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LA Olympics Qualifier | Zambia 4-1 Uganda [Agg: 5-3] as it happened

  FULL-TIME | 🇿🇲 Zambia W 4-1 Uganda W 🇺🇬(Natasha Nanyangwe 8′, Eneless Phiri 20′, Barbra Banda 50′, 80′ |…

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Kundananji dropped to bench as Copper Queens face Uganda

  Zambia forward Rachel Kundananji has been named among the substitutes for the Copper Queens’ decisive second-leg clash against Uganda…

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Mwanza backs Copper Queens to deliver against Uganda

  Copper Queens defender Saliya Mwanza says Zambia are united and determined to overturn their first-leg deficit against Uganda as…

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Zangose Zulu urges fans to rally behind Copper Queens against Uganda

  Copper Queens midfielder Blessings Zangose Zulu has urged fans to turn out in numbers at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on…

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Police recover suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, ammunition in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the recovery of a suspected stolen vehicle, firearms, and other dangerous items during a late-night operation in Uyo.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the operation took place on Friday, November 7, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., when a surveillance patrol team on routine stop-and-search duty along Mbak Itam III by Nassarawa Market intercepted a black Toyota Camry with number plate LND 360 DC.

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₦80.2bn fraud: Court adjourns Bello’s trial to November 11

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The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Monday, November 10, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with further testimonies from witnesses called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Bello is being prosecuted for the alleged diversion and misappropriation of ₦80.2 billion belonging to the Kogi State Government during his tenure as governor.

Monday’s proceedings featured the continuation of the cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Mashelia Arhyel, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. Arhyel confirmed that several cash withdrawals — each amounting to ₦10 million — were made from the Kogi State Government House Administration Account by Abdulsalam Hudu and Comfort Olufunke.

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EFCC declares ex-minister Sylva wanted over $14.8m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.

According to a statement by the EFCC, Sylva is being sought in connection with a case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257 — funds said to have been invested by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery.

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Police dismantle armed robbery syndicate, recover weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a three-man armed robbery syndicate and recovered dangerous weapons in its ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal gangs across the state.

According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the suspects were arrested on Friday, November 7, 2025, at about 8:00 pm, following credible intelligence that led operatives to a native doctor’s residence in Ikot Ineme Village.

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FRSC urges safe driving, clears 6,000 unclaimed licences

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on motorists in Akwa Ibom State to prioritise safety and responsibility while driving during the ember months to curb road crashes and save lives.

Speaking during the 2025 Ember Months Sensitisation Campaign in Uyo on Friday, the State Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, revealed that the Corps currently has over 6,000 unclaimed driver’s licences in its custody.

He disclosed that about 1,000 of them have expired, as their owners have failed to collect them despite several reminders.