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At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and more than 50 houses burnt down in Friday’s communal crisis in Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa Local Government Area. Spokesperson for the state police command, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Lafia. He said the incident occurred on Friday morning when suspected thugs carried out …

By: David Akande Chibuike Nwaiwu has been making waves in Europe since joining Austrian side Wolfsberger AC from Enyimba in 2024, and recently made his debut for the Super Eagles. This milestone serves as a strong motivation for NPFL players and grassroots footballers. Nwaiwu began his professional career at Heartland FC, playing for the club during the 2021-2022 season before …

Galatasaray SK vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has praised the impact of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, saying the player has significantly increased the club’s global popularity. Hatipoglu said Galatasaray had become a household name across Africa and the Middle East following Osimhen’s arrival at the club.Galatasaray signed Osimhen from SSC Napoli in a historic €75 million permanent transfer last summer. Speaking ahead …

To argue that Nigeria cannot afford policy inconsistencies that weaken its already fragile public health structure is not an exaggeration. The current disparity in retirement age between doctors and veterinary professionals is one such inconsistency, which requires urgent correction, not bureaucratic delays. The federal government’s decision to approve a retirement age of 65 for certain healthcare professionals is, in principle, …

Former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Saturday that he will not stand for any elected position in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the clarification in a statement signed by his Media Advisor/Consultant, Terver Akase, in Makurdi. There are reports on social media that Ortom has declared his intention to contest for the Benue North-West Senatorial seat …