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The United Nations has issued a stark warning that a prolonged war in the Middle East could cause tens of millions of people to experience acute hunger, and dramatically worsen an already severe global food crisis. Speaking on Tuesday, World Food Program Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau said the ongoing conflict – now in its third week – could have …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, on …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says it will appeal the decision of the FIFA disciplinary committee rejecting its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo for fielding ineligible players in the World Cup qualifying playoff, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria protested that several players from the Democratic Republic of Congo team were ineligible for the match, which they won 4-3 on penalties …

The National Executive of the Labor Party disbanded the Temporary Committee led by former Finance Minister Nenadi Usman. The NEC also reiterated its confidence in the party’s National Working Committee led by Julius Abure. This was disclosed by the Secretary of the NEC Forum, Alhaji Abdulrahim Chindo in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The committee made the resolution at …