IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO  AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 30th April 2026, undertook an official visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, ahead of the passing-out ceremony of retrained Police Constables in Uyo. The engagement with the State Government focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in support of ongoing policing reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations.  The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, service-driven institution that prioritizes public trust and operational efficiency. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, welcomed the Inspector-General of Police and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving profe...

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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