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President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. In his speech at the inauguration ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu’ tasked the 50-year-old with supporting efforts to strengthen fiscal policy and advance Nigeria’s economic reforms. The President commended Oyedele for his contribution to tax reform and policy development in the country. …

The Senegalese footballers rejoice The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals committee will meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to hear appeals, including the highly contentious dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The case arises from a previous ruling by the CAF disciplinary commission regarding the controversial conclusion of the tournament. The Moroccan …

After the goalless draw against Nasarawa United, Coach Kabiru Sani of EFCC FC shared his reflections on the match and looked forward to the team’s upcoming fixture. In his post-match comments, Coach Sani acknowledged the team’s need for three points but commended his players for their improved performance, especially considering the disappointing result in Bauchi. Read Also: Coach Adams Usman …

The Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) on Monday confirmed that several passengers sustained injuries in a train accident along the Abuja-Kaduna railway corridor. NRC Executive Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement that the incident occurred at 10.30am near Asham. According to him, the accident involved the rear locomotive and the passenger carriage. Opeifa said: “Initial reports indicate that the …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has included two new wingers in the squad that will contest the four-nation invitational tournament in Turkey, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The initial idea was for the tournament to be held in Jordan but it has been moved to Türkiye due to the escalation of violence in the Middle East due to the war between …