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Coup plot real, suspects now on trial, says Defence Minister

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has confirmed that suspects arrested in connection with the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's administration have been ta... Read More


Abia announces dates for tertiary education sports fiesta

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Central Organising Committee, Abia State Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta (ASTESF) 2026, has said that the sports fiesta will be held from 3 November to 6 November at the Umuah... Read More


FIBA Women's World Cup: Nigeria's D'Tigress fall to Korea

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Nigeria's D'Tigress on Friday suffered an 81-99 defeat to South Korea at the FIBA Women's World Cup despite a spirited fightback led by Amy Okonkwo. The game was closely contested... Read More


Nigerian govt shuts popular bridge, gives reason

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The federal government has closed the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State for two weeks. The Federal Ministry of Works, Anambra State Fie... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Why young Nigerians are losing faith in elections

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Ahead of the 2023 election, Prodigy Dan, a young Nigerian, believed that high voter turnout would bring the good governance the country desperately needed. So, he encouraged his fr... Read More


Top Akwa Ibom contractor-politician faces questions as activist demands contract details since 2015

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- A public affairs commentator, Ita Benedict, has asked the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Works to disclose details of all contracts awarded to Hensek Integrated Services Ltd by the st... Read More


Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Nigerian government has denied claims that it backed the recent failed coup attempt in neighbouring Niger, describing the allegations as false, baseless and a deliberate attemp... Read More


The feasibility of a viable opposition coalition, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The ruling APC knows something about how opposition parties can come together, overcome their differences, create synergy around a single candidate, mobilise and defeat an incumben... Read More


Adeleke under fire over 'illegal' extension of Osun varsity VC's tenure

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has come under criticism after extending the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Clement Adebooye, by two years.... Read More


2027: Inspired by Gov Nwifuru, council chairman warns opposition to stay off

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The newly sworn-in Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Paul Ituma, has warned opposition politicians to stay away from the council area ahead of the 2027 ele... Read More