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Sanction for terrorism: FG publishes the updated list of 48 sponsors The federal government has released an updated list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the country. The list was published on the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NiGSAC) website on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at nigsac.gov.ng The list is shown in full below: Y/N Name Surname Registration date …

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered the immediate suspension of commanding officers along the Lagos-Seme border corridor following allegations of extortion leveled against personnel of the Service. The decision follows viral online reports and videos alleging corrupt practices and illegal financial requests by immigration agents stationed along the busy international route. A statement …

Barcelona have extended their lead in Spain’s La Liga after beating Espanyol 4-1 at Camp Nou on Saturday night. With this win, the league leaders are nine points clear of rivals Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona on Friday. Ferran Torres rose highest to head in Lamine Yamal’s corner at the back post in the …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $200 million loan to support the expansion of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and job creation across the country. AfDB revealed this in a statement posted on its website on Saturday. The bank said the loan will fund the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure to Enhance Employment (D-VIBE) Project, a flagship initiative aimed at …

By Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s U-18 and U-20 men’s handball teams have qualified for the final of the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament in Lomé after impressive semi-final wins over Ghana. The U-18 team produced a dominant performance, thrashing their West African rivals 42-22 with a combination of attacking efficiency and solid defense to maintain their …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has elected its new state officials to lead the affairs of the party for the next four years. The elections were held in Lafia on Saturday, through a consensus agreement ratified by delegates from all 13 local government areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr John Michael-Abdul emerged as the new state president, …

Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately revoke the passports of individuals who legally renounce Nigerian citizenship. The Minister gave the directive in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, Tunji-Ojo said the directive applies to Nigerians whose resignation requests have …

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The worsening Lassa fever epidemic in Benue state has triggered an urgent intervention by the international medical-humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF), as rising infections and deaths put heavy pressure on already stretched health facilities. Working in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health, MSF has deployed emergency teams to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, following a …

Arsenal suffered a major blow in the title race after losing 2-1 against Bournemouth in a Premier League match on Saturday afternoon. The defeat meant that the hosts lost the opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the standings to 12 points. Junior Kroupi gave Bournemouth an early lead before Viktor Gyokeres equalized with a penalty after a …