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target=_blank>Super Eagles edge Lesotho to keep World Cup dream alive
The Super Eagles of Nigeria boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes on Thursday with a narrow 2–1 victory over Lesotho. The win in South Africa revived Nigeria’s campaign after earlier setbacks, keeping their chances alive ahead of the final group matches. After a goalless first half, William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring in the
target=_blank>Bandits Kill 8 Civilian JTF in Zamfara
At least eight members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have been reportedly killed in Dan Loto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack was coming barely two weeks after bandits attacked a mosque and killed five worshipers, including an Imam in the Local Government. Dan Loto is located in Yandoton
target=_blank>Sowore meets Jonathan in Abuja, reveals what they discussed
Former Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has met with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. According to Sowore, who disclosed this on Friday via his X handle, the meeting centered around the detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore said, “Earlier today in Abuja, I met with former President @GEJonathan
target=_blank>Ensure Amupitan meets integrity test, CSOs tells Senate
By Al-Mustapha A. Mustapha Civil society organisations (CSOs) working on democracy and elections have urged the Senate to ensure that the nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), demonstrates moral courage, integrity, and independence before his confirmation. In a joint statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the
target=_blank>How Shopkeeper Insurance Helps Small Businesses Recover from Loss?
Running a small shop is a daily balancing act. You manage inventory, serve customers, keep the accounts tidy, and still need to plan for risks that can throw operations off track. Fire, theft, floods, equipment breakdown, or an accident in the store can lead to steep bills and long closures. A well-structured shopkeeper insurance policy
target=_blank>Nnaji saga: Senate confirms nominees, DSS screens, says Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, lawmaker representing Borno South, says the Nigerian Senate is not responsible for screening nominees forwarded by the presidency for ministerial or other appointments. Ndume made the clarification while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, in response to public criticism following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,
target=_blank>ASUU: UNIJOS students back lecturers’ planned strike
Students of the University of Jos (UniJos) have described as timely the planned industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). According to the students, the academic staff have done all they could, including issuing several warnings and ultimatums, to ensure their demands are met, but to no avail, hence their support for
target=_blank>‘Uba Sani Has Protected Mental Health Against Discrimination’
Governor Uba Sani has made mental health a basic human right, by enacting the Kaduna State Mental Health Law on September 18, 2025, to replace the outdated Lunacy Act of 1958. The law protects every citizen living with mental health condition against discrimination and guarantees access to quality care, as well as restores dignity to
target=_blank>Soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram hits Borno military base
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military base in Ngamdu, Kaga local government area of Borno State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened in the wee hours of Friday. The insurgents, in large numbers, attacked the troops at the camp along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. Motorists and commercial drivers said as a result of the
target=_blank>Indoor Air Pollution: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Indoor air pollution causes an estimated 3.2 million premature deaths annually worldwide, primarily due to the use of solid fuels for cooking in developing countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This largely preventable pollution contributes significantly to respiratory illnesses and other diseases. In Nigeria, indoor air pollution is widespread, particularly in rural areas.
target=_blank>Benue ADC hails Tsegba, passes vote of confidence
The Benue State Steering Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has passed a vote of confidence in the protem chairman, Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba. This was contained in a communiqué issued after the meeting of the State Steering Committee of the party at Naivasha Villas, Abuja. The committee said Hon. Tsegba and his team
Benue ADC hails Tsegba, passes vote of confidence
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: ‘Nwabali not different from Onana’ – Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ win over Lesotho
Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win against Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday. DAILY POST reports that goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams gave Nigeria the victory against Lesotho. Nigeria will now face the Benin Republic next Tuesday in Uyo in their final Group World
2026 WCQ: ‘Nwabali not different from Onana’ – Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ win over Lesotho
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Benin maintain top position in Group C ahead of Super Eagles clash
Benin Republic will go into their final 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Nigeria top of Group C. The Squirrels benefited from FIFA’s three-point deduction on South Africa to become group leaders ahead of the last two fixtures. And they have now opened a two-point gap, thanks to a 1-0 win over Rwanda. The only
2026 WCQ: Benin maintain top position in Group C ahead of Super Eagles clash
target=_blank>Katsina’s IGR drops as govt shuts unlicensed private tertiary institutions
The Katsina State Government says the closure of unlicensed private tertiary institutions has reduced its Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, for the 2026 fiscal year. Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Muhammad Kankara, disclosed this on Friday during the ministry’s 2026 pre-budget defence before the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Malik Anas. He said
Katsina’s IGR drops as govt shuts unlicensed private tertiary institutions
target=_blank>Two killed as farmers, herders clash in Kebbi community
Two persons have been confirmed dead following a clash between farmers and herders in Unguwar Dambo village, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Residents said the incident occurred on Thursday after a dispute over grazing rights. An eyewitness, Alhaji Faruku, said the conflict began when some herders reportedly warned farmers to harvest their
Two killed as farmers, herders clash in Kebbi community
target=_blank>Akinlalu killings: Gov Adeleke commends police, urges rule of law
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for the swift steps taken in the ongoing investigation into the recent killings in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area of the state. The governor, in a statement issued on Friday by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, expressed satisfaction with the progress made
Akinlalu killings: Gov Adeleke commends police, urges rule of law
target=_blank>Police rescue 18 children in Abia, apprehend 10 suspects for child stealing, conspiracy
The Abia State Police Command has rescued eighteen children, comprising eight infants and ten stolen children, adding that it also arrested ten suspects for conspiracy and child stealing. The command also urged members of the public whose children or infants are missing or stolen to visit the Gender Section of the State CID, Abia State
Police rescue 18 children in Abia, apprehend 10 suspects for child stealing, conspiracy
target=_blank>Rivers: You’ve one month to deliver road project or lose your job – Fubara warns contractor
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has given Raffoul Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the 6.5km Woji–Aleto–Alesa road linking Woji in Obio/Akpor LGA to the Port Harcourt Refinery in Eleme LGA, one month ultimatum to complete the project or face contract termination. DAILY POST reports that the road, which includes a 200-metre bridge, is intended
Rivers: You’ve one month to deliver road project or lose your job – Fubara warns contractor
target=_blank>INEC: Don’t rush Amupitan, Nigerians deserve credible electoral body – PDP tells Senate
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned the Senate against a hasty or politically motivated confirmation of the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, that could deepen public cynicism toward the electoral process. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, issued this warning on Friday
INEC: Don’t rush Amupitan, Nigerians deserve credible electoral body – PDP tells Senate
target=_blank>Air Peace mum as Abuja-Asaba flight suffers engine failure
Air Peace kept mum as its Abuja–Asaba flight reportedly suffered an engine failure while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. A security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to him, the incident occurred shortly after the aircraft had gained speed and was almost closing in on
Air Peace mum as Abuja-Asaba flight suffers engine failure
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