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AFCON 2025: NFF Reportedly Owing Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle Three Months Salary

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is reportedly owing the head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, for at least three months.

This was revealed by BBC Sport’s journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, via his X account on Tuesday.

Okeleji, however, noted that Chelle is yet to make an official complaint to his employers.

“Nigeria coach Eric Chelle is owed three months salary and bonuses ahead of the AFCON,” Okeleji wrote.

“The Malian, who led the Eagles to 2026 World Cup playoff, has however yet to make an official complaint to his employers (the NFF) about the non-payment of his salary.”

Chelle is expected to submit his final 28-man squad ahead of the AFCON by Wednesday, December 10.

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ECOWAS Declares State Of Emergency In West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region.

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, made the declaration on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja.

The meeting was convened in response to a series of coups and failed mutinies affecting countries in the sub-region.

Touray said the developments highlight the “imperative of serious introspection on the future of our democracy and the urgent need to invest in the security of our community.”

Details shortly…

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40-Year-Old Cristiano Ronaldo Shocks World With Stoppage Time Bicycle Kick To Keep Al Nassr Top Of The League

The global football community has been thrown into a state of total frenzy following a spectacular display of athleticism by Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 40-year-old legend has once again proven that age is merely a number. He scored a jaw-dropping bicycle kick for Al Nassr during their recent clash against Al Khaleej, sealing a convincing victory that has everyone talking.

It was a moment that demanded immediate attention from fans worldwide. In the past, supporters might have quietly tracked live scores on data-friendly platforms like bet9ja old mobile while on the go. However, the sheer brilliance of this goal meant that static updates were not enough. In fact, video clips of the strike began circulating instantly, showcasing a moment of magic that simply had to be seen to be believed.

A Stoppage Time Wonder At Al-Awwal Park

Reports confirm that the match was played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Al Nassr was already leading, but the team continued to press forward late into the game.

The clock had ticked deep into stoppage time when the magic happened. It seems that Ronaldo was perfectly positioned to meet a right-wing cross delivered by his teammate, Nawaf Boushal.

With his back to the goal, the veteran striker launched himself into the air. He connected with an acrobatic overhead kick that flew past the goalkeeper. This effort secured a 4–1 win for his side in the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season.

Defying Age And Breaking Records

This goal is not just about the spectacle. Rather, it highlights the incredible physical condition of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Analysts have noted that this strike is recorded as roughly the 954th goal of his professional career. Moreover, it marks his 10th league goal of the current campaign.

Here is a breakdown of the key stats surrounding the match:

  • Total Career Goals: Approximately 954
  • Current Season Goals: 10 in the League
  • Team Record: 9 Wins in 9 Matches
  • Match Outcome: Al Nassr 4–1 Al Khaleej

Due to this victory, Al Nassr has kept their perfect start to the season intact. They have secured nine wins from nine matches, ensuring they remain firmly at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.

Social Media Goes Wild

The reaction to the goal has been massive across the internet. Especially on X (formerly Twitter), where the clip has trended for hours.

Many football pundits are comparing this latest effort to his famous 2018 bicycle kickfor Real Madrid against Juventus.

Ronaldo himself decided to have fun with the moment. He posted the video on his personal account and launched a “best caption wins” challenge. This move sparked a wave of creativity from his followers and ensured the highlight remained the biggest topic of the day.

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Step Down For Nigeria’s Sake – Baba-Ahmed Tells Tinubu

Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider stepping aside, suggesting that it could be the best decision for the country.

Speaking on Arise TV’s Daybreak on Monday, he said the President’s two and a half years in charge have not matched the promises made or the achievements often credited to him.

He argued that official claims from the government do not reflect what Nigerians are facing daily.

“There’s a wide discrepancy between what he says he’s doing and what people say they are living,” he said.

Baba-Ahmed also criticised the President’s approach to security.

According to him, “President Buhari left a terrible security situation and Tinubu doesn’t appear to have improved it; rather, it appears that he has made it worse.”

He suggested that Tinubu’s age, his long-held ambition to become president, and having “no further value to offer” may be reasons for asking him to step aside.

