Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 12th November, 2026

The reward was announced on Wednesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when the players and their coaching officials visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Recall that the Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 to win the competition.

Speaking during the reception, the First Lady said the country was proud of the young players for their achievement.

She explained that the money would be kept in trust for the players in designated banks.

The team’s head coach will also receive ₦100 million, while each member of the technical crew will get ₦50 million.

The announcement followed the team’s victory over Japan, which secured the World Cup trophy for Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has announced that going forward, only three persons will speak on behalf of the council.

Naija News reports that the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the update in a statement on Wednesday.

According to him, only the campaign’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, as official Spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will speak on behalf of the Council.

The statement added that all previously announced persons empowered to speak for the council will henceforth cease to function in that capacity and will be absorbed into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members.

Gbajabiamila noted in the statement that the move is to promote discipline and effective public engagement.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has flagged some of its officials in 10 states over the upload of artificial intelligence-generated photographs to the national voters’ register, Naija News reports.

The commission said the affected officials had been identified and would face disciplinary action.

INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this on Wednesday during a webinar organised by the Punch.

The webinar was titled ‘AI, Misinformation and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Safeguarding the Truth, Protecting the Vote’.

Haruna, who is also the Chairman of INEC Information and Voter Education Committee, said the commission had discovered several AI-generated photographs on the voters’ register and had removed them.

He described the development as a major challenge, noting that the growing use of artificial intelligence had made it easier for people to alter their photographs before uploading them.

According to him, INEC might find it difficult to stop members of the public from editing their pictures, but it had the power to take action against its own officials involved in the practice.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dino Melaye, has said the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent court judgement against the party has been received.

Naija News recalls that a Federal High Court in Abuja recently sacked the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC.

The judgement, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, also nullified all activities carried out by the party under the David Mark-led leadership, including its primary election conducted in May ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development sparked outrage among political elites and uncertainty over the fate of the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

However, Melaye, in a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, claimed that Atiku’s name was not mentioned in the Certified True Copy of the judgment.

Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has resigned as Political Adviser to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Following his resignation, Tanko joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and was appointed National Coordinator of the SDP presidential campaign for Adewole Adebayo.

Yunusa said he tendered his resignation on 30th October 2026, adding that he has since written to Obi and the NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson.

He said the new responsibility is not a mistake, disclosing that he has always had a good relationship with the SDP presidential candidate.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, John Odey, has been left without his running mate after his deputy governorship candidate, Stella Charles Archibong, withdrew from the party’s ticket.

Archibong announced her decision in a statement made available to journalists in Calabar on Wednesday, November 11.

She also declared support for Governor Bassey Otu’s re-election bid under the Back to South Movement, Naija News reports.

The former deputy governorship candidate said her decision followed consultations with elders, family members, the Christian community and political stakeholders across the state.

She explained that her responsibility to Cross River State was more important than her personal political ambition, adding that she had decided to align with the political direction of the Otu administration.

Archibong thanked the NDC State Chairman, Goddy Akpama, the party’s governorship candidate, John Odey, and its national leadership for giving her the opportunity to serve on the party’s platform.

She also apologised to supporters who might be disappointed by her decision and appreciated them for their support and confidence in her political journey.

Media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, has opened up on her unsuccessful attempts to build businesses in the handbag and makeup industries.

Naija News reports that the popular broadcaster admitted that both ventures failed but disclosed that she was making plans to bring back her makeup brand.

She explained that the experiences had given her important lessons about running a business, handling risks and making better decisions as an entrepreneur.

Makinwa made this known during an episode of Master of Craft, a YouTube storytelling series produced by Pawnshop by Bluradish.

Speaking about her journey into entrepreneurship, she revealed that her first attempt to establish a handbag business did not work out.

Her subsequent move into the makeup industry also ended in failure.

According to her, the setbacks have taught her to accept mistakes, learn from them and find ways to improve rather than give up on her ambitions.

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has opened up on her experiences in two failed marriages in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.

Speaking about her first marriage, Bakare explained that she had hoped to build a family with a man who would support her ambitions and allow her to maintain her independence, Naija News reports.

However, she claimed that her former husband became uncomfortable with her financial strength and ability to handle things on her own.

According to her, the problems started while they were still together, even before they officially settled down as a married couple.

Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty during their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in Gameweek 9 after the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel ruled that Jurrien Timber committed a holding offence against Alexander Isak.

According to talkSPORT, the panel identified two VAR errors during the round of fixtures, including the decision not to award Liverpool a spot-kick following Timber’s challenge on the Sweden international.

Referee Andy Madley dismissed Liverpool’s appeal during the match, while VAR official Stuart Attwell reviewed the incident but did not recommend an on-field review.

However, four of the five panel members agreed that Madley should have awarded a penalty because of Timber’s shirt-pulling. A separate 3-2 majority also concluded that VAR should have intervened, describing the on-field decision as a clear and obvious error.

The panel unanimously agreed that the challenge did not warrant a red card.

Arsenal went on to secure all three points through Kai Havertz’s early goal, which proved decisive in the encounter.

After the match, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressed his frustration with the officials, arguing that Timber’s actions prevented Isak from reaching the ball.

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to become their next head coach if the club decide to sack Michael Carrick.

According to Sky Sports, the agreement was reached earlier today, November 11, as Carrick continued his duties at the club’s Carrington training ground. However, United are still working on the remaining details with Pochettino’s representatives and negotiating with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) over his release from his current contract as head coach of the national team.

The Argentine’s contract reportedly includes a £7 million release clause, which is not expected to prevent United from completing the appointment. However, Pochettino is scheduled to lead the United States in two matches against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday, meaning both parties must agree on the timing of his departure.

Naija News reports that Pochettino is understood to be willing to take charge at Old Trafford once the outstanding arrangements are completed, provided United decide to make a managerial change.

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