HIGH STAKES IN MOROCCO SHOWDOWN AS NIGERIAN BILLIONAIRE PUTS $500,000 ON THE LINE.(PHOTO).

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 High stakes in Morocco showdown as Nigerian billionaire puts $500,000 on the line. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu has pledged significant cash bonuses to motivate the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against host nation Morocco. Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, announced a $500,000 reward for a victory, with an additional $50,000 promised for every goal scored in the match. The pledge was disclosed in a message posted on X following Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, a win that secured the Super Eagles a place in the last four of the tournament. Rabiu further revealed that he would reward the team with $1 million if Nigeria goes on to win the AFCON title, alongside a bonus of $100,000 for each goal scored in the final. Nigeria, three-time AFCON champions, will take on Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, as the tournament enters its semi-final stage.

INDIAN TOURISTS ARE CANCELLING THEIR TRAVEL PLANS AFTER TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN EXPRESSED SUPPORT FOR PAKISTAN. (PHOTO).


 In the aftermath of Turkey and Azerbaijan expressing support for Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, a significant number of Indian tourists are cancelling their travel plans to these countries. Leading travel agencies, including MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip, have reported a 60% drop in new bookings and a surge in cancellations—250% for Turkey and 30% for Azerbaijan—within just six days.


Industrialist Harsh Goenka has called for a tourism boycott, highlighting that Indian tourists contributed over ₹4,000 crore to the economies of Turkey and Azerbaijan last year. He urged citizens to choose alternative destinations, emphasizing the need to reconsider supporting nations that back India’s adversaries.


In response to public sentiment, travel platforms like ixigo have suspended bookings to Turkey, Azerbaijan, and China. Additionally, travel agents in Gujarat are advising against non-essential trips to these countries. Tourists are now exploring alternative destinations such as Georgia, Serbia, Greece, Thailand, and Vietnam.


The Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, has intensified diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor led to further international reactions, with Turkey and Azerbaijan siding with Pakistan. This alignment has sparked widespread calls for boycotts across various sectors, including tourism and imports, reflecting a broader push for economic self-reliance and national solidarity.

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