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"It won't be easy, but I trust my team," Osimhen says ahead of must-win Man City clash

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- Fresh from continental duty and still carrying the physical and emotional weight of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Victor Osimhen has wasted no time refocusing his ambition. The ... Read More


Trump reverses self on Greenland after meeting NATO chief

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- President Donald Trump has changed his stance on acquiring Greenland as a US territory, saying he reached a "framework" deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He also announ... Read More


Will America ever learn?, By Omotayo A Fakinlede

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- Make no mistake: Nicolas Maduro does not deserve sympathy for his recent kidnap by US President Donald Trump. Maduro, along with his predecessor Hugo Chavez, failed their countryme... Read More


Ex-minister Agunloye disregarded FEC directive on Mambilla power project contract - Witness

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- A witness told the FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday that former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, failed to follow the directive of the Federal Executive Council... Read More


Court jails illegal miner five years in Kwara

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has convicted and sentenced a 52-year-old man, Ilori Elicanah, to five years' imprisonment for illegal mining and unlawful possession of solid ... Read More


EFCC hands over N1.28 billion recovered from Sujimoto CEO to Enugu govt

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The Enugu State Government has received N1.28 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered from the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Constru... Read More


NAHCON, Saudi officials meet in Abuja on 2026 Hajj

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj with the hosting of senior officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Ha... Read More


753 Housing Units Fraud Trial: Bank official details disbursements of N1.6bn on Emefiele's instructions

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- A prosecution witness at the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday narrated how he disbursed over N1.6 billion on the instruction of the former governor of the Central Ban... Read More


Lagos govt disburses N40 million to families of fallen LASTMA officers

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The Lagos State Government has disbursed a total of N40 million to the families and dependants of officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) who died in the ... Read More


"Everything was at risk": Rio Ferdinand reflects on chaotic AFCON final, Senegal walkout, Mane's leadership

Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco delivered spectacle, tension and elite football, but its final also flirted dangerously with infamy. From disputed VAR calls to a dramatic... Read More