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The Digest: The United States has expanded its visa bond policy to include Nigeria and 49 other countries, requiring travellers to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000 before entry under B1/B2 business and tourism visas. The policy, effective April 2, 2026, aims to curb visa overstays, with...

The Digest: FIFA dismissed Nigeria's petition against DR Congo over alleged ineligible players due to procedural failures, according to veteran journalist Kunle Solaja. The NFF submitted the protest nearly two weeks after the November 16, 2025, World Cup playoff, which Nigeria lost 4-3 on...

The Digest: Nigerian footballer Chinonso Jeremiah Obi has been hospitalised following a knife attack in Lithuania, with the country's football federation condemning it as a "manifestation of racism." The 20-year-old FK Dainava player was attacked as his team prepared to travel for a match...

The Digest: FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary breaches during their 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture on November 16, 2025. Nigeria was fined 1,000 Swiss francs after spectators threw objects onto the pitch, violating order and security regulations. DR Congo...

The Digest: The Democratic Republic of Congo has omitted two players specifically named in the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) FIFA complaint from their 26-man squad for the upcoming intercontinental World Cup playoffs . Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Mario Stroeykens, both Belgian-born...

The Digest: National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko has confirmed that FIFA has yet to communicate a ruling on Nigeria's petition against DR Congo over the alleged fielding of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Speaking after meeting President Tinubu, Dikko...

The Digest: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of approximately 100 United States military personnel and equipment at Bauchi Airfield to support Nigeria's armed forces in an advisory and training capacity. Director of Defence Information Samaila Uba stated the deployment...

The Digest: United States-based sprinter Favour Ashe has become the latest Nigerian athlete to switch allegiance to Qatar, citing unfavourable treatment in Nigeria's athletics environment. Ashe, Nigeria's fastest sprinter in recent times with a 9.79 seconds personal best, told The Guardian he...

The Digest: The Super Falconets of Nigeria defeated Senegal 2-1 in the second leg of their U-20 Women's World Cup third-round qualifying tie in Dakar on Saturday, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Goals from Chinaza Kindness Ifeanyi in the 18th minute and Precious Oscar in the 68th minute gave...

out Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emerged as a candidate for the vacant managerial position at French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille. According to journalist Lassana Camara, Chelle is among the names under consideration following...

The Digest: Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal email exchanges in which the late financier discussed potential business deals involving Nigerian crude oil. In a 2010 email, an associate named David Stern pitched a scheme to broker Nigerian oil to China for an...

The Digest: A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report has ranked Nigeria as the sixth-largest contributor to projected global real GDP growth in 2026. Nigeria is expected to contribute 1.5% to global growth, placing it ahead of several major economies, including Germany, Brazil, and...

The Digest: Thai immigration and police authorities have dismantled an international romance scam syndicate, arresting 13 individuals, including 11 Nigerian men and two Ivorian nationals. The arrests occurred on January 20, 2026, during a raid on an accommodation building in Nonthaburi...

The Digest: Authorities in Jersey will return over $9.5 million looted by former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha to the Nigerian government for infrastructure projects. The repatriation follows a court ruling and a new memorandum of understanding Key Points: The funds were held in a Jersey...

The Digest: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is developing an international agenda to support Christian communities in Nigeria and other regions he described as persecuted by "radical Islam." Speaking to evangelical leaders in Florida, he positioned Israel as...

The Digest: Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. In a statement issued by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria urged international actors to respect...

The Digest: Tunisia's forward Sebastian Tounekti has framed his team's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations match against Nigeria as a critical opportunity to announce themselves as serious contenders. Key Points: Tounekti, a club teammate of Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho, acknowledged the Super...

The Digest: FIFA has dismissed Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of DR Congo players, upholding the result of their playoff and ending the Super Eagles' qualification bid. Key Points: Nigeria appealed on December 16, claiming up to nine DR Congo players violated dual citizenship rules...

The Digest: Tunisia seized control of Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda, moving ahead of Nigeria on goal difference just hours after the Super Eagles had secured their own hard-fought win. The result sets up a decisive clash between the two...

The Digest: The United States government has cited security risks from extremist groups and high visa overstay rates as the primary reasons for placing Nigeria under new partial travel restrictions. The decision, part of an expanded security proclamation by President Donald Trump, identifies...