“If President Tinubu loves the survival of Nigeria, I think he should call it quits,” he said.

He added that Nigerians should find someone else in 2027, “whether within or outside his party, who has better qualities.”

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BREAKING: Again, EFCC Re-arrests Abubakar Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has once again taken Nigeria’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), into custody, just days after his initial questioning by the anti-graft agency.

Sources confirmed to SaharaReporters that Malami was arrested late Monday night and was reportedly struggling to meet the stringent bail conditions set by the EFCC that same night.

Investigations revealed that Malami was actively searching for two serving permanent secretaries to stand as sureties, a critical requirement to fulfill the bail conditions for his release.

“EFCC arrested Abubakar Malami again; he was looking for two Permanent Secretaries for bail conditions on Monday night,” a source privy to the probe disclosed.

This marks Malami’s second detention in quick succession. He had initially honored an EFCC invitation on Friday, November 28, to clarify certain issues and was granted bail but was almost forced to spend the night in custody due to the conditions.

Malami later confirmed his release from the first detention, stating on his official X handle,“The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continue to unfold.”

The re-arrest comes amid Malami’s strong public dismissal of the core allegations leveled against him by the EFCC, which center on the recovery process of the $310 million (later $322.5 million with interest) Sani Abacha loot.

Malami dismissed the EFCC’s claims that he “duplicated” a recovery process allegedly completed by Swiss lawyer Enrico Monfrini before Malami assumed office in 2015.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Mohammed Doka, Malami described the EFCC’s claims as “baseless, illogical, and devoid of substance.”

Monfrini himself applied in December 2016 to be re-engaged for the same recovery, which Malami argued contradicts the notion that the process was already concluded.

Malami insisted he saved the Nigerian state between 15% (76.8 billion at an average ₦1,600/ rate) and 35% ($179.2 billion) of the recovered sum by rejecting Monfrini’s demand for a 20-40% success fee and a $5 million upfront deposit, opting instead for a local law firm on a transparent 5% success fee basis.

Malami concluded that “any claim or investigation suggesting abuse of office or money laundering in relation to the $322.5million is not rooted in any reasonable ground for suspicion.”

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CBN Approves 82 Fully Licensed BDC Operators In Nigeria (Full List)

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that only 82 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators currently have valid licenses to operate in the country.

The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali.

According to the apex bank, the approvals were granted in line with its powers under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and the 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Bureaux De Change Operations.

The CBN said the final licenses became effective on November 27, 2025, warning that any individual or company operating a BDC without a valid license is in violation of Section 57 of BOFIA 2020.

“By this notice, only Bureaux De Change listed on the Bank’s website are authorized to operate from the effective date,” the statement said.

While noting that the list of licensed operators will be updated regularly on its website, the CBN urged the public to avoid dealing with unlicensed foreign exchange dealers.

“For the avoidance of doubt, operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid license is a punishable offense under Section 57(1) of BOFIA 2020. Members of the public are hereby advised to note and be guided accordingly,” the Bank added.

Full list of Licensed BDCs:

