2 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons squad numbers revealed ahead of first match

By Seyi Babalola The official Super Falcons squad numbers for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been revealed. The majority of the team’s best performers will retain their typical numbers in the tournament. Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala, the team’s brightest star, will wear jersey number eight, while captain […] The post WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons squad numbers revealed ahead of first match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Firm Launches Digital Platform To Promote Nigerian Culture, Tourism Sector

A Nigerian tech startup Zangah Africa is set to launch its innovative digital platform to boost the nation’s US$3.77bn untapped culture and tourism sector. The platform, Zangah.com, fuses environmental sustainability, cultural and natural history tourism, and immersive technology to unlock economic growth through Nigeria’s rich, underexplored heritage. Speaking ahead of the anticipated launch, Executive Director […]

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2 h. ago Want to Study Abroad? Here Are 7 Smart Tips to Help You Get Started and Succeed

Tribune Online Want to Study Abroad? Here Are 7 Smart Tips to Help You Get Started and Succeed Studying abroad is one of the best decisions any Nigerian student can make. It opens doors to world-class education, international exposure, and better career opportunities.  But the process can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you prepare? How can you get funding? To make things easier, we’ve put together these 7 simple but […] Want to Study Abroad? Here Are 7 Smart Tips to Help You Get Started and Succeed Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Where History Meets Imagination – A review of Uti Michael Omatsone’s The 1492 Itsekiri Odyssey

Title: The 1492 Itsekiri Odyssey Author: Uti Michael Omatsone Year of Publication: 2024 Number of Pages: 74 Category: Historical Fiction read more Where History Meets Imagination – A review of Uti Michael Omatsone’s The 1492 Itsekiri Odyssey

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3 h. ago Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election

Tribune Online Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election By our correspondents After three weeks of speaking with randomly picked citizens across the country, Saturday Tribune brings you reports of what the ordinary Nigerian is saying about the 2027 presidential election. Our findings point at a growing wave of political consciousness which may signal a fundamental shift in how voters are likely to approach […] Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election Tribune Online

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3 h. ago How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA

Tribune Online How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA “When this administration took office in May 2023, Nigeria faced..." How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA Tribune Online

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3 h. ago FBI Accuses Lagos Cybercriminal Of Stealing N460m From Trump Inauguration Funds

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a cyber fraud scheme allegedly carried out by a Lagos-based Nigerian man, Ehiremen Aigbokhan. He is accused of diverting over N460 million meant for the 2025 inauguration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to an FBI intelligence briefing, the cyberattack took place on December […] The post FBI Accuses Lagos Cybercriminal Of Stealing N460m From Trump Inauguration Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Begins Structural Intervention On Carter Bridge

The Federal Ministry of Works has commenced urgent structural interventions on the Carter Bridge in Lagos following alarming signs of deterioration. Julius Berger, contracted in 2024, is currently working on repairing the substructure above the water, including pile caps and handrails. Underwater inspections had revealed severe damage beneath the bridge, suggesting that it has reached […]

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3 h. ago A country’s progress is tied to the strength of its legal system — Taiwo Oluboyo, Uniben’s First Class Law graduate

Tribune Online A country’s progress is tied to the strength of its legal system — Taiwo Oluboyo, Uniben’s First Class Law graduate Taiwo Olamide Oluboyo graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Benin, with a first-class honours. He finished in the 2023/2024 academic session with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.55 on a scale of 5. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his academic feat and life as a law student […] A country’s progress is tied to the strength of its legal system — Taiwo Oluboyo, Uniben’s First Class Law graduate Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Food security not about producing more; it’s about access, sustainability — Dorcas Sunday, US

Tribune Online Food security not about producing more; it’s about access, sustainability — Dorcas Sunday, US-based Nigerian doctoral student Dorcas Sunday is an expert in agricultural communications. She is a PhD student at the University of Florida in the United States, where she is researching communications that build public trust, improve risk perception, and support behavioural change. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her work and life in the US. How […] Food security not about producing more; it’s about access, sustainability — Dorcas Sunday, US-based Nigerian doctoral student Tribune Online

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5 h. ago 2Face controversy: Family, friends speak out amid apology backlash

Tribune Online 2Face controversy: Family, friends speak out amid apology backlash The recent public apology issued by Nigerian music legend, 2Face Idibia, over his comments on men and commitment has sparked a heated debate, with family and friends weighing in on the controversy. According to reports, 2Face’s apology was met with skepticism, with many believing he was forced to retract his statement. Media personality, Daddy Freeze, […] 2Face controversy: Family, friends speak out amid apology backlash Tribune Online

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10 h. ago 2024 WAFCON: “My Team Is Ready To Defeat Tunisia On Sunday” — Super Falcons Coach

Ahead of Sunday clash with Tunisia’s women in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu has declared his team’s readiness for their opening fixture. Recall that the eleven times champions defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, and Ghana’s Black Queens, and held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in their pre-WAFCON friendlies. […] The post 2024 WAFCON: “My Team Is Ready To Defeat Tunisia On Sunday” — Super Falcons Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Release NDDC Forensic Audit Report Or I Resign As FCT Minister, Wike Tells Federal Gov’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on the Federal Government to make public the findings of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), daring authorities to release the report or risk his resignation from cabinet. Wike made the bold declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s […]

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14 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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15 h. ago Gov Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa As General Manager Of Kano Pillars

Kano State Governor, Kabir Yusuf, has appointed celebrated Nigerian footballer, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. The appointment, announced Friday in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, is part of a broader effort to reposition the club ahead of the new Nigerian Premier Football League […]

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16 h. ago PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC

Tribune Online PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the successful incorporation of 143 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) with... PIA: 143 host community development trusts incorporated, 80 fully functional — NUPRC Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community

Tribune Online Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community As part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has provided a free medical outreach to residents of the Balle community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The one-day medical exercise, held on July 3, 2025, was aimed at improving access to […] Nigerian Army conducts free medical outreach in Sokoto community Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards

Commercial banks in Nigeria have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira cards. After years of suspension, United read more Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards

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18 h. ago Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold editorial courage and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in newsrooms. Delivering his welcome address at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu on Friday, Governor […]

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19 h. ago Why we approved new retirement age for associate professors — Delta govt

Tribune Online Why we approved new retirement age for associate professors — Delta govt The decision to extend the retirement age of associate professors in Delta State-owned universities from 65 to 70 years was driven by a need to... Why we approved new retirement age for associate professors — Delta govt Tribune Online

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