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NSC hails Tinubu’s N200bn sports facilities support, backs Unity Cup
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving more than N200 billion for sports facilities, describing it as unprecedented support.
NSC...
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Jigawa approves N4.17bn irrigation, climate-smart agriculture projects
The Jigawa government says it will invest N4.17 billion to develop irrigation infrastructure and climate-smart agriculture in the state.
The initiative aims to boost food...
POLITICS
Osun guber: SDP denies endorsing APC’s Oyebamiji, says adoption letter fake
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has denied reports that its Osun State chapter has collapsed its structure to support the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Osun 2026: Ooni hosts SWAGA, prays for peaceful election
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday hosted the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) campaign team and prayed for peace during the...
Yilwatda repositions APC for 2027 victory — Aide
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has repositioned the party for victory in the 2027 general elections.
Mallam Yusuf...
METRO
2026 Hajj: Shettima lauds NAHCON’s seamless operation
) Vice- President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for achieving a seamless 2026 Hajj operation.
Shettima made the...
NSCDC impounds truck with 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated diesel in...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command, has impounded a truck conveying 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO),...
First Lady tasks NBA President on paving way for aspiring women
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) , the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)...
NATIONAL
NIS warns against unauthorised passport, visa payment platforms
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, as well as foreign nationals, against using unauthorised platforms for...
FG pursues compensation over South Africa attacks
The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent attacks in South Africa while strengthening diplomatic efforts to prevent further...
Tinubu says Nigeria regaining stability
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has recovered from the brink of bankruptcy, with the economy stabilised and security efforts gaining momentum under his administration.
The...
SPORTS
NSC hails Tinubu’s N200bn sports facilities support, backs Unity Cup
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving more than N200 billion for sports facilities, describing it as unprecedented support.
NSC...
Commonwealth Games: Adeshina ends Nigeria’s 72-year wait for High Jump medal
Temitope Adeshina has delivered one of the most historic performances of Team Nigeria’s campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
She won bronze in the...
WAFCON: FCC chairman urges Super Falcons to focus on 11th title
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OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie joins unveiling of Chibok schoolgirls tribute exhibition
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie attended the opening of “Statues Also Breathe,” an exhibition at the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL)...
Davido sets London premiere date for “ORIADE” album
Premiere Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has set Aug. 11 as an exclusive live premiere date for his forthcoming album, ‘Oriade’,...
D’banj becomes first Nigerian entertainer to ring London Stock Exchange closing...
Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artist to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange.
The...
CELEBRITIES
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Navy disrNavy recovers 13,000ltrs of AGO in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 13,000 litrs of product suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil(AGO) in Rivers after disrupting an...
DSS rearraigns convicted Ansaru commanders, others over alleged link to Oyo...
)The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday rearraigned two convicted Ansaru terror commanders and three other convicts im the Federal High Court in...
Kano anti-drug abuse committee warns politicians against interference
The Chairman, Kano State Inter-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, has warned politicians against mounting pressure on the committee...
LAW & JUSTICE
AMAC reaffirms commitment to security agencies, pledges zero-tolerance for criminality
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has reiterated its commitment to support the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure the safety...
Appeal Court judgment strengthens democracy, rule of law — IPAC
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has welcomed the Court of Appeal judgment setting aside the Federal High Court’s decision proscribing five registered political parties.
A...
Lawmaker pledges to resolve farmer-herder crisis in country
Rep. Inuwah Garba (APC-Gombe) has pledged to champion peace and reconciliation process to resolve farmer-herder crisis in the country.
Garba made the pledge on Thursday...
