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Nigeria's football federation complains to Fifa over the eligibility of certain DR Congo players who took part in their 2026 World Cup play-off.

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Many of the people moved into the empty school building when it was left abandoned in 2023.

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Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) marched through major roads in Lagos

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied countries from the Global South on Wednesday to stand up for themselves and stand together.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The national government spent nearly Sh5 billion on travel in just the first three months of the 2025/26 financial year, raising fresh questions about adherence to austerity measures promised by President William Ruto to curb public spending.

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[Vanguard] Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has reacted to the newly announced United States travel restrictions affecting Nigerians, describing the move as a clear signal that migrants from developing countries are no longer welcome.

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[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the House of Representatives to approve the issuance of ₦43.56 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation through the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024-2025, in a move aimed at ending the practice of running multiple budgets concurrently and tightening fiscal discipline.

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[Vanguard] President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero, says the meeting held with President Bola Tinubu by organised labour on Tuesday night centred on addressing the issue of financial insecurity of Nigerian workers.

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[U.S. Embassy Accra] His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama - Commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces,

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia The planned protest organized by the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) on Wednesday got off to a slow start, with no visible turnout from demonstrators amid a heavy police presence around Capitol Hill.

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[Premium Times] The governor disclosed this on Tuesday while responding to requests from the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma, Professor Muhammad Khalid Uthman, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Katsina.

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[Premium Times] The Kaduna State official said Nigeria recorded a worsening malnutrition trend between 2018 and 2023, with stunting rising from 37 to 40 per cent.

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[Daily Maverick] Public pressure has forced Fifa to introduce a cheaper ticket tier for the fast-approaching 2026 soccer World Cup. This revision will see a selected number of supporters from various qualified countries pay just $60 (approximately) for matches at the tournament.

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[Nyasa Times] The Mangochi Police spokesperson, Amina Tepani Daudi, has expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents in the district, particularly those involving motorcycle riders.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), marking its fifth successive accreditation and reaffirming its position as a regional leader in quality and patient safety.

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[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - December 16, 2025 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Liberia and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), is taking a major step toward strengthening national disaster preparedness and resilience.

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He said Russia would achieve its goals by diplomatic or military means and would seek to expand a “security buffer” zone in Ukraine.

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In Kenya's Kakamega County, bullfighting boost the economy and social unity

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Morocco is stepping up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations, with the capital Rabat emerging as a main showcase of the country’s readiness ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on 21st December.

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Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after heavy rainfall.

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Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises.