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Beyond The Numbers: Africa’s World Cup upsurge meets toughest test
For two weeks, Africa captured the fancy of the football world. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the continent produced its strongest collective performance...
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Align fuel cost with world crude oil price, Lokpobiri urges marketers
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged petroleum marketers to ensure that the pump prices of petroleum products reflect...
POLITICS
Alia says Benue security improving, reaffirms united APC
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue on Monday said the security situation in the state had improved significantly, with many internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning...
NASS candidates’ list unchanged – says Oyo APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has reiterated that the list of its candidates for the National Assembly seats in the 2027...
CVR: Take advantage of extension, INEC urges Lagos residents.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, has urged eligible residents to take advantage of the two-week extension of the Continuous...
METRO
Body of Benchers Annex: Tinubu affirms executive’s duty to equip Judiciary
President Bola Tinubu says the provision of infrastructure for the judiciary and the legal community is not an interference but a constitutional and collaborative...
Seplat ends routine gas flaring, expands LPG investment – Mgt
Seplat Energy Plc says it has ended routine gas flaring across its onshore operations in Nigeria, describing the milestone as a major step in...
Mixed reactions still trailing NYSC reforms
Nigerians have continued to express divergent views on the Federal Government’s extension of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course as well as other...
NATIONAL
Security: Nigerian Army graduates 4,739 recruits at Osogbo depot.
No fewer than 4,739 recruits of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake on Saturday passed out from the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun, as...
Army@163: COAS urges troops to remain steadfast, committed to national service.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers, soldiers, civilian staff, veterans and their families to remain steadfast in their...
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom has urged citizens...
The NOA Director in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, made the call at a public sensitisation campaign on Friday in Uyo.
Mkpoutom said that although...
SPORTS
Beyond The Numbers: Africa’s World Cup upsurge meets toughest test
For two weeks, Africa captured the fancy of the football world. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the continent produced its strongest collective performance...
Cape Verde bow out of World Cup after 3-2 loss to...
Cape Verde pushed reigning Champions Argentina to the brink but eventually lost their round of 32 2026 FIFA World Cup match 3-2 after conceding...
2026 World Cup: Belgium stun Senegal 3-2 with late comeback
Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter.
The result saw Belgium overturn a two-goal...
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
Fans celebrate Nollywood legend RMD at 65
Fans of legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, have celebrated him as he marks his 65th birthday
Reports shows...
Spotify, Afro Nation partner to promote Afrobeats globally
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 edition.
The company said in a...
Olodo Uprising” phenomenon ignites debate
Nigeria’s digital space has been awash with intense discourse and keen arguments as a sharp cultural divide emerged over a trending phenomenon tagged the...
CELEBRITIES
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
Police arrest 150 in Lagos, recover arms in major raid
Police
The Police command in Lagos State has arrested 150 suspects and recovered unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property and illicit drugs during Operation...
Oriire abduction: Oyo Govt reassures of safe rescue of abductees.
The Oyo State Government has reassured the general public that security agencies were working tirelessly to secure the safe rescue of the children and...
NADCEL 2026: COAS reaffirms Army’s readiness against emerging security threats
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and confronting emerging security threats.
This...
LAW & JUSTICE
Why transparency, accountability matter in appointment of judges.
The appointment and discipline of judges remain among the most important processes in any democratic society.
They determine the quality, independence and credibility of the...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged to...
Ms Grace Ike, the council’s chairman, made the pledge in Abuja during an operations tour of the FCT Command by Deputy Inspector-General of Police...
CNS urges personnel to maintain harmonious relationship with Civilians
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas has charged naval personnel to foster and maintain cordial relationship with the civilians of...
