BREAKING: FIFA deducts 3 points from South Africa for fielding ineligible players

BREAKING: FIFA deducts 3 points from South Africa for fielding ineligible players

FIFA deducts 3 points from South Africa for fielding ineligible players

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee (FDC) has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for having fielded an ineligible player in the South Africa v. Lesotho match played on 21 March 2025 in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ preliminary rounds.

The development thereby breached article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) and article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations.

Consequently, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee declared the match in question to have been forfeited by the representative team of South Africa by a score of 3-0.

SAFA has also been ordered to pay a fine of CHF 10,000 to FIFA, while Teboho Mokoena has been issued with a warning.

The parties were notified of the terms of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision today.

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the FDC, they have ten days in which to request a motivated decision, which, if requested, would subsequently be published on legal.fifa.com.

The forfeiture decision remains subject to a potential appeal before the FIFA Appeal Committee.

BREAKING News!!! Homosexual Dems: Police Rescue over 300 People chained in A House In Kaduna. - ••They teach us Koran and abuse us homosexually.

BREAKING News!!!

Homosexual Dems: Police Rescue over 300 People chained in A House In Kaduna. - 

••They teach us Koran and abuse us homosexually. 

A house containing over three hundred people chained in their arms and legs has been discovered by police in Kaduna State.

The police has unbundled the house, that is located in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A house with over three hundred people in Rigasa community, Igabi local Government Area of Kaduna State has been unbundled by personnel of the Nigeria Police.

Some of them according to the force are said to be from Burkina Faso, Mali and other African countries.

Among the inhabitants were children who confess to be abused homosexually, while elderly say they subjected to daily recitation of the Holy Quran and prayers with torture.

With chains on their legs and scars of injuries from torture, they disclose that Thursday evening’s unbundling of the place is liberation from slavery.

Bello Hamza 42 years old another inmate said, he was tricked to the centre by his family who are interested in taking over my shared of our inheritance.

In his words: “I have spent three months here with chains on my legs. Am supposed to be pursuing my Masters in University Pretoria South Africa. I got admission to study Applied Mathematics, but here I am chained.

“They claim to be teaching us Quran and Islam, but they do a lot of things here. They subject the younger ones to homosexuality.

“This is supposed to be an Islamic centre, but trying to run away from here attracts severe punishment; they tie people and hang them to the ceiling for that, but engaging in homosexuality attracts no punishment.

“Within my short stay here, somebody had died as a result of torture. Others have died before my coming due to poor health and torture. They give us very poor food and we only eat twice a day; 11:00am and 10:00pm.

“They have denied me alot of things here. I am a family man, I have responsibilities, but I am chained here not knowing what is happening to my family members.

CP Ali Aji Janga while briefing newsmen at the site said, “we received an information that something is going on in this rehabilitation centre or Islamic center. So, I sent my DPO here to check what was going on. On getting here, we discovered that, this is neither a rehabilitation centre or Islamic school.

“You can see it yourself that, small children, some of whom are brought from neighbouring African countrieslike Burkina Faso, Mali and others and from across Nigeria. Most of them are even chained.

“These people are being used, dehumanized. You can see it yourself.

“The man who is operating this home claimed that, parents brought their children here for rehabilitation. But, from the look on things this is not a rehabilitation centre. No reasonable parent will bring his children to this place.

“So, we are going to investigate them and get to the root of the matter. We will find out the real motive behind this centre, and if they are found wanting they will be charged to court.

“But first, we are evacuating all the people from this place to our station and we will make announcement for parents to come and recover their children.” He said.

Meanwhile, the Proprietor of the centre simply identified as Malam said, all they do in the centre is teach people Islam.

According to him, “All those allegations of torture, degumanization and homosexuality are false and mere allegations. We do nothing here other than teaching people Islam.

“They don’t do anything other than, recitation of Qur’an, pray and worship God. Those chained are the stubborn ones who attempt running away. Those who don’t attempt running away are not chained. Some were chained before and after settling down, they were freed.

“Most of them were brought by their parents from across the country and others from outside the country.” He said.

Meanwhile, at the end of the raid, the inmates were evacuated from the premises in about 15 Danfo buses to the Police headquarters. (Tribune)

Ọlọjọ Festival & the Sacred Aare Crown The Ọlọjọ Festival is one of the most revered traditional celebrations in Yorubaland.

