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By Victor Osula, Abuja The federal government has delivered its strongest diplomatic rebuke yet to South Africa for persistent attacks on Nigerians, declaring that the killing of its citizens must stop immediately after revealing that at least 98 Nigerians have died from mob violence and hatred in the country over the past four years. The stern warning was issued in …

*See names of officers shot dead *The Danjuma, Garba connections In Nigeria’s political history, the fate of two military officers – one dead, one still living – was decided by a specific date. The first officer was 41 years, 10 months when he became the Head of State. Six months later, he was removed in a bloodbath. His successor was …

Rinsola is one of the 22 players invited by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the Paris 2024 Women Olympic Football Tournament qualification fixture.     The 25-year-old UG Tenerife star has previously represented England at Under 21 level, before declaring her interest in representing Nigeria at senior level.     She becomes the latest England’s youth international to switch …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday overturned a ruling ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The other parties are the Action Peoples Party (APP), the Action Alliance (AA), the Accord Party (AP) and the Zenith Labor Party (ZLP). The Court of Appeal, with a unanimous …

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has warned that President Bola Tinubu will be held responsible if anything happens to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, who is currently facing legal battles. Abdullahi, a former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, made this claim by arguing that el-Rufai’s continued detention was politically motivated and designed …

By Ayo Kehinde Brent crude prices fell more than 5% on Monday after the United States and Iran suspended attacks over the weekend, easing concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies and raising expectations that diplomatic efforts could help contain the conflict. Brent crude futures fell $4.89, or 5.05%, to $91.89 a barrel by 0009 GMT, after briefly slipping …

Osun State governorship elections next month cannot be rigged or stolen as the votes of the people of Osun will count and dictate the winner of the polls, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke said on Monday at a massively attended rally in Oke Ila, Ifedayo Local Government. “I have heard some politicians promising to steal votes. Where and how? …

By Okechukwu Nwanguma The Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, continues to demonstrate that professional policing is not achieved simply through political speeches or statements, but through responsive, determined and principled leadership. On July 25, 2026, RULAAC filed a petition with the Inspector General regarding the arbitrary arrest, unlawful detention, and apparent abuse of police powers against Eng. Leonard …

Team Nigeria’s extraordinary gold rush at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games gained even more momentum on Tuesday when Rafiatu Folashade Lawal produced another record-breaking performance to win the women’s 58kg weightlifting title, securing Nigeria’s sixth gold medal of the Games in spectacular fashion. Competing before an enthusiastic crowd within the weightlifting arena, Lawal put in a performance worthy of a …