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Police agents in Imo have raided the camp of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), known as “Mother Valley” and killed two suspected members of the group in the state. They also recovered more than 300 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during the operation. The state Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, confirmed the raid at a press conference held at the …

The United Bank for Africa (UBA PLC) has reaffirmed its commitment to channeling diaspora-led investments into Nigeria. This followed strategic engagement with Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission. The meeting, held at UBA’s UK office on Monday, brought together key officials from NiDCOM, led by its President/Chief Executive Officer, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and UBA executives, including Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver …

Victor Osimhen was injured during Galatasaray’s match against Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles forward was substituted in the second half following an arm injury suffered by Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté. Leading 1-0 from the first leg in Türkiye, Galatasaray looked to finish the job but failed to match …

The Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar declared Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the failure to sight the Shawwal crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement, which marks the end of the 2026 Ramadan fast, was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee. According to …

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The squad includes captain Wilfred Ndidi, along with Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman. Also selected were goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, midfielder Frank Onyeka, and strikers Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, and Paul Onuachu. Three players received their …

The Vice President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Wednesday received, in a courtesy call, members of the Nigeria Police Force Steering Committee, established to develop a framework for the establishment of the state police. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on March 4, 2026 inaugurated an eight-member committee to develop a framework for the state police. Senator …

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked all commissioners and other political appointees in the state. Soludo, who was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, directed all political appointees in the state to immediately hand over their duties. The governor gave the directive in a circular signed on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the …

Gunmen on Wednesday kidnapped four Cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Idi-Ayunre area of ​​Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were at the institute for a familiarization visit when they were kidnapped by a six-member gang. A farmer who managed to escape from the scene said the gunmen suddenly emerged from the bushes and intercepted their …

The Labor Party has set a presidential primary for May 23, 2026 as part of its preparations for the 2027 general election. This was made known in a statement issued after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party held in Abuja, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Edo Diasporan strongly supports the development drive …

Maduka Okoye has celebrated her return to the Super Eagles by being named Goalkeeper of the Week in the Italian Serie A. Although Udinese lost 1-0 to Juventus, Okoye was brilliant in the matchday 29 clash. He made at least seven big saves. And this performance has now been rewarded with a call-up to the Super Eagles. The Udinese goalkeeper …