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Gusau reiterates NFF’s commitment to improving refereeing situation in Nigeria
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) on Wednesday pledged the total support of the football-ru...
NBA slams Kano Police over alleged contempt of court
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Kano branch, has strongly criticized the Kano State Police Command for allegedly refusing ...
Unity Cup: Zimbabwe squad arrives England ahead of Super Eagles clash
The Warriors of Zimbabwe have arrived in England ahead of their highly anticipated Unity Cup semi-final showdown against the ...
“No chance against a strong and physical Nigeria side”, Iran coach reacts after friendly defeat
Head Coach of Iran national football team, Amir Ghalenoei has admitted that the Super Eagles were too strong for his side in ...
Nasarawa 2027: Governor Sule announces preferred successor
Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has announced Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred governorship candidat...
Akande: Atiku destroyed PDP, shares same ideology with Tinubu
Laolu Akande, former media aide to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu share simil...
Traditional Ruler Oba Kehinde Falodun Shot Dead in Ondo
Traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Ondo State, has been shot dead by gunmen.
The incident occ...
ICPC to arraign El-Rufai, others over alleged fraud, money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna S...
Nigerian Navy Chief Of Operations, Rear Admiral Katagum, Dies In Egypt
Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, the Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, has passed away after a brief illness in Egypt, where h...
NINE Natural ways to lower your cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in every human body. It’s not inherently bad, but like anything in life, having too...
Port Harcourt to host 2026 NWFL Super Six championship
Port Harcourt has been officially selected to host the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League Super Six Finals.
The highly anticipated tou...
Sunday Igboho awaits Federal Government approval to deploy “Iru Ekun” against criminals
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, spoke on Monday about his new security outfit. He is currentl...
Transfer News: Evra urges Manchester United to sign Osimhen to fix attacking woes
Former France and Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has declared that Nigeria's striker, Victor Osimhen could be the ultimate d...
Night of Terror: Gunmen abduct five villagers in fresh invasion in Kwara State
Panic and chaos gripped Odo-Ore in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State as ten unidentified gunmen stormed the town ...
Bala-led ADC disqualifies aspirants over 55 years
Nafiu Bala Gombe, factional National Chairman of the ADC, says the party will stop anyone above 55 from contesting under its platform.
...
Nigeria Police extradite fugitive Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to UK over murder, drug charges
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges of murder and drug traffickin...
Desmond Elliot pulls out of Surulere assembly race, cites intimidation
Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has officially withdrawn from t...
Kwara 2027: Saraki announces Engr. Kale Kawu as consensus PDP Guber candidate
Former Senate President and Waziri of Ilorin, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON, has announced Engr. Kale Kawu as the Peopl...
Unijos shuts hostels and orders immediate evacuation amid Plateau unrest
The University of Jos has taken the drastic step of shutting down its student hostels and ordering an immediate evacuation as...
Fear grips Woro as fresh explosion hits community
Panic swept through Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after a suspected bomb explosion struck on ...
Army neutralizes IED threats and repels terrorists in Borno State
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized several IED threats and repelled terrorist insurgents across Born...
Fuel price jumps again as Dangote Refinery announces ₦70 increase
Dangote Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The gantry price has been raised from ₦1,1...
Remo Stars create unwanted NPFL history with shock relegation
Football can be a cruel game, and Remo Stars just learned that lesson in the most painful way possible. In a stunning twist of fate, th...
Bandits attack Kwara community, burn palace and abduct Emir’s wives, children
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a violent midnight attack on the Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area. Sus...
NPFL: Finidi George reacts as Rivers United edge Kun Khalifat in six-goal thriller
Rivers United technical adviser George Finidi has admitted his side had to dig deep to secure a hard-fought victory over Kun Khalifat F...
Akpabio declares Jimoh Ibrahim’s Ondo South senate seat vacant
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially declared the Ondo South senatorial seat vacant during Tuesday’s plenary sess...
