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A security expert and coordinator of the Katsina Security Community Initiative, Bashir Kurfi, has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that suspected bandit commanders participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, warning that the claims raise serious questions about Nigeria’s intelligence gathering and security screening systems. Kurfi, who spoke on Tuesday during Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 …

The World Cup 2026 kicked off June 11, and as of today, 13 match-days after, in the middle of the second round of the group matches, we have witnessed the beautiful game on display – the first World Cup to take place in three countries: the US, Canada and Mexico, 16 cities, 104 games, over a period of 39 days, …

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Petroleum), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has tasked the Nigeria Middle and Lower Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to ensure that petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulation of downstream petroleum markets. The Minister gave the directive in Abuja on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the NMDPRA General Counsel …

Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, Coordinator of Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), and Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry on Tuesday urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s economic and security challenges, saying faith in God remains the surest path to lasting peace. Kumuyi made the remarks on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Benue …

BUA Group has denied reports that the company and its chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu are in talks to acquire the state’s 70% in Kano Pillars Football club. The company in its press release on Monday noted that it has not taken any action or communication with anyone in this regard. The statement read in part, “Our attention has been drawn …

Claiming: A user X posted a video alleging that bandits surrounded a market in Zamfara after residents attacked one of their members. Verdict: Wrong! We found no credible evidence that such an incident occurred in Zamfara State. The same video has also previously been shared online with different claims. Full Text User X, chi… (@nnamanichi93717), shared a videos (archived Here) …

The National Institute for Sports (NIS), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, has announced plans to launch an eight-week summer grassroots coaching program in Uyo as part of efforts to strengthen the development of grassroots sports and improve the quality of training across Nigeria. The programme, which is expected to bring together aspiring and practicing coaches from …

Ukrainian authorities reported eight civilians killed and 35 others injured in a Russian attack on the town of Dnipro on Mondaywhile Russian authorities reported at least six people killed as a result of Ukrainian attacks on Russian and Russian-controlled territory over the weekend. Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, eight years after annexing the Crimean …

Presiden NIGERIA, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dikenal tidak altruistik dalam tindakannya. Perjalanan politik, pemerintahan, “kemurahan hati” dan “filantropi” yang ia jalani telah menunjukkan dalam 30 tahun terakhir, dan bahkan lebih lagi, bahwa apa pun yang ia lakukan, dan masih ia lakukan, yang menguntungkan orang lain selain dirinya, adalah, dan masih tetap, sebuah IOU. [l Owe You]. Hutang yang akan dibayar …

A Nigerian businessman popularly known as Big Joe has reportedly been killed by unidentified gunmen outside his business premises in Witbank, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday, June 28, has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian community in South Africa, with many calling for a thorough investigation and swift justice for the deceased. Project …