4 h. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle’s defensive choices for Eagles amid injury crisis

From defence to attack, the injury worries for new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle seem unending ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After worrying updates about midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, the backline has taken some hits too with stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong currently Read More

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5 h. ago Osun crisis: Adeleke denies changing LG accounts signatories

The Osun State Government, on Wednesday, refuted claims that it was forcing career officers in local governments to change signatories to council accounts amid the ongoing tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress over local government control. The Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement  in Osun, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, Read More

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7 h. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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12 h. ago Tinubu secures APC backing, moves to end party crises in states

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said he is keen to stabilise the All Progressives Congress by resolving the lingering crisis in state chapters of the party. He, therefore, asked the party’s National Working Committee to form a team to consider the fault lines, appealing for calm during the peace talks. “However, there are a few Read More

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14 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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16 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Governor Adeleke who condemned the reprehensible attacks on PDP members by violent actors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past few days, said killing for political control is barbaric. Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Starmer announces hike in UK defense spending, aid budget cuts

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will increase its annual defense spending to 2.5 percent of read more Starmer announces hike in UK defense spending, aid budget cuts

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17 h. ago EssayService and DoMyEssay: Two Reliable Choices for Academic Help

Managing multiple essays at once can be stressful, especially with tight deadlines and complex topics. Many students use professional writing services to get well-organized and properly researched papers. With so many choices, however, picking the right one can be challenging. Among the top choices are EssayService and DoMyEssay. EssayService has gained popularity for its commitment Read More

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18 h. ago Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention

Tribune Online Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Crisis is brewing in Ijare community of Ifedore local government area of Ondo State over the tussle to fill the vacant traditional stool of the ancient town. This is just as the traditional chiefs and elders of the community have called for urgent intervention of the state government and security agencies to nip the seeming […] Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Tribune Online

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22 h. ago NNPP crisis deepens as national leadership dismisses suspension of senator, others

The National leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party has described the purported suspension of the party’s senator and three other House of Representatives members as a ruse. The Kwankwasia group, led by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, had announced the suspension of four senior party members, including Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani Abdullahi Rogo, Read More

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24 h. ago Flying Eagles Arrive In Abidjan For Friendly Matches With Elephants

The delegation of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, landed in Abidjan yesterday’s morning ahead of two friendly matches against the Young Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. The contingent was led by Member of the NFF Executive, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi. Coach Aliyu Zubairu selected 21 players for the task, among whom are team captain Daniel Bameyi, first-choice […]

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26 h. ago Africa needs partnerships, not loans, to tackle energy crisis —Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has stated that Africa does not need loans but rather strategic partnerships and investments to address energy poverty and drive economic growth on the continent. Lokpobiri made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 8th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2025), Read More

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28 h. ago Liquidity crisis impeding Nigeria’s power sector growth – Adighije, MD NDPHC

Jennifer Adighije is the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). She holds a master’s degree in read more Liquidity crisis impeding Nigeria’s power sector growth – Adighije, MD NDPHC

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32 h. ago S’South govs move against Wike’s camp over PDP congress crisis

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party has taken a new turn with the governors from the South-South moving against the newly elected Zonal Chairman, Dan Orbih, and other executives loyal to the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The PUNCH gathered on Tuesday that  the four PDP governors from the South South, Read More

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36 h. ago Enugu APC crisis: Factional chair announces Agballa, others expulsion

The All Progressives Congress acting chairman in Enugu State, Alphonsus Nwafor, on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of the suspended state chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa, and eight other self-acclaimed executive members for gross misconduct. In a statement issued at the end of its executive meeting, Chief Charles-Solo Akor, the state publicity secretary, claimed that Agballa and the Read More

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37 h. ago Obasanjo, Osinbajo, African leaders move to tackle debt crisis

Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Chair), Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of the Federal Republic read more Obasanjo, Osinbajo, African leaders move to tackle debt crisis

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41 h. ago UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Tribune Online UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 “We must change our national security posture because a generational challenge demands a generational response,” Starmer said. UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Osun LG Crisis: Northern Groups Urge Tinubu To Maintain Neutrality

Three prominent northern advocacy groups have called on President Bola Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing controversy surrounding the local government chairmanship tenure in Osun State. The groups—Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, Arewa Renaissance Movement, and Aladun Gargajiyanmu Movement—warned against any presidential interference that could disrupt the fragile peace in the state. Speaking […]

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48 h. ago Defection: Another House of Reps caucus counters the other in Rivers endless political crisis

As is always in whatever concerns Rivers State in recent times, the Federal House of Representatives (HoR) Caucus from Rivers read more Defection: Another House of Reps caucus counters the other in Rivers endless political crisis

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54 h. ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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