October 14, 2025

Just In! Super Eagles Defeats Benin Republic to Keep World Cup Hope Alive

The New Diplomat

Writer

Wike and Government Magic

By Fred Chukwuelobe I had a hot exchange with one guy who publishes an online newsletter called “Security Monitor.” The bone of contention was SaharaReporters exclusive story which alleged that there was a failed coup. He abused the publication and called it harbinger of fake news. I told him that a quality journalist is not…

November 14, 2025 • Opinion

PDP Shuns Wike as Damagum, Wabara, Other Delegates begin to Arrive in Oyo for Party’s National Convention

By Abiola Olawale The political spotlight in Nigeria has shifted to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, is set to hold its elective National Convention on Saturday, November 15th, and Sunday, November 16th, 2025. The New Diplomat reports…

November 14, 2025 • News

JUST IN: Tinubu reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA chairman

By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa, who first assumed the NDLEA chairmanship under former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, previously led…

November 14, 2025 • News

By Abiola Olawale

The 2026 World Cup hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been kept alive after an emphatic 4:0 over the Benin Republic on Tuesday.

Striker Victor Osimhen scored three goals, with Frank Onyeka scoring the fourth, to ensure Nigeria has a spot in the qualification play-offs.

The result also confirmed they will finish as one of the four best runners-up from the CAF qualifiers, who will have a chance at World Cup qualification through an intercontinental playoff.

South Africa walked away with the top spot with their 3-0 victory over Rwanda, securing their return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010.

Share this news

Sports