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Afrinvest CEO recalls how Elumelu's $1 million loan helped salvage firm from crisis

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Tony Elumelu played a supreme role in getting investment bank Afrinvest back on track in 2011 after the global financial meltdown pushed the investment bank to the brink, its chief ... Read More


'Nigeria is proud of you' - Tinubu hails Flamingos's historic World Cup feat

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, following their historic qualification for the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World... Read More


NJC suspends three judges, warns seven others

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judges for inappropriate handling of cases brought before them. They are Justice Hannatu Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Co... Read More


Obasanjo's son joins PBat Door-to-Door Movement, backs Tinubu for 2027

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's son, Olujuwon Obasanjo, has joined the PBat Door-to-Door Movement as special adviser on political affairs, pledging support for President Bola T... Read More


Criticise government, but don't incite violence, Akume tells writers

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged Nigerian writers to continue scrutinising those in authority without using their influence to promote viol... Read More


Brazil 1-3 Nigeria: Super Flamingos reach historic U-17 Women's World Cup final

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Nigeria's Flamingos have reached the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time in their history after securing an emphatic 3-1 victory over Brazil in Wednesday's s... Read More


From the Strait of Hormuz to the strait of midterm, Trump pays heavy price, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Those who voted for President Donald Trump and handed the Republicans a majority in the US Congress in 2024 cannot claim it was a mistake. Twenty-two years ago, Dick Stoken wrote in... Read More


Cristiano Ronaldo announces Portugal retirement after 23 years

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary 23-year journey with Portugal that saw him rewrite the reco... Read More


Nigeria to partner with AES countries to reposition MNJTF

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Defence Headquarters said plans are underway with junta-led Sahelian countries to reposition the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional force formed to coordinate w... Read More


Nigerian military denies ceasefire deal with Boko Haram

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Nigerian military has disputed reports of a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram. Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, disclosed this on Thursday during a... Read More