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Troops operating under the 34 Artillery Brigade have reopened the Lilu–Eketutu Road in Imo State. The road, which lies between the borders of Anambra and Imo States, has been closed for three years due to the illicit activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The troops, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Department of …

Nkeiruka Nwode Alleged $100 Million Fraud Investigation: ‘I Deserve a Medal, Not Blackmail’ – Police Officer Breaks Silence In Nigeria’s often polarized debate over policing, stories of officers who say they have pursued accountability within the system rarely dominate the headlines. But a senior police official has now come forward with a detailed account of how an investigation she handled …

Peter Obi, former Labor Party (Nigeria) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has denied accusations of trying to recruit Daniel Bwala into his campaign team. Bwala, who is currently Special Adviser on Policy Communications to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claimed that Obi sought his involvement in the campaign through an approach allegedly facilitated by former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Responding to …

Young striker Prosper Peter signed a new contract with French Ligue 1 side Angers. Peter, 18, has extended his contract with Angers until June 2028. He has scored three goals in nine starts in Ligue 1 this season, but is currently injured. Peter signed his first professional contract in September 2024. He has Nigerian roots, but is currently international with …

FC Porto secured a 2-1 victory over Stuttgart in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie on Thursday evening, with Terem Moffi opening the scoring in the 21st minute. This marked Moffi’s second goal since joining the Dragons in January. Seven minutes later, his national team teammate Zaidu Sanusi assisted young Rodrigo Mora, who doubled …

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has set up a committee to tackle the proliferation of illegal universities and degree mills in Nigeria. The move was publicized in a statement posted on the NUC website, which highlighted a six-point terms of reference that mandates the committee to work with security and anti-corruption agencies to arrest and prosecute operators of fake institutions …

At least 20 motorists have been punished for various traffic offenses by the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). This was made known on Friday by the Corps Public Relations Officer, Odunsi Afolabi who stated that the offenders were found guilty in the Phase II trial of the FRSC Mobile Court held at the Itori Unit …

Senator Ireti Kingibe Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed concern over the gradual drift towards one-party rule in Nigeria, insisting that a vibrant opposition is crucial to the survival of democracy. The senator, who spoke in an exclusive interview on Friday on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, stressed …

By Oma Akatugba Mikel Arteta has insisted his attention remains firmly focused on the present as Arsenal FC prepare to face Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League, with the Spaniard urging his players to embrace the decisive stage of the season. Speaking ahead of the clash in Leverkusen, Arteta was asked about the weight of recent history surrounding …

Iran’s national football team has rejected Donald Trump’s comments that its players could face safety risks if they travel to the United States to watch the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In a firm message posted on social media on Thursday, the Iranian side emphasized that no country has the authority to prevent it from participating in the global football tournament. …