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The resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation, the NFF, the General Secretary and questions surrounding over ₦17 billion supposedly earmarked to settle players’ allowances, grants and outstanding debts have once again exposed a fundamental fault line in Nigerian football: too much power at the top, too little accountability at the grassroots. As the country plans gambling reforms, the debate is …

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The countdown to the presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16 2027 progressed rapidly yesterday after The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday released the final list of candidates who will contest the presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16, 2027. The list features a total of 4,878 candidates with 18 of them vying for the presidency, …

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Nasarawa State has replaced its state president, Engr. Mohammed Auwal and adopted Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo as its governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The statement was made during a special conference of the party in Lafia on Saturday. The party said the replacement occurred in accordance with the provisions of the electoral law …

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that the South African police and the country’s defense forces are behind the killing of Nigerians in the country. He stated this in a statement condemning the spate of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in the former apartheid enclave, even as he revealed that more than 100 Nigerians had been killed …

Stocks fell on Friday after a series of earnings reports from major banks fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates at its next two meetings. However, the main indices strengthened this week. The Dow rose 400 points, or 1.2%. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.3%. JPMorgan Chase on Friday reported first-quarter profit …

The Hausa community in Europe has appointed Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo as its Chancellor, in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of the culture, language and well-being of the Hausa communities in Europe. The appointment was announced by the Emir of the Hausa community in Europe, Alhaji Surajo Jankado, during the International Hausa Day celebration held in Paris, France. …

US President Donald Trump said Canada is “eager to reach a deal with the US” and suggested it could be reached “soon” if Ottawa addresses its concerns about agricultural trade. Trump made the comments Saturday in Ireland, where he was asked if he was considering withdrawing from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “No, we’re fine. We’re going to have a good …

… Five prominent imams are said to be among the victims while the police remain silent Daud Olatunji Suspected bandits have reportedly kidnapped several Islamic clerics shortly after they attended a special prayer session for peace, national unity and success of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 elections in Zamfara state. The clerics were said …