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target=_blank>NFF begins appeal as FIFA rejects petition against DR Congo
The Federation of International Football Federations FIFA has rejected Nigeria’s petition to disqualify Congo DR on the grounds of alleged use of ineligible players. FIFA’s decision was revealed by the Nigeria Football Federation in a media release on Tuesday. Nigeria lost to Congo DR 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in
target=_blank>2027: I’ll work for Tinubu’s reelection, says Gov Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027, declaring that he would actively work for the President’s second term bid. Adeleke said the lingering crisis over the control of local government areas in Osun State would not affect his earlier endorsement of Tinubu.
target=_blank>Seyi Tinubu: My father driving this country in a direction never seen
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, says his father is driving Nigeria in a direction never seen. Speaking in a trending video, the first son appealed to Nigerians to have faith in his father’s administration. He vowed to continue praying for his father’s second term bid, adding that ongoing reforms would yield long-term benefits
target=_blank>832 rounds of live ammunition recovered as DSS nabs Suspected Gunrunner
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, arrested one suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo. Security sources disclosed that the arrest followed credible intelligence on Dugo’s plan to buy 832 rounds of live ammunition from one Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), another
target=_blank>FG declares public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary
target=_blank>Racism: Nigerian player hospitalised after knife attack in Lithuania
A Nigerian player Chinonso Jeremiah Obi, plying his trade in Lithuania has been hospitalized for injury sustained following a knife attack on Tuesday. According to reports in Lithuania, Obi suffered a knife attack while his team FK Dianava was preparing to travel for a league one match against Taurus in Taurage. Obi was stabbed near
target=_blank>Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US troops dies hours after arrest by Trump’s forces
A 41-year-old Afghan asylum seeker who once worked alongside United States forces has died in custody of immigration authorities less than a day after his arrest. The incident has triggered anger among his family and renewed scrutiny of detention conditions in the country. Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, a father of six based in Richardson, Texas, was
target=_blank>‘We must not let our guard down’, Ndume warns Maiduguri residents
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has condemned the multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, on Monday night. The explosion reportedly claimed 23 lives and left 146 others injured. In a statement he personally signed, Ndume described the incident as “barbaric and inhumane,” noting that it targeted densely populated areas, including
target=_blank>Aduda meets APC national chairman after dumping PDP
Philip Aduda, Senator who represented the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the 9th Senate, visited the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, on Tuesday. Aduda, who resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a couple of hours ago, is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the APC National Chairman, Prof.
target=_blank>Trump’s counter-terrorism chief resigns over Iran War
The Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Kent announced his decision on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer support the administration’s stance on the conflict. “I cannot in good conscience back this war,” he said. In a
target=_blank>We have two factions in ADC now – Abejide
A member of the House of Representatives on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Leke Abejide, has raised fresh concerns over the ongoing crisis within the party, following the emergence of a coalition faction. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, Abejide said the party had remained stable until the coalition
We have two factions in ADC now – Abejide
target=_blank>EPL: Man City could still win title ahead of Arsenal – Aguero
Former Argentina striker, Sergio Aguero, has claimed there is a possibility for Manchester City to still end up as Premier League champions this season. City are nine points behind Arsenal, but have an outstanding fixture to play. Despite the inconsistent form of Pep Guardiola’s team, Aguero was quick to point out the 2011/2012 campaign as
EPL: Man City could still win title ahead of Arsenal – Aguero
target=_blank>Lagos prosecutes over 8,000 residents for environmental offences
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that more than 8,000 residents were prosecuted within the last year for environmental infractions, including open defecation. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Tuesday during a television interview, where he outlined the government’s strategy combining enforcement measures with behavioural reorientation. Wahab explained
Lagos prosecutes over 8,000 residents for environmental offences
target=_blank>EFCC returns N387m recovered from fraudsters to Jigawa State government
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N387,483,488 recovered from suspected fraudsters to the Jigawa State Government, following the conclusion of an investigation into the alleged diversion of public funds. The funds were presented on Tuesday at the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate to the state’s Director of Treasury Operations, Muhammad Haruna. The
EFCC returns N387m recovered from fraudsters to Jigawa State government
target=_blank>Trump dismisses Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war
President Donald Trump seems unbothered about the resignation of Joe Kent as the United States Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, calling his exit “a good thing.” Speaking on Tuesday, alongside the visiting Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, the President said he read the statement by Kent, whom he thought was a nice guy but
Trump dismisses Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war
target=_blank>Labour Party crisis: NEC sacks Usman-led committee, backs Abure
The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Labour Party has disbanded the Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee, restating its backing for the National Working Committee (NWC) headed by Mr Julius Abure. This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the Secretary of the NEC Forum, Alhaji Abdulrahim Chindo. Comprising duly elected state
Labour Party crisis: NEC sacks Usman-led committee, backs Abure
target=_blank>Kebbi: ADC reacts to Malami’s return, vows to challenge APC
The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has weighed in on the return of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, following his release from custody, urging calm among supporters while raising concerns about the broader implications of his legal battles. In a statement issued Tuesday by its Publicity Secretary, Habibu Abubakar
Kebbi: ADC reacts to Malami’s return, vows to challenge APC
target=_blank>COAS urges troops to uphold human rights, civilian protection
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders at all levels to uphold the fundamental human rights and safety of all Nigerians in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, said in a statement that respect for human rights remains critical to
COAS urges troops to uphold human rights, civilian protection
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA officially rejects Super Eagles petition against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that FIFA has rejected their petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo. This was confirmed by the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, on Tuesday. Sanusi however insisted they were not satisfied with the verdict and will begin the process of appealing it. He said: “We have received
2026 World Cup: FIFA officially rejects Super Eagles petition against DR Congo
target=_blank>Kaduna court sends three to prison for online fraud
A Kaduna State High Court has sentenced three men to five years in prison each for their roles in separate online fraud schemes. Justice A. Isiaka, presiding over the court in Kaduna, delivered the verdict against Aliyu Hassan, Samuel Olamide, and Solomon Joseph Christian after they were found guilty of impersonation and obtaining money under
Kaduna court sends three to prison for online fraud
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