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Football
FIFA holds back approval of NFF normalisation committee pending visit to Nigeria
More details have emerged from the meeting between a Nigerian delegation led by Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC),…
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Business
Uber to wind down Nigeria operations after 12 years, effective September 2
Ride-hailing company Uber is set to wind down its operations in Nigeria with effect from Wednesday, 2 September 2026, ending…
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Politics
Northern groups split over Tinubu claim that the North benefits most from reforms
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) and Northern Christians disagreed on Tuesday over President Bola Tinubu’s…
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World/Foreign News
We will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of Nigerians in South Africa – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has insisted that Nigeria would no longer tolerate the dehumanisation or mistreatment of its citizens in…
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Politics
Xenophobia: Tinubu drags South Africa before AU, demands reprimand, compensation for Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to…
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Football
President Tinubu directs comprehensive football reform
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional,…
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Football
Why I resigned as NFF President – Gusau
Ibrahim Gusau has confirmed his resignation as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, saying his decision was informed by…
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Feature
Beyond Kano mass wedding: What should governments truly be funding? By Ebuka Ukoh
While acknowledging that marriage is a legitimate social goal, this piece ultimately calls for a shift in public spending from…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria launches National platform to track violence against Women cases from report to conviction
Nigeria has deployed a new nationwide reporting platform designed to track cases of violence against women from the point of…
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Education
FULL LIST: 122 Nigerian universities approved to offer Law — Council
The Council of Legal Education, CLE, has released a list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of…
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World/Foreign News
FG evacuates 83 more from South Africa as anti-immigration group sets deadline
The Federal Government has announced the evacuation of another 83 Nigerians from South Africa. The returnees are expected to arrive…
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Politics
Sowore says he will restore fuel subsidy if elected president, criticises current economic approach
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress for the 2027 election, Omoyele Sowore, has said he would restore fuel…
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Nigerian News
NAF strike kills ISWAP commander, eight fighters in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday revealed that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai,…
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Nigerian News
UK names Vicky Seymour new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja
The United Kingdom has appointed seasoned diplomat Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, reinforcing Britain’s diplomatic…
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Nigerian News
Nigeria deepens defence ties with Benin, Burundi to combat terrorism
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the Republic of…
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Sport
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria finishes seventh as top African Nation at 2026 Games
Nigeria finished seventh on the final medals table at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, ending the competition as…
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World/Foreign News
PROFOH launches disaster relief appeal for Kumamoto earthquake victims, cites Japan-Nigeria bond
Professionals For Humanity (PROFOH) has issued an urgent disaster relief appeal to support communities affected by the powerful earthquake that…
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Feature
Every year, destructive floods expose Nigeria’s vulnerabilities By Ebuka Ukoh
Across West Africa, cities are expanding faster than infrastructure. Wetlands that once absorbed floodwaters have been built over. Natural waterways…
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Business
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon sign Abuja declaration to end raw Cocoa exports
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon have signed the Abuja Declaration, forming a strategic alliance to end the export of raw…
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Nigerian News
Senate approves ₦50m for families of Officers, Teachers killed in Oriire rescue
The Senate on Wednesday approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of five Nigerians who lost their lives during…
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Nigerian News
Breaking: All kidnapped pupils, teachers rescued in Oyo as security agencies arrest eight suspects
All the pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued by Nigerian security…
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Business
Is Nigeria Ready for the AI Economy? by Mercy Emmanuel
Aisha Bello did not set out to work in artificial intelligence. A graduate in English and literary studies, she found…
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Nigerian News
President Tinubu adopts tech-driven strategy to tackle insecurity, vows to crush terrorists
President Bola Tinubu on Monday affirmed his government’s firm resolve to deploy emerging technologies to crush contemporary security threats and…
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Business
‘Marketers will shut down if FG enforces price control,’ IPMAN warns
Independent petroleum marketers have warned that they could shut down filling stations across Nigeria if the Federal Government attempts to…
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Business
World Bank approves $27m performance-based grants for 20 Nigerian states
Twenty Nigerian states will receive a combined $27 million in performance-based grants under the World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity…
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Business
Nigeria ranks 55th globally, leads Africa in IMD economic performance
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy on the economic performance pillar of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World…
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Nigerian News
FG seeks compensation over Nigerians’ losses in South Africa
The Federal Government has announced plans to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians who abandoned businesses and valuable property…
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Feature
June 19th and Nigeria’s unfinished journey to freedom By Ebuka Ukoh
Juneteenth, which commemorates 19 June 1865, is a reminder that freedom is never inherited. It must be pursued. Protected. Expanded,…
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Football
Portugal defeat Super Eagles as Iwobi marks 100th cap
Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night, despite a spirited performance by the Super…
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Politics
Northern political stakeholders back Peter Obi single term pledge
A growing number of northern political stakeholders have expressed strong support for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress…
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Football
Eric Chelle explains seven changes in Super Eagles draw
The head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has defended his tactical decisions after implementing seven dramatic squad changes…
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Football
Azeez fires Nigeria past Zimbabwe into Unity Cup final
Femi Azeez delivered a dream debut for Nigeria, scoring twice as the Super Eagles defeated Zimbabwe to book a place…
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Politics
Nigeria’s Crackdown on Justice Crack: When Does a State Fear Its Citizens? by Ebuka Ukoh
A clarion call for justice for Justice Crack is therefore not merely a campaign for an individual; it is a…
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Business
Women-owned businesses in Nigeria lack formal credit access
The Federal Government has revealed a startling reality where over 80 per cent of women-owned businesses in Nigeria operate without…
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Business
Nigeria loses billions annually as local paper mills collapse
Nigeria is currently losing an estimated ₦674 billion every year to foreign paper mills due to the collapse of domestic…
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Feature
Between Darkness and Diesel: Nigeria’s Energy Crisis by Mercy Emmanuel
By the time night falls in many Nigerian homes, a familiar question echoes through the dim glow of rechargeable lamps…
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World/Foreign News
Nigeria joins Ghana in global push for slavery reparations
In a historic diplomatic move, Nigeria has joined Ghana and 121 other nations in a collective call for reparations for…
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Politics
Dino Melaye calls Nigeria a chattered borrowing nation
Controversial politician and former senator Dino Melaye has launched a scathing attack on the federal government, labeling Nigeria as a…
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Nigerian News
U.S. deploys drones, 200 troops to Nigeria for intelligence support — Report
The United States has reportedly deployed advanced surveillance drones and about 200 military personnel to Nigeria to bolster intelligence gathering…
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Nigerian News
Terrorists turning commercial drones into weapons in North-East, Nigerian Military uncovers
Fresh intelligence by the Nigerian Armed Forces has revealed a dangerous shift in insurgents’ tactics in the North-East, with terrorists…
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