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By: David Akande Chibuike Nwaiwu has been making waves in Europe since joining Austrian side Wolfsberger AC from Enyimba in 2024, and recently made his debut for the Super Eagles. This milestone serves as a strong motivation for NPFL players and grassroots footballers. Nwaiwu began his professional career at Heartland FC, playing for the club during the 2021-2022 season before …

Galatasaray SK vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has praised the impact of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, saying the player has significantly increased the club’s global popularity. Hatipoglu said Galatasaray had become a household name across Africa and the Middle East following Osimhen’s arrival at the club.Galatasaray signed Osimhen from SSC Napoli in a historic €75 million permanent transfer last summer. Speaking ahead …

Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Saturday that he will not stand for any elected position in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the clarification in a statement signed by his Media Advisor/Consultant, Terver Akase, in Makurdi. There are reports on social media that Ortom has declared his intention to contest for the Benue North-West Senatorial seat …

Nigerian Army troops have killed suspected terrorists and rescued kidnapped persons in a nationwide operation. They also arrested criminal elements in the operation that took place in the last 24 hours. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in an operational update released to journalists on Saturday in Abuja. “In Plateau, Operation Enduring Peace troops neutralized three terrorists during an ambush in …

Dan D. KUNLE The war in Iran has shaken energy markets, sparking a crisis far beyond the battlefield. This geopolitical clash has exposed flaws in fuel production, refining and distribution. Fortunately, the Dangote megarefinery has helped Nigeria. At the center of the upheaval is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor through which nearly a fifth of global oil …

The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has urged Nigerians to reject vote buying and political inducements in the 2027 elections. NNPP Head of Communications and Strategy, Dr. Eugene Nweke, made the call in an Easter message on Saturday in Lagos. Nweke said the message was a warning to all Nigerians—leaders and citizens—as the country gradually approaches the 2027 elections. NNPP …

Speaking from Damascus, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Representative in Syria, Asseer Al-Madaien, said the country had experienced a “sharp increase” in the number of people crossing the border from Lebanon – more than 200,000 between March 2 and 27. “The vast majority, nearly 180,000 people, are Syrians, including Syrian refugees who once fled Syria to seek safety in Lebanon …

The sponsor of the National Commission for Coordination and Control of Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons Bill, Dr. Baba Mohammed, has extended Easter greetings to Nigerians, calling for peace and unity across the country. In a goodwill message, the Madaki of Ankpa urged Christians and other citizens to embrace the spirit of the holidays, describing Easter as a …

Media advisor to former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has slammed presidential aide Bayo Onauga over his recent comments on the leadership crisis plaguing the All Democratic Congress (ADC). Onanuga in his post on READ ALSO: Wike admits he wants to shoot journalists because of ‘one-sided’ comments (Video) Responding to this, Ibe said, “Dear @aonanuga1956, When someone cries louder …

That Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed recently convened women leaders in Manhasset, Long Island, for the fifth year, to reaffirm their collective commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), women’s rights, gender equality, and SDG principles UN Charter. Basic rights Participants underlined that gender equality is a fundamental human rights issue and a cornerstone of sustainable development, peace, security and inclusive …