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Chelsea have handed young defender Landon Emenalo a major opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the senior team after new manager Xabi Alonso promoted the highly regarded academy graduate to the first-team squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. This development marks another significant milestone in the career of the 18-year-old, son of former Super Eagles defender Michael …

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Below is a complete list of 42 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami as listed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (𝐄𝐅𝐂𝐂) at i𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 f𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 or𝐝𝐞𝐫 m𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐇𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐉/𝐂𝐒/𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 1. Luxury duplex on Amazon Street, Plot No. 3011, Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama, Abuja (purchased in December 2022 for N500 million; increased value: N5.95 billion). …

US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, where he is expected to jointly hand over the coveted World Cup trophy to the winners of the tournament together with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The confirmation comes just days before the showpiece of world football reaches its climax, with reigning European champions Spain taking on …

The Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, has for the first time publicly addressed the death of Miss Mary Habila, dismissing allegations linking him to the incident and insisting there is no indication of foul play in the circumstances surrounding her death. Speaking on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja, where he also announced new infrastructure projects approved by …

The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that seeks to halt all American aid to Nigeria unless the Federal Government shows real progress in containing the violence and bringing the perpetrators to justice. The proposal, sponsored by Republican Congressman Gregory Steube, was adopted by voice vote on Wednesday during consideration of the fiscal year 2027 State Department …

Leandro Trossard completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on Wednesday for a reported fee of £15.3 million ($21 million). The 31-year-old Belgian winger, who featured in the 2026 World Cup, joined the Gunners from Brighton in January 2023. The winger played 174 times in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 36 goals and providing 34 …

The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) (Amendment) Bill 2026, which proposes stiffer penalties for various traffic offences, including a ₦50,000 fine for anyone found vending, trading or preaching in a commercial vehicle. The law, which is awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s assent, aims to strengthen road safety enforcement by increasing fines and prison sentences for offenses deemed …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce a biometric identity verification platform that will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to board aircraft without presenting a physical means of identification. The new platform, known as V-Pass, was launched on Thursday via the authority’s official X account as part of FAAN’s broader digital transformation program aimed …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of domestic and international investments, declaring that Nigeria, under his leadership, is ready and open for business. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during the official launch of the sales office and experience center for the landmark Abuja City Walk development project, the President, represented by his deputy, …