Ọlọjọ Festival & the Sacred Aare Crown The Ọlọjọ Festival is one of the most revered traditional celebrations in Yorubaland, and at its heart lies the mystery and power of the Aare Crown. This sacred crown is the most important symbol of Yoruba kingship and spirituality. The Aare Crown was first worn by Odùduwà, the progenitor of the Yoruba race, and has since been passed down to subsequent Ọọnis of Ife. Beyond its physical beauty, the crown carries deep spiritual weight. It contains the spirits of past Ọọnis, many of whom have transformed into powerful deities that still watch over the Yoruba people. What makes the crown even more sacred is its rare appearance. The Ọọni of Ife wears it only once in a year, and that is during the Ọlọjọ Festival. When he steps out adorned with the Aare Crown, the moment is seen as a divine encounter, where the living connect with the ancestors and the spiritual realm. Wearing the crown, the Ọọni offers solemn prayers of peace, prosperity, and protection on behalf of the entire land. It is not just a ritual, it is an act of leadership, sacrifice, and spiritual intercession for the Yoruba nation and humanity at large. Symbolically, the Aare Crown represents divine authority, unity, and continuity of the Yoruba race. It is more than royal regalia; it is a sacred link binding the Ọọni, the ancestors, and generations of Yoruba people together in shared heritage and destiny. In every Ọlọjọ Festival, the sacred crown reminds us that kingship in Yorubaland is not merely political but deeply spiritual, rooted in tradition, ancestry, and responsibility to the people.  

BREAKING: NURTW Chief Bèats Dispatch Rider to De@th on Lagos Island, Arrested by Police

BREAKING: NURTW Chief Bèats Dispatch Rider to De@th on Lagos Island, Arrested by Police  

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a senior member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Shamsideen Adio, for allegedly bèatìng a dispatch rider to de@th on Tapa Street, Lagos Island.

According to eyewitnesses, the incïdent occurred on Wednesday after a minor clash between Adio and the victim, who was accused of scratching his vehicle. The argument quickly escalated, and Adio, reportedly joined by some of his colleagues, descended heavily on the rider, beatïng him until he c0llapsed.

A journalist, Chris Nwandu, who shared a video of the incident on social media, described Adio as notorious for similar violent attàcks on tricycle (Marwa) operators in the area. He alleged that just days earlier, the suspect had assaulted another operator who ended up in hospital.

A police source confirmed that the rider succumbed to the injuries sustained in the attàck. “The victim dïed from the bèatïng, and the suspect has since been arrested. He is currently being held at the State Crïmïnal Investigation Department,” the source said.

BREAKING: President Tinubu reinstates Fubara as Rivers State Governor [FULL SPEECH]

BREAKING: President Tinubu reinstates Fubara as Rivers State Governor [FULL SPEECH]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that effective midnight today, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara will return as Governor of Rivers state.

Below is the President’s full statement on the Matter;

“I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration.”

“The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis of governance in Rivers State, which had led to the Governor of Rivers State and the House of Assembly being unable to work together. Critical economic assets of the State, including oil pipelines, were being vandalised. The State House of Assembly was crisis-ridden, such that members of the House were divided into two groups. Four members worked with the Governor, while 27 members opposed the Governor.”

“The latter group supported the Speaker. As a result, the Governor could not present any Appropriation Bill to the House, to enable him to access funds to run Rivers State’s affairs. That serious constitutional impasse brought governance in the State to a standstill. Even the Supreme Court, in one of its judgments in a series of cases filed by the Executive and the Legislative arms of Rivers State against each other, held that there was no government in Rivers State. My intervention and that of other well-meaning Nigerians to resolve the conflict proved abortive as both sides stuck rigidly to their positions to the detriment of peace and development of the State.”

“It therefore became painfully inevitable that to arrest the drift towards anarchy in Rivers State, I was obligated to invoke the powers conferred on me by Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to proclaim the state of emergency. The Offices of the Governor, Deputy Governor, and elected members of the State House of Assembly were suspended for six months in the first instance. The six months expire today, September 17th, 2025.”

“I thank the National Assembly, which, after critically evaluating the justification for the proclamation, took steps immediately, as required by the Constitution, to approve the declaration in the interest of peace and order in Rivers State. I also thank our traditional rulers and the good people of Rivers State for their support from the date of the declaration of the state of emergency until now.”