2027: Ortom dispels senatorial ambition rumours
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has firmly denied speculations linking him to any political contest in the 2027 ge...
Super Eagles ready to fight for Unity Cup glory — Nnadi
Super Eagles midfielder, Tochukwu Nnadi has declared that Nigeria is in London to win the Unity Cup.
Nnadi made ...
NWFL: Osun Babes declare Olowokere AWOL
The management of Osun Babes has stated that their Head Coach, Bankole Olowokere has left the club without the club's approval.
Olow...
NPFL: Ikorodu City star Arumala takes lead in top scorer race
Ikorodu City forward Joseph Arumala has emerged as the leading scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season.
Arumala fo...
Bella Shmurda: “I almost lost it all to the fast life”
Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda recently opened up about nearly going bankrupt after blowing his early fortune on a reckless, high-rolling...
Digital crisis: EFCC boss sounds alarm on campus cybercrime
The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has dropped a bombshell regarding the state of Nigerian tertiary institutions. Accor...
Edo Government offers scholarships to children of fallen officer Oseni Omoh Braimah
The Edo State Government has awarded scholarships to the three children of late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in...
2027 Watch: Tinubu’s re-election engine ignites as Faleke picks up APC forms
The road to the 2027 presidential election has officially cleared for takeoff. James Faleke, a key member of the House of Rep...
INEC boss under fire as Mahdi Shehu demands resignation over alleged bias
Activist Mahdi Shehu has called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ...
EFL: Onyeka targets Hull City clash after Coventry’s big win
Nigerian midfielder, Frank Onyeka has said Coventry City are fully focused on their upcoming clash against Hull City.
Fran...
Fela Kuti makes history with Rock and Roll hall of fame induction
Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall...
Julius Malema sentenced to five years over gun incident
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing an assault rifle at a ral...
Goodluck Jonathan hails Gowon’s wartime leadership, unity legacy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asserted that true leadership is ultimately revealed during periods of severe crisis r...
Super Lig: Osimhen fires up Galatasaray ahead of Fenerbahçe derby
Victor Osimhen has rallied his Galatasaray teammates ahead of the Intercontinental Derby clash with Fenerbahçe.
Okan Buruk...
“It is time for proactive leadership”, security outfit decries lack of response to bandit threat alerts in Kwara State
The Kwara South Security Joint Watch has taken a swipe at leaders in the district over what it described as a slow response to growing ...
DSS To Arraign El-Rufai In Abuja Over Alleged Cyber Crime & Unlawful Interception Of Ribadu’s Phone
The Department of State Security Services, DSS has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over al...
Easter Break: Federal Government announces public holidays for 2026 celebrations
The Federal Government has officially cleared the way for a long holiday weekend by declaring Friday, April 3, and ...
JAMB adjusts UTME morning arrival times
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially modified the arrival schedule for candidates participating in the...
NWFL: “We are making things work”, Danjuma speaks on Nasarawa Amazons’ win over Dannaz Ladies
Coach Christopher Danjuma of Nasarawa Amazons has disclosed that his side's hard fought win over Dannaz Ladies was evidence o...
NAF Air strikes crush terror enclaves in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized several terrorists in coordinated airstrikes conducted around Bukar Meram and th...
Oyo confirms five Lassa Fever cases, one death
The Oyo State Government on Friday confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with one death recorded in the state.
The governme...
Bello backs Leke Abejide of ADC for third term as Kogi Rep member
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, has called on voters in Yagba Federal Constituency to re-elect thei...
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $48.5 Billion — Highest Level in 13 Years
Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves have hit a new high of $48.5 billion, the highest since May 2013.
This marks a significant miles...
Federal Government tightens grip on vehicle importsThe Federal
The Federal Government has officially banned the importation of all vehicles, including used ones, that do not carry a valid ...
Alalade concludes plans to reward Football teams in Oyun Local Government
Erstwhile ABS and Kwara United hitman Wasiu Alalade has concluded plans to reward all Football Teams in Oyun Local ...
