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target=_blank>AFCON: Onyedika hits brace as Nigeria defeat Uganda
The Super Eagles cruised to a comfortable 3–1 victory over Uganda Cranes in their final Group C match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco on Tuesday. Nigeria showcased their squad depth as Paul Onuachu scored the first-half opener, while Raphael Onyedika struck twice in the second half to sink the
target=_blank>Fubara reshuffles cabinet
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the State Executive Council (SEC). Under the new disposition, Barrister Christopher Green, who until now served as Commissioner for Sports, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Justice as the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. This was disclosed in a
target=_blank>Tinubu insists on January 1 implementation of new tax laws
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that the implementation of the new tax laws will commence on January 1 as scheduled. The tax reform laws have attracted widespread opposition, with many Nigerians, including opposition figures, calling on the President to suspend the January implementation date. The House of Representatives had also constituted a committee to
target=_blank>17 killed in Jigawa road crash
From Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse 17 people have been confirmed killed in a fatal road crash that occurred in Danmasara town, Dutse Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State on Tuesday. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident, which happened at about 12:15pm along the Dutse-Kwanar Huguma road, involved three vehicles –
target=_blank>B/Haram kills 8 in fresh attacks on Adamawa villages
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed eight people in three villages across Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State. Local sources confirmed that the attack occurred on Monday night, with the bodies of eight residents recovered, while four other persons remain missing. One of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the
target=_blank>Uganda vs Nigeria: Uzoho starts as Chelle makes 8 changes
Francis Uzoho will start in goal for Nigeria in the final Group C match against Uganda in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The goalkeeper is one of eight changes made by Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, for the dead-rubber match against the Cranes. Daily Trust had earlier reported the coach would
target=_blank>UK Imam proposes education, interfaith dialogue as solution to religious tensions in Nigeria
Sheikh Mohammed Mahmoud, Imam of the East London Mosque, has identified education, authentic religious scholarship and sustained interfaith engagement as critical solutions to deepening religious tensions in Nigeria. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna during his tour of the country, the UK-based cleric rejected narratives that frame violence in Nigeria as a religious war, insisting
target=_blank>Nasarawa govt earmarks N25bn on two flyovers
From Abubakar Abdullahi Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has earmarked N25 billion for the construction of two flyovers along the Abuja-Mararaba market in Karu Local Government Area to tackle traffic congestion. Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Planning, Munira Abdullahi, disclosed this in Lafia during budget breakdown, highlighting major capital projects for 2026. Other projects include
target=_blank>N7trn NNPC debt waiver threatens fiscal discipline – Centre
The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned the Federal Government’s approval of a massive debt waiver for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), amounting to $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion owed to the Federation Account. On Monday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the cancellation of a substantial portion
target=_blank>We arrested 3,081 suspects in 2025 – Kano police
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of no fewer than 3,081 suspects over various criminal activities across the state in 2025. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this in Kano on Tuesday during the 2025 end-of-year press briefing. Bakori said the arrests were made across 78 police divisions, 11
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Onyedika wins MOTM award in Super Eagles’ win over Uganda
Raphael Onyedika claimed the Man of the Match award following the Super Eagles’ 3–1 victory over the Cranes of Uganda. Onyedika, who made his maiden AFCON appearance in the match, scored a brace for the Super Eagles. He also formed an effective partnership with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in midfield. The midfielder was in action for the
AFCON 2025: Onyedika wins MOTM award in Super Eagles’ win over Uganda
target=_blank>Ekiti 2026: PDP threatens legal action against INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced its intention to approach the courts following the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, from the list of candidates for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the
Ekiti 2026: PDP threatens legal action against INEC
target=_blank>“New tax law not about change of name” – Atoyebi highlights benefits of NRS
Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant to the Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji has said that the transition from FIRS to Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, would mark a change in how the country manages revenue. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria is set to enter a new phase in its revenue administration as
“New tax law not about change of name” – Atoyebi highlights benefits of NRS
target=_blank>Suspend tax act now – PDP accuses Tinubu of ignoring Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the commencement date of the new Tax Act, citing discrepancies between the harmonised and gazetted versions of the law. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. The party expressed concern over
Suspend tax act now – PDP accuses Tinubu of ignoring Nigerians
target=_blank>Ogun assembly’s former deputy minority leader defects to APC from PDP
Ogun State House of Assembly has received a formal notification from a former Deputy Minority Leader, and member representing Abeokuta South one State Constituency, Lukman Atobatele, announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Atobatele cited internal crises, leadership disputes, and a lack of clear
Ogun assembly’s former deputy minority leader defects to APC from PDP
target=_blank>No opposition can unseat Tinubu in 2027 – Political group
A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Dr Sikirulai Ogundele, has ruled out the ability of any opposition coalition to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, insisting that Nigerians are fully aware of those responsible for the country’s past challenges. Ogundele made the declaration on Tuesday during
No opposition can unseat Tinubu in 2027 – Political group
target=_blank>AFCON: Oliseh reveals what could stop Nigeria from winning title
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed what could prevent Nigeria from winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON title in Morocco. The former Juventus midfielder spoke on a recent episode of Global Football Insights ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON victory over Uganda on Tuesday evening. Oliseh said: “What could stop Nigeria from winning
AFCON: Oliseh reveals what could stop Nigeria from winning title
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Seven teams qualify for Round of 16
At least seven countries have now confirmed their places in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Tunisia became the latest team to progress to the next round following their 1–1 draw with Tanzania in their final Group C fixture on Tuesday evening. The Carthage Eagles had thrashed Uganda 2–0 in their
AFCON 2025: Seven teams qualify for Round of 16
target=_blank>Defection: APC officially extends open invitation to Kano Gov Yusuf
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially invited Governor Abba Yusuf to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, and join the ruling party. The state APC chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, made the invitation on Tuesday on behalf of the immediate past National Chairman of the party, Umar Ganduje. Abbas
Defection: APC officially extends open invitation to Kano Gov Yusuf
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles qualify for last 16 as group winners with Uganda victory
Nigeria defeated Uganda 3–1 in their final Group C fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday evening. The Super Eagles came into the match already assured of their place in the Round of 16. However, Eric Chelle’s men needed to avoid defeat to ensure they finished as group winners. Paul Onuachu put
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles qualify for last 16 as group winners with Uganda victory
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