AFCON 2025: Rwanda coach unveils provisional squad for Libya, Nigeria games
Rwanda head coach, Frank Spittler has released a 30-man provisional squad for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying…
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Worst period in the Nigeria’s history is over – Bishop Kukah calls for unity
The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has said the worst period in the country’s history is over…
Nigeria requires accurate, reliable energy data – FG
The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has said Nigeria requires accurate, reliable and timely energy…
Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage
Nigeria has been named among the world’s top social media engagements in 2024. Figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social…
IBM has delisted Nigeria as piracy prone country – FOC
Nigeria is no longer on the international list of countries prone to piracy by the International Maritime Bureau. The Flag…
Nigerian govt assures action on minors arraigned for #EndBadGovernance protests
The Federal Government has promised that there are ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of minors who were arrested over…
Arraignment of minors: Face banditry, kidnapping, Boko Haram – Kwankwaso knocks Nigeria govt
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed shock over the arraignment of minors…
Nigeria sends message to Botswana President-elect Duma Boko
Nigeria has congratulated the President-elect of Botswana, Duma Boko, on his historic election victory. The spokesperson of Nigeria’s Ministry of…
Fulham defender reveals how Messi inspired him to play for Nigeria
Nigerian defender, Calvin Bassey has revealed how Lionel Messi’s magical moments on the pitch inspired him to play for the…
US govt evacuates Binance executive from Nigeria in medically equipped aircraft
The United States has sent a medically equipped aircraft to evacuate the embattled Binance Holdings Limited executive, Tigran Gambaryan from…
Reps urge FG to safeguard Nigeria’s orbital slots to prevent potential $400m loss
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ensure prompt registration and renewal of Nigeria’s orbital slots…
Senate vows to address challenges confronting Steel Industry in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has vowed to address challenges confronting steel development, saying that there was a need to also call…
Real reasons Nigeria not making progress – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that progress would continue to elude Nigeria since the country has become a burial…
Politicians must provide dividends of democracy to tackle challenges in Nigeria – Waziri
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and aspirant of Chilun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives in…
AFCON 2025: CAF will not sanction Nigeria over Libya snub – Oparaku
Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Oparaku, is confident that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, will not sanction Nigeria over…
Nigeria requires strong institutions than individuals to grow – Gov Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said Nigeria needs strong institutions, not strong individuals to grow and sustain democracy…
Femi Ajayi: Recognizing Okun people’s contributions to Nigeria’s independence – Elevating College of Agriculture, Kabba to university status
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H.E ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU. The President, Federal Republic…
Presidency names those in charge of Nigeria as Tinubu, Shettima remain abroad
The Presidency has named the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, AGF George…
Nigeria govt denies apologising to Libya over Super Eagles’ detention at airport
The Nigerian government has denied a report claiming that it apologized to Libya, over their maltreatment of the Super Eagles,…
Do not listen to evil predictions, Nigeria will be great – Cleric tells Nigerians
The Visioner of African Jerusalem Ministry, Ibadan, Prophet Gideon Owoseni, has advised Nigerians not to listen to clerics who are…
Kevin Schade no longer eligible to play for Nigeria
Bentford forward, Kevin Schade is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This came after Schade…
Hardship: I see no light for Nigeria under Tinubu – Momodu
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu has expressed doubts over the capacity of the Bola Tinubu…
TRCN laments shortage of teachers in Nigeria, global community
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN has raised an alarm over the shrinking number of teachers available to impart…
Libya: ‘Power of social media’ – Troost-Ekong confirms Super Eagles returning to Nigeria
Captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong on Monday afternoon confirmed that Austin Eguavoen’s men are now returning to Nigeria…
Namibian Govt seeks Nigeria’s support on fight against corruption
The Government of Namibia has approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training opportunities,…
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Nigeria go top of Group D with 1-0 win over Libya
Nigeria have gone top of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The Super Eagles claimed…
Fuel hike: Dangote Refinery operates secret petrol pricing – Marketers
Nigeria’s petroleum marketers have accused Dangote Refinery of operating a secret petrol price regime. The president of the Petroleum Products…
No food for lazy man — Remi Tinubu urges Nigerians to work hard
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian youths to be hard-working, saying, “There is no food for…
LG autonomy: Nigeria has two tiers of government presently – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria will have three tiers of government only when the anomalies of local…
NHRC expresses concern as deaths from road accidents surpass killings by gunmen in Nigeria
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has expressed concern after available data indicated that deaths from road accidents surpassed killings…
Rivers LG poll: Nigeria may start experiencing better election without police — Atiku’s aide
Paul Ibe, the spokesman of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, said on Saturday…
Electricity price cheapest in Nigeria – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that electricity is cheapest in Nigeria compared to other African countries. Adelabu…
God will give Nigerians second independence from domestic colonialists – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has prayed that God will grant Nigerians a second independence from domestic colonialists. Ezekwesili said…
Diesel import into Nigeria increases by 22.66 percent
The import of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) into Nigeria increased by 22.66 percent to 4.94 billion liters in 2023 from…
Nigeria most blessed, no citizen meant to beg – Pastor Enenche
Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC, Dr Paul Enenche has ascribed the economic and other challenges bedeviling…
NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms from Wednesday across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on…
Hunger, high cost of living not only in Nigeria – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the economic hardship bedeviling Nigerians is not peculiar to the country, saying it is a global…
Gas explosion rocks Nigerian journalist’s home, injures 2, leaves newborn in coma
A suspected gas explosion has occurred at the residence of a Nigerian journalist, Abdulkareem Haruna, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood.…
World Bank approves additional $1.57bn loan for Nigeria
The World Bank announced that it has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to the Nigerian government to fund three…
‘My mission is to inspire more people’ – Leo Edochie, Nigeria’s top celebrity golfer vows
Precisely in August, last year, Chief Leo Edochie finally hit the fairway to herald his long overdue comeback to the…
‘My mission is to inspire more people’ – Leo Edochie, Nigeria’s top celebrity golfer vows
Precisely in August, last year, Chief Leo Edochie finally hit the fairway to herald his long overdue comeback to the…
Constitutional Review: Why I don’t support federalism system for Nigeria – Senator Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has stated that the clamour for federalism in Nigeria’s constitutional reform process is unnecessary,…
Constitutional Review: Why I don’t support federalism system for Nigeria – Senator Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has stated that the clamour for federalism in Nigeria’s constitutional reform process is unnecessary,…
UAE: Keyamo finalizes deal with Emirates Airlines ahead of flight resumption to Nigeria
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on Friday said he has finalized negotiations ahead of the resumption…
Health experts decry 17% contraceptive use rate in Nigeria
Health professionals at a webner on the role of contraception in ensuring ideal family size have decried its low use…
Interest rate hike: CBN suffocating investors, businesses in Nigeria – CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has tackled the Central Bank of Nigeria’s fifth interest rate hike…
ACJA will end escape of inter-state criminals in Nigeria – AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi has said that the full domestication…
UNGA-79: Again Nigeria demands UN security council seat
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to…
NCC seeks stakeholders input on enhancing telecom service delivery in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, in line with its key factors on collaboration, as outlined in the Commission’s focus areas,…
Mikel commends Lookman for choosing Nigeria over England
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has commended Ademola Lookman for choosing Nigeria over England whilst still at his prime.…