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Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening Group F match at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland, leaving Moses Aduku’s side with work to do in the remaining group matches. Spain took control early at the Stadion Sosnowiec and broke the deadlock in the 13th minute thanks to Marisa García, who finished to …

Whitney Chukwu, popularly known as Nomy, has been disqualified from the 11th season of Big Brother Naija following a violation of the show’s rules. Her exit was announced after she refused to accept the “Benchwarmer” role she was assigned during the seventh week of the competition. Big Brother revokes Nomy’s stay According to the show’s organizers, the punishment followed the …

…Total merchandise trade rises to N41.44 trillion as exports widen gap with imports Mujeeb Akindoyin Nigeria recorded a merchandise trade surplus of 12.59 trillion naira in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest foreign trade statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure indicates that the value of Nigeria’s exports exceeded imports by 12.59 trillion naira …

By Ayo Kehinde The Dangote refinery has completed the approval of its offering documents, paving the way for its $1.6 billion initial public offering, which is expected to open next week. The signing ceremony was presided over on Monday in Lagos by Aliko Dangote, owner of the 700,000 barrel per day refinery, and was attended by consultants and other parties …

Nigeria hails safe return of former Sierra Leone president Koroma – Core Reporters Nigeria welcomes the safe return of former Sierra Leone President Koroma From our diplomatic correspondent Abuja (Core Reporters) Nigeria has facilitated the safe and dignified return of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma to the country, after more than two years of temporary relocation to Nigeria. …

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has warned that the delay in decisions on the 6GHz spectrum band is blocking essential mobile network infrastructure as the world transitions from 5G networks to early 6G networks. This is according to a statement released on Monday by GSMA director general Vivek Badrinath. 6 GHz is a radio frequency band used …

Daud Olatunji Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate, Hajia (Dr.) ‘Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has challenged opposition politicians to prepare for defeat in the 2027 elections, declaring that the PDP is confident of winning the polls. Kolapo, however, assured opposition members that they would not be victimized or abandoned if the PDP emerged victorious, saying politics should not destroy bonds …

Continued from yesterday and concluded ….The government must expand subsidized health insurance to cover low-income workers, informal workers, the elderly, pregnant women, children and people living with chronic illnesses. Basic diagnostic tests, maternal care, emergency services and essential medicines should be available at little or no cost to the most vulnerable. Primary health centers should receive direct and transparent funding, …

Nigerian footballers continued to make their mark across Europe over the weekend, with goals, assists and impressive individual performances spearheading another intense round of club action. Samuel Chukwueze made an immediate impact off the bench for AC Milan, providing the assist for Alphadjo Cisse’s 68th-minute goal against Juventus. Chukwueze played for 30 minutes before Milan conceded a spectacular equalizer in …

NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers – Core Reporters NISO and DisCos begin talks on outstanding market obligations to service providers From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) Nigeria’s Independent System Operator (NISO) has concluded an important public hearing with Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on their outstanding obligations to the Nigerian electricity market and …