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C Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Muhammed, has expressed confidence in the leadership of Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, stating that his managerial style will benefit Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, Muhammed praised the …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called early elections for April 28, citing the urgent need to counter Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty and economy. Carney, a former central banker who recently replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of the centrist Liberal Party, made the announcement on Sunday after requesting Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament. “I’m asking Canadians …

The United States announced on Friday that it will revoke the legal status of over half a million immigrants, giving them just weeks to leave the country. The decision affects approximately 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who arrived under a temporary humanitarian program launched by President Joe Biden in October 2022 and expanded in early 2023. According to the …

Nigeria took a crucial step in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday night, marking a winning start for new head coach Eric Chelle. Victor Osimhen, in red-hot form for Galatasaray, netted both goals in the first half to secure the win. The striker opened the scoring with a composed finish from Ademola …

Japan secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain, becoming the first team to qualify alongside hosts United States, Canada, and Mexico. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo sealed the win in front of nearly 60,000 fans in Saitama, marking Japan’s eighth consecutive World Cup appearance. “I’m relieved that …

A Nigerian woman, Funke Iyanda, residing illegally in the United States, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding the US government of $40,980 in unemployment benefits. According to a statement by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday, Iyanda, 43, was charged with theft of government property after allegedly filing false claims under another person’s identity between May 2020 and …

Super Eagles captain and AFCON 2023 MVP, William Troost-Ekong, has vowed that Nigeria will fight for all three points when they face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, on Friday. Despite Nigeria’s winless record on Rwandan soil after three previous visits, Ekong remains optimistic that the team, now under new Franco-Malian coach Eric …

President Donald Trump has dismissed the only two Democrats on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), paving the way for him to reshape the independent regulatory agency with loyalists, the White House confirmed. FTC commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter were removed from their positions, a White House official told reporters on condition of anonymity. The FTC, established over …

Former President Donald Trump has introduced a mobile application designed to facilitate the voluntary departure of undocumented immigrants from the United States. In a 90-second video posted on social media platform X, Trump urged those residing in the country illegally to “self-deport” using the app, named Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Home. He warned that those who refuse may face …

Manchester United has confirmed a 5% increase in season ticket prices for the 2024/25 season, just days after unveiling ambitious plans for a new £2 billion ($2.6 billion) stadium. While ticket prices for fans under 16 will remain unchanged, some senior ticket concessions have been removed, and select seating near the Old Trafford benches will be converted into hospitality tickets …