Fake UTME postponement notice sparks panic as JAMB sets the record straight
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified ...
Team Nigeria targets more relay slots in Botswana as its National Trials begins Friday
Three more home-based athletes, Miracle Ezechukwu, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Rosemary Nwankwo, have bolstered the Nigerian continge...
Unity Cup: Francis Uzoho to lead Super Eagles as captain for crucial Zimbabwe clash
Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will captain the Super Eagles in tonight’s Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Warriors ...
Boko Haram landmine blast kills 20 loggers, farmers in Borno State
No fewer than 20 people, including fish farmers and wood loggers, have been killed in a fresh Boko Haram attack on Hambagda, a communit...
World Athletics blocks Ofili’s switch to Turkey ahead of 2028 Olympics
World Athletics has rejected an application by Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili to switch her sporting allegiance to Turkey.
...
2027 Bombshell: Goodluck Jonathan secretly buys presidential forms, says PDP chieftain
A former presidential aide, Umar Sani, has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan already purchased a presidential n...
A power shift looms: The Obi and Kwankwaso alliance for 2027
Ibrahim Abdulkarim, a close associate of Peter Obi, has claimed that Rabiu Kwankwaso has agreed to serve as the vice-presidential candi...
From the Gulf to the gulf: How the Iran conflict is straining Africa
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped a fifth of the world’s energy, sending a shockwave across the continent that is felt fr...
President Tinubu signs N68.32 Trillion 2026 budget into law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, authorizing a total expenditure of N68.32 trillion.
T...
Ahmed Musa commends Kano Pillars fans, officials for retaining NPFL status, assures stronger team next season
By Michael Odetunde
The General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa MON, OON, has commended the management, staff, pla...
Tears, tributes as family marks third anniversary of Pasuma’s late mother
Family members, friends and loved ones on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, came together in quiet reflection to mark the third anniver...
Morocco 2026: Captain Chidi nets hat-trick as Flamingos trounce Guinea 5-0 in Abidjan
Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, put up a commanding performance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Guinea ...
Kwara to host 8th Sports Festival before end of 2026
The Kwara State Sports Commission has announced plans to stage the 8th edition of the State Sports Festival before the end of 2026.
...
Federal Government approves pay boost, new benefits for civil servants
The Federal Government has approved an increase in peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants to improve the...
UNIJOS students shut down campus over week-long blackout
Students of the University of Jos on Tuesday staged a massive protest over a prolonged power outage in their campus hostels.
The ang...
Kwara 2027: Gov AbdulRazaq endorses Amb. Yahaya Seriki as preferred successor
By Michael Odetunde
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as...
Dele Momodu Says Work Is Going On Behind The Scenes To Resolve Davido & Sophia Child Custody Dispute
Dele Momodu has revealed that efforts are ongoing behind the scenes to amicably resolve the child custody dispute between Afrobeats sta...
Davido signals shift to pure African sound in new music direction
Nigerian music star, Davido, has revealed plans to embrace a more authentic African sound in his future projects, moving away from West...
Abuja court orders status quo in ADC leadership dispute
An Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered all parties in a suit over the leadership crisis within the African Democrati...
US lawmaker alleges bribery plot against Nigerian Defence Minister
Kimberly Daniels, a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, has accused Nigeria’s Minister of State for De...
Power boost looms as Adelabu promises major electricity improvement within weeks
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has hinted at brighter days for Nigeria’s power sector, saying electricity supply could improve in t...
NUC grants full accreditation to Mass Communication, Computer Science, Biochemistry, others at Federal University Lokoja
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation status to several academic programmes at Federal University L...
Benue rescues stranded students from Jos unrest
The Benue State Government has deployed a massive fleet of buses to evacuate its students caught in the ongoing unrest in Jos...
Kunle Afolayan Partners With Benin Republic In Movie Productions & Development Of Film City
Veteran actor, producer and film director Kunle Afolayan has signed a historic partnership with Benin Republic's government-owned produ...
