SENATE CONFIRMS FANI-KAYODE, RENO OMOKRI, 62 OTHERS AS AMBASSADORS. (PHOTO).

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 Senate confirms Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 62 others as ambassadors The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, including a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all the nominees were screened and found suitable for appointment. The exercise came 48 hours after the upper chamber confirmed three non-career ambassadorial nominees — Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke (Oyo State)—bringing the total number of confirmed ambassadors to 67. Among those cleared on Thursday were a former Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; a former Special Adviser on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri; a former presidential aide, Ita Enang; and a former senator, Grace Bent. Others include a former Chairman of the...

SEVEN AFRICAN TEAM IN 2026 WORLD CUP PLAYOFF SPOTS. (PHOTO).


 Seven African teams in 2026 World Cup playoff spots


Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered a setback after a frustrating home draw against Zimbabwe.

With six matches played, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with seven points, while South Africa tops the group with 13.

The Super Eagles’ recent 1-1 stalemate with Zimbabwe has made their qualification path even more challenging.

Africa has been granted nine automatic qualification spots for the tournament, with a tenth team having a chance through an intercontinental playoff.

Group winners earn direct qualification while the four best second-placed teams will battle for the playoff spots. 

Here are teams in playoff spots:

1. Gabon (15 points)

2. Cameroon (12 points)

3. Senegal (12 points)

4. Namibia (12 points)

5. Comoros (12 points)

6. Mozambique (12 points)

7. Burkina Faso (11 points)

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