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FIFA launches service to protect World Cup players from online abuse
FIFA launches service to protect World Cup players from online abuse
FIFA has launched a new service to crack down on hate speech and discrimination online during the World Cup, the sport’s governing body announced.
The service will protect more than 830 World Cup players from abuse on social media during the Qatar tournament.
“FIFA is committed to provide the best possible conditions for players to perform to the best of their abilities,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in the Wednesday statement.
“At the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we are happy to launch a service that will help to protect players from the damaging effects that social media posts can cause to their mental health and well-being.”
David Aganzo, the president of FIFPRO said it was football’s responsibility to protect players.
“This type of abuse has a profound impact on their personalities, their families, performance as well as on their overall well-being and mental health,” he said.
“We hope that the social media protection service provides a starting point to help to defend participants from abusive messages,“he said.
He also urged the social media companies to join and support the football governing body in tackling the issue at the FIFA World Cup.”
FIFA will monitor the social media accounts of all participants at the World Cup, scanning for abusive, discriminatory and threatening comments and then reporting them to social networks and law authorities.
Teams, players and other individual participants will also be able to opt-in to a moderation service that will instantly hide abusive and offensive comments on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Family of retired teacher in Kaduna pays ransom, month after bandits killed him
By: Zagazola Makama
The family of a retired teacher and former Education Secretary of Kajuru Local Government in Kaduna State reportedly paid a ransom to his kidnappers months after he was killed.
Samuel Abi Dangiwa was abducted along with six others from Kufana village on the Kaduna-Kachia Road on Monday, 15 September 2025.
The tragic development was confirmed by a community leader and associate of the deceased, Chief Suleiman Gambo Maro, who disclosed that Dangiwa had been killed a month before his family fulfilled the ransom demands.
“The most devastating revelation, however, was that he had already been killed a month before ransom was even paid,” Maro said.
“His family, acting out of desperation and hope, unknowingly fulfilled the demands of criminals while their father lay buried beneath the earth.”
Chief Maro called for urgent action and accountability, emphasising that the unresolved murder had heightened despair in the community.
“Allowing the killing of Dangiwa to go unanswered would deepen frustration and despair among residents,” he stated.
“Kajuru deserves justice, proper representation, and restored dignity. This begins with uncovering the truth behind Dangiwa’s murder and holding those responsible accountable.”
Family of retired teacher in Kaduna pays ransom, month after bandits killed him
Two bandits neutralised, arms recovered in Karim Lamido in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 6 Brigade, as part of the decisive phase of Operation Peace Shield, have neutralised two suspected bandits and recovered firearms and ammunition in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops conducted a fighting patrol at Karim General area towards Usmanu, making contact with bandits around Wudompi community.
The operation led to the neutralisation of two bandits and the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and 21 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Troops are currently exploiting the general area to intercept other bandits reportedly hibernating in the location.
Two bandits neutralised, arms recovered in Karim Lamido in Taraba
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
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