TIER 1

1 DULA GLOBAL BDC LTD
2 TRURATE GLOBAL BDC LTD

TIER 2
1 ABBUFX BDC LTD
2 ACHA GLOBAL BDC LTD
3 ARCTANGENT SWIFT BDC LTD
4 ASCENDANT BDC LTD
5 BARACAI BDC LTD
6 BERGPOINT BDC LTD
7 BRAVO MODEL BDC LTD
8 BRIMESTONE BDC LTD
9 BROWNSTON BDC LTD
10 BUZZWALLET BDC LTD
11 CASHCODE BDC LTD
12 CHATTERED BDC LTD
13 CHRONICLES BDC LTD
14 COOL FOREX BDC LTD
15 CORPORATE EXCHANGE BDC LTD
16 COURTESY CURRENCY BDC LTD
17 DANYARO BDC LTD
18 DASHAD BDC LTD
19 DEVAL BDC LTD
20 DFS BDC LTD
21 EASY CASH BDC LTD
22 ELELEM BDC LTD
23 E-LIOYDS BDC LTD
24 ELOGOZ BDC LTD
25 ENOUF BDC LTD
26 EVER JOJ GOLD BDC LTD
27 EXCEL RIJIYA FOREX BDC LTD
28 FABFOREX BDC LTD
29 FELLOM BDC LTD
30 FINE BDC LTD
31 FOMAT BDC LTD
32 GENELO BDC LTD
33 GENTLE BREEZE BDC LTD
34 GRACEFUL GLORY AND HUMILITY BDC LTD
35 GREENGATE BDC LTD
36 GREENVAULT BDC LTD
37 HAZON CAPITAL BDC LTD
38 HIGH-POINT BDC LTD
39 I & I EXCHANGE BDC LTD
40 IBN MARYAM BDC LTD
41 JOURNEY WELL BDC LTD
42 KEEPERS BDC LTD
43 KHADHOUSE SOLUTIONS BDC LTD
44 KIMMELFX BDC LTD
45 KINGSOFT ATLANTIC BDC LTD
46 M.S. ALHERI BDC LTD
47 MASTERS BDC LTD
48 MCMENA BDC LTD
49 MKOO BDC LTD
50 MKS BDC LTD
51 MR J GOLF BDC LTD
52 MUSDIQ BDC LTD
53 MZ FOREX BDC LTD
54 NEJJ BDC LTD LTD

55 NETVALUE BDC LTD
56 NEW WAVE BDC LTD
57 NOTABLE AND KINGSTON BDC LTD
58 PILCROW BDC LTD
59 RAPID BDC LTD
60 RIGHTWAY BDC LTD
61 RWANDA BDC LTD
62 SABLES BDC LTD
63 SAFETRANZ BDC LTD
64 SAMFIK BDC LTD
65 SEVENLOCKS BDC LTD
66 SHAPEARL BDC LTD
67 SIMTEX BDC LTD
68 SOLID WHITE BDC LTD
69 ST. NICHOLAS GLOBAL BDC LTD
70 TOPFIRST UNIQUE MULTICHOICE BDC LTD
71 TOPGATE BDC LTD
72 TRAVELLER’S CHOICE BDC LTD
73 TUCA GLOBAL BDC LTD
74 TURBOVA BDC LTD
75 TURN-UP BDC LTD
76 UNIGO BDC LTD
77 VICTORY AHEAD BDC LTD
78 WHITEWAY WWW BDC LTD
79 YUND GLOBAL LINK BDC LTD
80 ZAMAD FOREX BDC LTD

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It Really Hurts Me – Nollywood Actress, Debbie Shokoya Apologizes To Colleague, Kemity

Debbie Shokoya, the Nollywood actress, has publicly apologized to her colleague, Kemity, for failing to attend her event.

In a message shared on her Instagram page Debbie explained that she had planned to be at the event but was held back by duties at home, especially matters involving her mother.

She wrote that this was not the first time she had promised to attend and still could not make it, which made the situation more painful for her.

Debbie said she woke up feeling troubled about her absence and kept thinking about why it affected her so deeply.

According to her, she had looked forward to being present this year and had even assured herself that she would not miss it, yet she still found herself unable to go.

She stated that the disappointment weighed heavily on her, which pushed her to offer a public apology.

Debbie added that her past absence had also been caused by unexpected situations, making her feel even more guilty about missing the recent event.

She wrote: “I was supposed to be somewhere yesterday, but couldn’t because of my mother’s duty. I have been feeling bad about it till this morning. I woke up with a mood swing.

“I am searching my heart about why I am feeling this way, and I realised that it’s because I couldn’t make it to that event yesterday, despite having planned and sworn to attend it this year.

“I Am So Sorry For being Unable To Attend Your Event Again Yesterday, @kemity I Feel Really Heartbroken About This Because I Am A Fan Of Your Craft, And I Know You Appreciate Me Too… This isn’t The First Nor the second time you will invite me; situations then affected my coming.

“That I swore and Planned That This Year, I Must Be There! But, Again!! Please, I am sorry for not honouring the invitation by attending. It Really Hurts Me, Hence Why I Am Publicly Writing This.