ANFASSC made significant impact at Nathaniel Idowu U-14 Football League Super 4 Finals
The Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) proudly participated in the grand finale of the Na...
Senate gives nod to Tinubu’s $6bn external loan plan
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure external loans totalling $6 billion.
The approval came just hours ...
Tragedy hits Ghana football as gunmen attack Berekum Chelsea bus
The Ghana Football Association, GFA has confirmed the tragic death of Premier League forward Dominic Frimpong following a violent armed...
Tragic accident claims life of Kogi Health College graduate
A young man named Ismail AbdulKarim was crushed to death by a vehicle in the Felele area of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
The vict...
Gun battle in Oyo: Three kidnap suspects neutralised, victim rescued
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have shot and killed three suspected kidnappers during a fierce encounter.
The suspects m...
EFCC hands over recovered ₦837 Million to Katsina State Government
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has handed over recovered monetary exhibits tota...
Sowore dismisses proposed N100,000 Minimum Wage as inadequate
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the reported proposal of a N100,000 minimum wage by state governors, describing t...
NYSC official lands in police net over death of corps member in Ogun State
Abass Olalekan, an official of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in Abeokuta, Ogun State has been apprehended following the ...
History at the City Ground: Aina and Forest march toward Europa League glory
Ola Aina has shared his pride and relief following Nottingham Forest’s hard-fought victory over FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League.
...
Simon, Adams on target as Super Eagles fly above Iran in Antalya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their evolution under Eric Chelle with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran in an internation...
Transfer News: Expert reveals how Osimhen will influence Galatasaray summer signings
Galatasaray will sign players requested by their striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the season, according to a Turkish foot...
Degree alone won’t get you jobs anymore — Innovation minister tells students
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, has warned students that a university degree is no l...
VIDEO: ISWAP fighters seen burying dead members after devastating Borno airstrikes
A new video has emerged showing ISWAP fighters reportedly burying about 30 of their members following a series of heavy airst...
Thousands gather in Abuja as ADC convention begins amid venue controversy
No fewer than 3,000 delegates have converged in Abuja for the ongoing national convention of the African Democratic Congress.
Delega...
International allegiance: Why Arthur Okonkwo swapped England for the Super Eagles
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has opened up about his decision to pledge his international future to Nigeria'...
Federal University Lokoja Senate approves framework to appoint ‘Professor of Practice’
... as Vice Chancellor provides scorecard on industry link, infrastructural strides, academic reform
T...
Super Lig: Gidado eyes strong finish with Gaziantep
Talented Nigerian midfielder, Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado is set to feature for Turkish Super Lig side, Gaziantep FK in their crucial leagu...
NPFL: Kwara United escape relegation despite heavy defeat to Bayelsa United
Kwara United suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Bayelsa United in their final game of the Nigeria Premier Football League season pl...
Veteran Police Officer threatens to shoot anyone filming him on duty
A man identifying himself as Newton Isokpehi, a serving police officer with 26 years of service, has sparked nationwide outra...
Kwara APC primary rocked by last-minute postponement, mass dropouts
The Kwara State APC governorship primary election scheduled for Thursday has been abruptly postponed to Friday.
State party ...
Two Nigerians nabbed in India over Cocaine trafficking operations
Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in separate incidents in India over alleged cocaine trafficking, authorities confirmed.
In...
Politics: Fani-Kayode blasts ADC, says Nigeria’s opposition has collapsed
Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a credible opposition force, ...
Obi shifts gears holds high-stakes meeting with Governor Makinde
The Labour Party’s 2023 flagbearer, Peter Obi, held a private sit-down with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Government...
Olugbagun emerges spokesperson for Kogi-Ondo-Ekiti Royal Fathers caucus
The Olugbagun of Igbagun, the enlightened Royal Highness Oba Shola Adebola Samuel represented Igbagun Kingdom at the Security...