82 m. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Cruise To Winning Start, Thrash Tunisia 3

Nigeria’s national women’s football team, Super Falcons, kicked off their campaign for a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with resounding success, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against Tunisia in their Group B opener in Morocco on Sunday. The match, held at the state-of-the-art Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, showcased the Super Falcons’ […]

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2 h. ago ‘You Want To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigeria’, Wike Blasts Opposition Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at the leaders of the Opposition Coalition, accusing them of pursuing personal gain under the guise of rescuing Nigeria. Speaking at a thanksgiving service on Sunday to mark the completion of projects by the FCT Administration to mark President Bola Tinubu’s two […]

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3 h. ago 2027: Wike Cautions Nigerians Against Propaganda Of Opposition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned Nigerians against falling for opposition propaganda ahead of the 2027 elections, while highlighting the transformative achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Saint James Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, the minister cautioned religious leaders against repeating what he called […]

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4 h. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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5 h. ago Court Verdict: I’ll Return To Senate On Tuesday, Says Kogi Central Senator Natasha

The suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to resume her legislative duties in the Red Chamber on Tuesday following an order of the Court directing the Senate to recall her from a six-month suspension. The embattled female lawmaker disclosed this to her jubilant supporters in a […]

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6 h. ago Kidnapping: Soldiers, Forest Guards For Deployment In 2 Kwara LGs

The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements to launch sustained operations in the forests identified as the fortress of the criminal gangs in Kwara North and South areas of the state. Kwara State government said the operations would involve the newly trained forest guards who will be deployed in the isolated areas. The Chief Press Secretary […]

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6 h. ago ADC: Zulum Dismisses Defection Rumour, Affirms Loyalty To APC

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has dismissed speculations in some sections of the online media, suggesting that he would lead five other governors to defect to the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the rumour as unfounded and baseless fabrication by unscrupulous […]

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6 h. ago Police Declare 2 LG Appointees Wanted Over Attempted Murder In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior political appointees of Ahoada-East local government area wanted over alleged attempt to murder the Sole Administrator of the council, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday, stated that the suspects – […]

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7 h. ago Ebonyi Gov Advocates Rotational Presidency Among 6 Geopolitical Zones

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for rotation of the Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones in the country for equity and fairness. Governor Nwifuru who described the constitutional review as a necessity, also called for creation of additional states in the South-East region to address the imbalance in the goepolitical structure. Nwifuru […]

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7 h. ago Kukah Centre To Train 200 Guards On Grassroots Security In Sokoto

The Kukah Centre has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots security in Sokoto State by training 200 members of the state’s Community Guards. The programme is targeted at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the guards and enabling better collaboration with conventional security agencies. Director of the Kukah Centre, Reverend Father Atta Barkindo, speaking […]

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9 h. ago Kaduna To Begin Free Bus Service For Civil Servants, Students Monday

The Kaduna Subsidised Transport Scheme (KSTS) will commence free transport service for civil servants, retirees and students from Monday, July 7, 2025. Director General, Kaduna State Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA), Inuwa Ibrahim who disclosed this in a statement, stated that civil servants, retirees, and students will enjoy free rides for the first six months. Ibrahim clarified […]

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9 h. ago Police Alert Oyo Residents Over ‘Black Axe’ Cult Founders’ Day 

The Oyo State Police Command has alerted the residents of the state of potential security risks associated with the upcoming July 7 Founders’ Day celebration of a cult group, Neo-Black Movement of Africa (Aiye Confraternity), commonly known as the Black Axe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Adewale Osifeso, on Sunday, said […]

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9 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’. Emami was arrested on Saturday June 28, in Ikeja, Lagos after NDLEA operatives dismantled his drug trafficking network in a three-day operation leading to the arrest of three other suspects. The NDLEA recovered […]

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10 h. ago NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons Players Rewarded With N25m For Impressive Season

Nasarawa Amazons players have been rewarded with a sum of N25m for their impressive performance in the 2024-25 season. The club’s technical crew also received the sum of N5m for their contribution. The Lafia-based club finished as runners-up in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff and the President Federation Cup respectively. Nasarawa […]

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10 h. ago NNL Super 8: Players With Accumulated Yellow Cards Will Not Be Suspended – NNL

The Nigeria National League, (NNL), has clarified that players with accumulated yellow cards from the regular season would not be suspended for the Super 8. It however cautioned against fielding ineligible players. Addressing the participating clubs and officials at the 2024/2025 NNL Super 8 Playoffs in Asaba, NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo, assured that teams […]

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10 h. ago Nigerian Forward Onuachu Joins Trabzonspor On Permanent Transfer

Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu has joined Trabzonspor on a permanent transfer from Southampton Trabzonspor signed the lanky striker for a €5.6 million ($6.6 million). It was a significant loss for Southampton, who signed the tall hitman for €18m from Belgian Pro League side, KRC Genk in January 2023. Onuachu is returning to familiar territory following […]

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11 h. ago NIBSS, AfricaNenda Advocate Homegrown Solutions For Financial Inclusion

With more than 400 million Africans still excluded from the formal financial system despite growing mobile phone and fintech innovations, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and AfricaNenda Foundation has called for inclusive homegrown payment solutions to promote financial inclusion on the continent. This charge came as policymakers and financial system leaders from over 10 […]

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12 h. ago Gov Mohammed Mourns Kirfi Tragedy Victims, Donates To Families

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has mourned the nine residents of Kirfi local government area who died in a recent trailer accident and flood, describing the tragedy as heartbreaking and avoidable. During a condolence visit to the affected community, Governor Mohammed announced a N50 million donation to support victims and their families. He disclosed […]

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12 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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13 h. ago A Legacy of Quiet Impact: Remembering Barrister Clement Oyedele Akintola

One year after his passing, the name Barrister Clement Oyedele Akintola-Arikawe continues to open doors and inspire excellence. On Thursday, read more A Legacy of Quiet Impact: Remembering Barrister Clement Oyedele Akintola-Arikawe

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