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On Monday, March 9, 2026, Nigerian newspapers published a report stemming from a Federal Ministry of Finance media report that Nigeria spent ₦27.2 trillion on public debt servicing between 2024 and 2025, exceeding capital expenditure by ₦3.9 trillion. The report shows that debt service rose from ₦12.63 trillion in 2024 to ₦14.57 trillion in 2025, an increase of 15.4%. In …

The Lagos State police command on Tuesday charged four officers with the murder of a trader in Chief Magistrates Ebute Metta Court in the state. Police agents in August last year shot dead seven traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. The defendants – Manu Bala (41), Jibrin Samaila (47), Ibrahim Garuba (29) and Ibrahim Kashimu, (26) – …

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has urged the NFF to comply with coach Eric Chelle’s demands, insisting that the coach has earned the right to make requests and continue with the national team. Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Mba stated that Chelle has already proven her ability with the team and should be given the opportunity to continue …

The Network of Advocacy for Positive Impact Initiative (NAPII) has urged stakeholders to exercise caution and responsibility in discussions surrounding the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), underlining the need to support critical national institutions. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of NAPII, Comr. William Bassey, said the session was called to “set the record straight” on recent …

By Edwin N Khakie MONROVIA, Liberia, March 11, 2026 — Leymah Gbowee has praised young Liberians in Foya for raising the national flag amid rising tension along the Liberia-Guinea border. In a message reacting to the situation, Gbowee commended the youth for demonstrating patriotism after reports that Guinean soldiers had earlier hoisted their flag on land believed to be within …