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The Chief Executive Officer of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, stressed the importance of discipline and concentration as Kwara United Queens officially launched in Ilorin. Mallam Mogaji made this known on Thursday during the inauguration ceremony held at the Club secretariat within the Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The state’s number one sports administrator noted that success in sports …

Court orders permanent forfeiture of $400 million linked to AVM Abdulraheem The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Boko Haram member, Auwalu Samaila, to death by hanging. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, April 9, 2026, found Samaila guilty and sentenced to death after pleading guilty to the six charges brought against him by the Federal …

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Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Other ADC factions staged protests at INEC headquarters Another faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership loyal to Nafiu Bala on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more 2. ADC Congress, convention will be held as planned, former chairman, Nwosu, …

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released guidelines for collection, management and administration of Insured Protection Fund (IPPF). The new guidelines, established under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, introduce a rigorous system of mandatory contributions and oversight designed to ensure that the “protection of policyholders and beneficiaries covered by an insurance policy” remains a top priority. With …

The President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, UK Branch, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria and diaspora professionals, warning that continued brain drain and weak infrastructure could further weaken the country’s education and healthcare sectors. Speaking in an interview after handing over a printer donated by the Unilag Alumni UK Branch, worth over ₦1 million to alma …

The Defense Headquarters on Thursday confirmed a terror attack on a military base in Beniskeikh, Borno State by elements of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday. Defense Headquarters in a statement issued in reaction to the incident, however, remained silent on reports that terrorists killed Brig. OO Braimah, Commander of the Joint Task Force Brigade at Benesheikh, …

Former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ralph Nwosu, has insisted that his party will go ahead with its planned national congress and convention despite the current crisis in the leadership and position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Nwosu made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, stressing that his …

President Tinubu “I express my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country in Borno State today.”-Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29th Brigade Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, who died …

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to stand firm behind the nation’s armed forces following the tragic loss of soldiers in a coordinated terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, describing the fallen troops as heroes whose sacrifices will never be forgotten. In a statement marked by both grief and determination, the President expressed deep sadness …