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U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso make history with quarterfinals, World Cup qualification

Nigeria, April 4 -- Burkina Faso have made history as the first team to secure qualification for both the 2025 CAF U-17 AFCON quarter-finals and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The West African side ar... Read More


Why I flew helicopter to my hometown - Akpoti-Uduaghan

Nigeria, April 4 -- Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said her resort to the use of helicopter to her hometown was her husband's idea. Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this on T... Read More


Court rejects case against Lagos-Calabar highway project

Nigeria, April 4 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos, South-west Nigeria, on Thursday, rejected a suit challenging the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Delivering judgement, ... Read More


Ahead of 17th edition, US consulate hosts Headies reception in Lagos

Nigeria, April 4 -- In celebration of the upcoming 17th edition of The Headies, the United States Consulate in Lagos hosted a grand reception on Thursday at the Consul General's residence in Ikoyi. T... Read More


NJC disowns Imo governor's unilateral appointment of Acting Chief Judge

Nigeria, April 4 -- The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Friday disowned Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma's unilateral appointment of Theophilus Nzeukwu as the state's acting Chief Judge. In a pres... Read More


Abure still LP national chairman despite Supreme Court judgement - Spokesperson

Nigeria, April 4 -- The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Obiora Ifoh, says Julius Abure remains the national chairman of the party despite the judgement of the Supreme Court on F... Read More


Kwara govt, Thomas Adewumi University sign MOU on teaching hospital

Nigeria, April 4 -- The Kwara State Government has signed an agreement to upgrade the Omu Aran General Hospital to a teaching hospital for the Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) Oko in Irepodun Local Gov... Read More


Gunmen abduct Ebonyi govt official

Nigeria, April 4 -- Gunmen on Thursday abducted Blessing Adagba, the coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on Thursday... Read More


Israeli rescued from kidnappers in Taraba

Nigeria, April 4 -- Nigerian security forces have rescued an Israeli national from kidnappers in Taraba State. The state police command's public relations officer, James Saminu, confirmed this in a s... Read More


Governor Abiodun declares Ogun State ready for 22nd National Sports Festival

Nigeria, April 4 -- Ogun State is set to host the 22nd National Sports Festival, as Governor Dapo Abiodun reaffirmed the state's readiness during an extensive inspection of key venues. With final tou... Read More