“I am not unaware that there were a few voices of dissent against the proclamation, which led to their instituting over 40 cases in the courts in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Yenagoa, to invalidate the declaration. That is the way it should be in a democratic setting. Some cases are still pending in the courts as of today. But what needs to be said is that the power to declare a state of emergency is an inbuilt constitutional tool to address situations of actual or threatened breakdown of public order and public safety, which require extraordinary measures to return the State to peace, order and security. Considered objectively, we had reached that situation of total breakdown of public order and public safety in Rivers State, as shown in the judgment of the Supreme Court on the disputes between the Executive and the Legislative arm of Rivers State. It would have been a colossal failure on my part as President not to have made that proclamation.”

“As a stakeholder in democratic governance, I believe that the need for a harmonious existence and relationship between the executive and the legislature is key to a successful government, whether at the state or national level. The people who voted us into power expect to reap the fruits of democracy. However, that expectation will remain unrealizable in an atmosphere of violence, anarchy, and insecurity borne by misguided political activism and Machiavellian manipulations among the stakeholders.”

“I am happy today that, from the intelligence available to me, there is a groundswell of a new spirit of understanding, a robust readiness, and potent enthusiasm on the part of all the stakeholders in Rivers State for an immediate return to democratic governance. This is undoubtedly a welcome development for me and a remarkable achievement for us. I therefore do not see why the state of emergency should exist a day longer than the six months I had pronounced at the beginning of it.”

“It therefore gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria shall end with effect from midnight today. The Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, the deputy governor, Her Excellency Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, will resume work in their offices from 18 September 2025.”

“I take this opportunity to remind the Governors and the Houses of Assembly of all the States of our country to continue to appreciate that it is only in an atmosphere of peace, order, and good government that we can deliver the dividends of democracy to our people. I implore all of you to let this realisation drive your actions at all times.”

“I thank you all.”

2026 WCQ: ‘I’m disappointed’ – Chelle on CAF’s decision

2026 WCQ: ‘I’m disappointed’ – Chelle on CAF’s decision

Eric Chelle, head coach of the Super Eagles, voiced disappointment over the poor condition of the Free State Stadium pitch in Bloemfontein ahead of Nigeria’s pivotal World Cup qualifier against South Africa.

Chelle noted that his team had minimal preparation time due to their late arrival in the country. Speaking to Super Sports, he stated, “We arrived late and only had one training session before this match. We had to prepare on the pitch itself. We prepared mentally, but this surface makes mental readiness even more important. I’m really disappointed because both teams deserve a quality pitch. South Africa has a talented side and plays very well.”

Even with the criticism, CAF approved the stadium for the crucial encounter between the two teams.

Mahmood waited few weeks before leaving so he could show his displeasure towards Tinubu–Kachikwu

Mahmood waited few weeks before leaving so he could show his displeasure towards Tinubu–Kachikwu

Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu has made strong allegations against outgoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, suggesting his final actions in office were motivated by personal grievances against the president.

Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Kachikwu claimed he anticipated the chairman's controversial decisions before leaving office.

"I didn't expect him (Mahmood Yakubu) to do anything otherwise. I knew that as the INEC chairman was leaving, I knew that he was going to give the president (Tinubu) a big middle finger and he was going to do anything to show his displeasure towards the president, and that's what he did," Kachikwu stated.

The former presidential candidate said he had predicted such actions, adding: "I've said this, I knew that this was what he was going to do and he did it."

Kachikwu suggested the timing was deliberate, claiming Yakubu strategically waited until his departure was imminent to avoid accountability.

"Of course, he waited just a few weeks before leaving so he could do it and then no remorse. There's nothing anybody can say to him. He's gone," he remarked.

The ADC chieftain went further to critique what he described as the broader dynamics of Nigerian politics, suggesting a culture of mutual protection among political actors.

"And again you'll see what happens with the politics of Nigeria. When people have had dealings and have things that they've done that they're hiding, nobody can say anything to him because they can't afford to expose each other. And so he's done what he's done," Kachikwu explained.

However, he expressed concern that his party and other reform-minded political movements were bearing the consequences of these power struggles.

"But unfortunately, my party—the party of Nigerians who are trying to see how they can rebuild Nigeria—we are the victims here. And when two elephants are fighting, the grass is the victim, and we ADC, we are the grass in this case," he concluded.