NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NEMA COORDINATES SAR OPS AT THE SCENE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE INVOLVING A THREE STOREY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GUDU AREA OF FCT At about 0945hrs on Saturday 16th May, 2026, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was alerted of a building collapse at Gudu District of FCT.  Critical stakeholders including Federal Fire, FCT Fire, NSCDC, NPF, FRSC and Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were activated while a response team of NEMA from the Abuja Operations Office led by the Head of Operations Mr Zakari Abubakar  and operatives from AYA Emergency Response Bay (ERAB) were deployed to the scene for quick response and coordination.  A reinforcement team  from NEMA Headquarters led by the Director Search and Response (DSAR) Air Cdre Bature Usman was also on ground to provide necessary backup and supervision. At the time of this report, the operation is still ongoing. However, sixteen (16) casualties have so far been evacuated to Aso...

FIFA HAS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS THAT THE DR CONGO FIELDED INELIGIBLE PLAYERS DURING THE AFRICAN QUALIFYING PLAYOFFS FOR THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP, A DEVELOPMENT THAT COULD REOPEN NIGERIA’S PATH TO THE TOURNAMENT. (PHOTO).



FIFA has reportedly launched an investigation into allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players during the African qualifying playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a development that could reopen Nigeria’s path to the tournament.

 

The Super Eagles were eliminated from the World Cup qualifying race after losing to DR Congo on penalties in the decisive playoff for Africa’s intercontinental qualifying spot. The tie ended 1–1 after extra time before DR Congo prevailed in the shootout.


However, the result is now under scrutiny amid claims that several DR Congo players may not have met FIFA’s eligibility requirements.


The ongoing probe reportedly centers on concerns that around nine players who featured for DR Congo may have switched national allegiances without completing the necessary legal and administrative procedures under Congolese law and FIFA regulations.

 

DR Congo generally does not recognise dual citizenship, meaning players who acquire another nationality are legally expected to renounce their original citizenship before representing the country in international football. FIFA eligibility rules also require compliance with both domestic law and the governing body’s statutes for changing national team allegiance.

 

Officials have also raised questions about the documentation of at least one player who had previously declined an international call-up, adding to the concerns about whether all eligibility criteria were properly met.

 


FIFA’s decision on the matter could have significant consequences. If violations of eligibility rules are confirmed, potential sanctions may include forfeiture of matches or other disciplinary actions, depending on the severity of the breaches.

 

For Nigeria, the probe offers a lifeline. Should FIFA rule in favour of sanctions against DR Congo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who missed out, could see their World Cup hopes revived.

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