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Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called on the Nigeria national team to eliminate all distractions and focus fully on what he described as their toughest test yet at the African Cup of Nations. The quarterfinals will be against Algeria. Against the backdrop of reports over unpaid bonuses, Mikel stressed that mentality, focus and preparation will be decisive against a dangerous Algerian side who he believes has quality, aggression and strong group play. “We have to be at the top of our game” – Mikel Obi The Super Eagles were recently reported to have staged protests over unpaid…

The exit door is still open for Africa’s tech founders, but it is no longer leading to the places many once expected. From 2023 to 2025, more than 100 startup exits were recorded on the continent, about half of which were due to mergers and acquisitions, with few listings taking place and trade sales becoming the most reliable route to securing liquidity. This change is not just about quantity, but also about who buys it. These include local banks, carriers, insurance companies, and private equity firms. These companies already operate in these markets and understand the regulatory and political risks…

The origin of Weirdis photography is @UKinNigeria/TwitterWe call it Disphoto. UK-Nigeria immigration agreementJuly 9, 2022Britain’s new immigration plan comes into effect for Nigeria and African Contris.On June 30, some Nigerians were deported to the UK and landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.Some of those deported were convicted criminals and had entered the UK illegally.Nigeria has reportedly signed a deportation agreement with the UK.read moreThe document was named “Sign UK-Nigeria Immigration Agreement” and used Britain’s Magomago to deport Pipo.E also includes plans to send dangerous criminals back to Nigeria.They may be included in the UK government’s New Immigration…

Chelsea are closing in on the appointment of new head coach Liam Rosenior, who arrived in London on Sunday, sources told ESPN.Rosenior took charge of Strasbourg’s 0-0 draw away to Nice on Saturday, but insisted after the game that he had not yet discussed a move with Chelsea. Negotiations are expected to accelerate in the future, with Rosenior as the club’s leading candidate.Strasbourg’s position within the same ownership group (Blueco completed its acquisition of the Blues in 2022) should make this process smoother. Rosenior flew to London with Strasbourg president Marc Keller and sporting director David Weir.No deal has been…

Abimbola was excited to travel from her home in Nigeria to visit a friend in the United States she hadn’t seen in years. Abimbola, 27, who uses a fake name to avoid revealing his travel plans, applied for a U.S. tourist visa in August. After paying a non-refundable application fee of $185, four times Nigeria’s monthly minimum wage of 70,000 naira (about $46), Abimbola was surprised to find his visa denied due to “insufficient financial accounts”. “I understand that the U.S. government is doing everything possible to reduce immigration into its country,” Abimbola told Prism in a written response, but…

Manchester United need to appoint an experienced manager who fits the club’s DNA, Gary Neville has said, insisting “the experiment has to stop”.The Sky Sports pundit has called on his former club’s executives to return to United’s core values ​​as they search for a replacement for Ruben Amorim, who was sacked on Monday. The Portuguese implemented a back-three system for most of his tenure, but left after a dismal performance. Neville believes the failure at Man United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 is that the club has looked to different managers with different philosophies rather than sticking to…

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. For at least two decades, Nigeria has been a team that has struggled with the weight of its own history and expectations, suffocated and exalted, and always seemed to be less than the sum of its parts. The effort was evident both when they won the tournament in 2013 and when they reached the finals in 2024. Nothing was easy for them. They are not the kind of team that can easily tie for the last 16.However, on the night of Fez’s foul, with rain seeping throughout the stadium, Nigeria, inspired by Ademola…

Getty ImagesIn a series of letters from African journalists, novelist and journalist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani reflects on the biggest challenges facing Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, as it marks 60 years of independence from Britain.How do we keep the numerous ethnic groups united and happy? This was the biggest hurdle Nigeria faced in the first decade of independence and continues to be so 60 years later.Heated national conversations usually revolve around which ethnic group gets what, when, and how. Or how fairly people in one group were treated compared to people in another group. A major policy to promote institutional…

ed doveJanuary 5, 2026, 2:14 PM ETCloseEd Dove is a writer and scout with a deep and abiding passion for African sports, politics, and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfricaFES, Morocco — Ademola Lookman’s opening goal, Victor Osimhen’s brace and a strong late shot from Akole Adams helped Nigeria win 4-0 in a rain-soaked Fez on Monday, defeating Mozambique and advancing to the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals.The Super Eagles now travel to Marrakech for a last-eight match against either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday before facing Rabat on Tuesday.Lookman gave Nigeria the lead in the…

Canada’s decision to phase out open work permits starting in 2026 is expected to impact Nigerians and other foreign nationals who rely on the country’s flexible work permit system as a route to employment and permanent residence. The reform, first highlighted at an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policy briefing and widely reported by immigration analysts, would replace most open work permits with role-specific work permits tied to the labor needs of an employer, sector, or province. The Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) is a document that allows foreign nationals to work for almost any employer in Canada, and…