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“We are not satisfied”: NFF files …
TheNigeria Football Federation(NFF) has revealed that it has begun the process of appealing FIFA’s decision to reject its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the eligibility of some players fielded in their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash. The playoff match, held on 16 November ...
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Eid-ul-Fitr: Nigerian govt declares Thursday, Friday …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior,Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,who made the declaration on behalf of the fed...
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Soludo reaffirms confidence in Tinubu, seeks …
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed confidence in President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a courageous and patriotic leader capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges and advancing development in the South-east. Mr Soludo made the assertion on Tuesday after he was sworn in as th...
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Plateau PDP splits as Wike-aligned faction …
The Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into fresh turmoil after a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, elected Peter Tongshep as the state chairman of the party on Tuesday. Mr Tongshep emerged alongside 38 other mem...
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Court remands 22-year-old man over alleged …
A magistrate’s court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Tuesday, remanded a 22-year-old man, Success Eze, for allegedly defiling a minor. The prosecutor, Ayodeji Aina, said the defendant committed the offence on 5 March in Ogotun-Ekiti. Mr Aina, a police inspector, alleged that the defendant defiled his ...
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“We are not satisfied”: NFF files appeal as FIFA rejects Nigeria’s petition against DR...
UnverifiedTheNigeria Football Federation(NFF) has revealed that it has begun the process of appealing FIFA’s decision...
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Eid-ul-Fitr: Nigerian govt declares Thursday, Friday public holidays
UnverifiedThe Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026,...
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Soludo reaffirms confidence in Tinubu, seeks stronger federal support for South-east
UnverifiedGovernor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed confidence in President Bola Tinubu, describing him...
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Plateau PDP splits as Wike-aligned faction elects new executive
UnverifiedThe Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into fresh...
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Court remands 22-year-old man over alleged defilement of minor
UnverifiedA magistrate’s court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Tuesday, remanded a 22-year-old man, Success Eze,...
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15 killed in Katsina community as reprisal attack breaks year-long peace
UnverifiedAt least 15 people have been killed after suspected bandits launched a reprisal attack on...
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Benue students sit exams in damaged classrooms after storm tears off school roofs
UnverifiedOn Monday, students of Jesus College, Otukpo, in Benue State, resumed school for their terminal...
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Nigeria’s health workforce migration policy still at planning stage – Report
UnverifiedThe National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, approved in August 2024, remains in the planning...
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UTME 2026: JAMB summons 94 candidates, institutions over alleged registration fraud, fake certificates
UnverifiedThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has summoned 94 candidates and several tertiary institutions...
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APC senator faults Tinubu’s response to Borno explosion, urges focus on security
UnverifiedThe Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has criticised the federal government’s handling of renewed...
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Nigerian students head to Zimbabwe for African Spelling Bee championship
UnverifiedNigeria’s top young spellers will represent the country at the 2026 African Spelling Bee Championship...
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Abia: Group threatens strike over delay in salary structure implementation
UnverifiedThe Joint Unions of Tertiary Institutions in Abia State has announced plans to embark on...
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Nigeria expands TB detection with digital tools, diagnoses over 450,000 cases in 2025
UnverifiedNigeria is strengthening efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) through improved diagnostic technology, community-level interventions and...
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74-year-old woman brings live fowl as gift to Soludo at inauguration
UnverifiedA 74-year-old woman, Grace Okafor, on Tuesday brought a live fowl to present at the...
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Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Basij Commander have been killed
UnverifiedIsrael’s Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, says the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council,...
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BREAKING: Head of US Counterterrorism Center resigns, says war with Iran unjustified
UnverifiedThe Director of the National Counterterrorism Center in the United States, Joe Kent, has resigned...
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‘I witnessed what competent leadership can accomplish’: Tinubu says of Mbah @ 54
UnverifiedPresident Bola Tinubu has described Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as a “good and...
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Train accident sparks passenger safety fears on Abuja-Kaduna route
UnverifiedPassengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor have called for stricter safety protocols and enhanced operational...
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Actor Segun Ogungbe, Wunmi Ajiboye reunite nearly three years after breakup (PHOTOS)
UnverifiedNollywood actors Segun Ogungbe and his ex-wife, Wunmi Ajiboye, have sparked reunion rumours on social...
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Court fines EFCC for delaying former CBN governor Emefiele’s corruption trial
UnverifiedThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, imposed a N500,000 fine...
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