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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Lesotho 2-1 on Friday night. The qualifiers played in Polokwane, South Africa, saw the Eagles pick up their third win in the series, after battling hard from the start. Goals from debutant Akor Adams and a well-taken penalty from William Troost-Ekong …

Premium Times Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer, Muskilu Mojeed, has called on the Nigerian government to provide sustained support to professional journalists, underscoring their critical role in bridging the gap between election promises and realities of governance. Mojeed made this appeal during a panel session at the ninth annual conference of the Guild of Online Business Publishers (GOCOP), held in …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may need around $870 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, a former chief technical advisor to the outgoing INEC president, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and Prof. Bolade Eyinla, has predicted.. Eyinla, who made the disclosure in Abuja during the retreat on the Yiaga Africa 2027 Election Scenarios and Election Risk Manipulation Index (EMRI), said …

The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed several oil refinery sites in Etche Local Government Area of ​​Rivers State. The Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement, Friday in Abuja. Ejodame said the airstrike, carried out on October 7, was a follow-up to credible …

Police officers in Kaduna have rescued 10 people kidnapped in the state. State police command spokesman, Mansir Hassan, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Friday in Kaduna. Hasan said. “In May, unidentified gunmen numbering about fourteen (14) invaded Kushe Makaranta in Kagarko Local Government Area and kidnapped several residents, whom they took to their hideout in the dense forest …

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), FCT chapter, has described eggs as one of the cheapest and most complete sources of protein, providing 12-13% of daily human nutritional requirements. The association stated this on Friday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the occasion of the World Egg Day 2025, themed Mighty Egg: Rich …

The Benue State House of Assembly has approved Governor Hyacinth Alia’s request to access a N100 billion loan from the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for infrastructure development. The House of Representatives approved the request at an emergency plenary session on Friday in Makurdi. Speaker of the House of Representatives Hyacinth Emberga read a letter dated October 9 signed by …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated against the American dollar at the official window on Friday. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data showed that the naira closed at N1,455.17/$1, compared with N1,466.65/$1 traded on Thursday. This represents an appreciation of N11.48 for the local currency against the American greenback. The naira closed flat against the dollar and traded at …

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced that the armed robber gang responsible for the killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, purchased the weapons from a supplier in Niger Republic. Spokesperson for the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday while announcing the arrest of 12 suspects linked to the September 29, 2025 robbery …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the Federal Government’s handling of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, particularly the lack of transparency around its costs. Speaking at a public event captured in a viral video on Friday, Makinde questioned why the Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, appeared evasive when asked to reveal financial details of the project. The governor’s …