“Peele Night Will Go Bigger And Bigger Every Year! And By God’s Grace, I Will Be In Attendance In The Coming Years. I Love You, And You Know It @kemity”

“Your Craft, Your Growth, Your Personality, Your Loyalty, Your Focus, Your Determination, Your Composure, Your Resilience….All On A 💯May Your Light Forever Shine!!!. M ake The Woman No Vex.”

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Queen Naomi Left Me, But God Blessed Me With Seven More – Ooni Of Ife Boasts

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has shared the kinds of comments people made about him before he married his wives.

He stated that people used to make fun of him and ask him why he was single, until he finally got married and had a queen.

The monarch added that people also complained that his wife followed him around, noting that she eventually left him and that he now has seven wives.

He stated this while speaking during the opening of his Ojaja University in Osun State.

The institution was launched as part of activities marking the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary held in Ile-Ife.

He said, “Some of them used to make fun of me that, ‘Kabiyesi, why are you single? What is your problem? Go and look for a queen now.’

“Eventually I got another queen by force by fire. Then they said, ‘You are always going around with this queen.’

“The queen left me. To the glory of God, God blessed me with seven more. Did I not try?”

Three of his wives who attended the event, Olori Folasade, Olori Ronde and Olori Temitope, reacted with cheers and laughter as the king spoke.

The monarch then asked the crowd to applaud them.

Recall that the Ooni of Ife, married Queen Silekunola Naomi in October 2018.

The marriage drew wide attention because Naomi was a young prophetess, and the union was seen as a blend of traditional royalty and Christian spirituality.

However, the relationship became rocky over the years. By December 23, 2021, Queen Naomi shocked Nigerians when she announced on Instagram that the marriage had ended.

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My Post About Diddy Was Irresponsible – Popular Skitmaker, Shank Comics Backtracks

Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, the Nigerian skitmaker, who is popularly known as Shank Comics, has responded after an old social media post in which he praised convicted American rapper Diddy’s “mindset” resurfaced and triggered widespread backlash online.

In the old post, Shank spoke about admiring Diddy’s “perspective to the grind” and his ability to adapt, noting that the music mogul “got lost in the pursuit of power.”

Amid the backlash online, Shank, in a post via his 𝕏 handle, clarified that he was not supporting Diddy in any way.

According to him, the earlier social media post was a “misguided attempt” at referencing a villain in a movie.

He admitted the post was irresponsible and clarified that he does not admire, defend, or support Diddy, especially with the serious allegations the American star has faced.

Shank added that the accusations against Diddy are horrific and that anyone guilty of such behaviour deserves every consequence that follows.

He wrote, “To clarify any misunderstanding: My post about Diddy was a misguided attempt at referencing a villain in a “movie” and it was irresponsible. To be absolutely clear, I do not admire, support, or defend him in any way.

“The allegations against him are horrific, and he deserves every consequence that comes from them. What he’s been accused of (and convicted of) is unacceptable and has no place in our industry or anywhere else. Victims deserve justice.I’m committed to doing better and using my platform responsibly.”

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Nollywood Actress, Dayo Amusa Elected AGN National Vice President

Dayo Amusa, the popular Nollywood actress, has been elected as the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria following the guild’s national election held in Benin City, Edo State.

The development was confirmed in a statement released by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025.

The statement said that her new role reflects the trust members of the guild have in her long years of work and her dedication to the growth of the organisation.

Amusa said she plans to bring fresh ideas, order, and steady service to the AGN Secretariat as she steps into the national position.

She added that she hopes her experience in acting and film production will help her push for better opportunities for Nigerian actors and actresses across the country.

The actress, known for her roles in many Nollywood films and for producing works such as the Yoruba movie Dewunmi Iberu, said she wants the Nigerian movie industry to grow stronger and take its rightful place in national development.

She also serves as the Vice President of the Ijebu Pride Network, an initiative founded by Bashorun Femi Branch to bring together top entertainers from Ijebuland. The group celebrates the culture and heritage of both Ijebuland and Remoland in Ogun State.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, lost her bid to lead the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

She was one of the popular contenders in the election, which was held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to choose a successor for the outgoing president, Emeka Rollas.

Her main opponent was the current National Secretary, Abubakar Yakubu, who eventually won the contest.

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