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Once again, the irony of Nigerian football is not lost on me: just as the entire world is preparing for the biggest World Cup in history without the Super Eagles, a youngster from this very country is making the most expensive transfer ever made from Sweden to the Premier League in less than a year playing in Europe. This is, …

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu says disinformation and hostile propaganda have become major security threats, underscoring the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Shaibu said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) 2026 Quarter One and Quarter Two Combined Media Workshop. Represented by …

A pro-European party has won elections in Armenia, despite what observers called overt “intervention” and “pressure” from Russia.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, appointed Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The short event took place at the Presidential Villa, attended by ministers’ wives and senior government officials.Following the resignation of former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Minister of Power, Chief …

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over growing insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education. This was stated by the national president of the NUT, Audu Amba, answering questions from journalists on the sidelines of the 114th International Labor Conference (ILC) underway in Geneva. Amba said teachers, students and …

The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow where Mrs. Olaide John-Paul, and his twin sons were allegedly detained after they were kidnapped in Ibadan. Mrs John-Paul is the younger sister of Adebayo Adelabu, former minister of power, and aspiring governor. The building located in Lako Community, Aiyegun-Anaye road area in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, was demolished on Monday. …

By Abayomi Ademola Abia Angels recorded an impressive 1-0 win over hosts Rivers Angels, while Nasarawa Amazons remain on course for the title with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bayelsa Queens. On the other hand, Edo Queens thrashed FC Robo Queens 4-1 in the second day of the ongoing NWFL Super Six in Port Harcourt. Winner David’s 26th minute …

Georgette GagnonDeputy UN Special Representative who currently leads the UN mission, UNAMA, reflected on recent visits across the country and said the public repeatedly described increasing hardship. Ms. Gagnon noted that the country’s de facto authorities have consolidated territorial and administrative control and currently faces “no significant armed or political challenges,” but warned that this apparent stability hides greater risks. …

Three people have died after the Warri-Itakpe train service derailed in Agbor, Delta State, on Monday morning. The Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Managing Director Kayode Opeifa. –What NRC says– “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an accident involving the Warri-Itakpe train service (WITS) occurred today,” the statement read. Announcement “Emergency …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Former Minister of Humanity, Sadiya Farouq, asked the court to vacate the arrest warrant Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, on Monday asked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to set aside the arrest warrant issued against her.Read more 2. Tinubu salutes …