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Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a high school in northwestern Nigeria

Police in Nigeria say gunmen have abducted 25 girls from a high school in the country's northwestern Kebbi state

The Independent UK

Nicki Minaj to spotlight plight of Nigerian Christians in UN speech arranged by White House

Rapper to give address on Tuesday after supporting Trump’s post condemning Nigerian government

The Guardian - US

Nicki Minaj Joins Trump's UN Ambassador to Condemn Alleged Killings of Christians in Nigeria

Rapper to speak at UN event on Tuesday alongside Ambassador Mike Waltz in unprecedented celebrity-diplomatic collaboration

International Business Times UK

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What to know about abductions of schoolchildren in Nigeria

Nigeria says more schoolchildren have been abducted in the country’s volatile north

The Independent UK

Nigeria left to blame ‘voodoo’ after dramatic playoff defeat by DR Congo

DR Congo won a tense penalty shootout 4-3, leading Éric Chelle, the Nigeria manager, to allege ‘maraboutage’

The Guardian - UK

When is 2026 World Cup play-off draw? Start time today, pots, seeds and how to watch

Final spots at tournament will be confirmed in March 2026

Evening Standard

Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory

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Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat

Eric Chelle confronted the opposition bench as the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes ended

Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face after World Cup play-off final defeat as next opponents revealed

Super Eagles will be back in Morocco next month following their World Cup disappointment

Evening Standard

Watch: Nigeria and Galatasaray dealt major injury worry as Eric Chelle explains Victor Osimhen substitution

Osimhen was replaced at half-time and watched on from the sidelines as Nigeria were beaten by DR Congo on penalties

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen in tears as Nigeria lose World Cup play-off final on penalties

Super Eagles have failed to qualify for next summer’s World Cup

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Leopards keep World Cup dream alive with dramatic penalty shoot-out win

Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win 4-3 on pens): Captain Chancel Mbemba was the hero again as he scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send the Leopards through

The Independent UK

Nigeria vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup play-off final result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout

Super Eagles see World Cup dream end in dramatic fashion

Evening Standard

How to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo: Free live streams for the final of Africa's World Cup qualifiers

The winners of dramatic semi-finals meet in Morocco – here's how to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

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“My legs began to shake and my fingers cramped. My lips started bleeding, but I told myself not to stop playing”: Nigerian musician tells what it’s like to play the trumpet non-stop for 25 hours

Joshua Olusanya broke the World Record for longest continuous trumpet gig

The Independent UK

Is Nigeria vs DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup play-off

Nigeria defeated Gabon while DR Congo shocked Cameroon to set up the CAF play-off final

Evening Standard

How to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off final today

Super Eagles are on a three-game winning streak

The Conversation

US-Nigeria relations: what it means to be a ‘country of particular concern’ and why it matters

For the second time in five years, Nigeria has been designated a “country of particular concern” by the US government, in both cases by President Donald Trump. The first time was in 2020 but the designation was removed in 2021.

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Evening Standard

Wilfred Ndidi: Nigeria star escapes World Cup play-off final ban after suspension U-turn

Super Eagles thought they would be without a star player

The Independent UK

Voices: President Trump is right: Nigeria needs foreign military support to eliminate insecurity

COMMENT: It is a fundamental state responsibility to ensure the protection of its own citizens. Nigeria’s government has failed and must now seek support from allies, including the United States, writes Prince Adewole Adebayo

Evening Standard

Nigeria: Victor Osimhen could be set for new role in World Cup play-off final amid Wilfred Ndidi ban

Eric Chelle has a big decision to make after dropping William Troost-Ekong for Nigeria’s last two games

The Conversation

Nigeria’s new terror threat: JNIM is spreading but it’s not too late to act

The Sahel region, south of the Sahara, is notorious for being the global epicentre of terrorism. With a combined population of 75 million people, the region has accounted for more fatalities than any other on the African continent since 2021.

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen reveals key message to Nigeria team-mates before extra-time goals as World Cup dream lives on

Super Eagles talisman responded to horror late miss against Gabon with decisive brace in play-off semi-final thriller

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria and DRC to face off in African final for World Cup play-off gala

Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo will meet in the final on Sunday for a place at next year's intercontinental play-off for berths at the World Cup after wins on Thursday night over Gabon and Cameroon respectively.

Evening Standard

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners of play-off final will take one step closer to next year’s World Cup

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