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Eno, PDP spokesperson, others celebrate ex-Gov Emmanuel at 60

Nigeria, July 12 -- Former Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State turned 60 on Saturday, 11 July, attracting tributes from former members of his administration, a national spokesperson of the Peopl... Read More


'Winning is not negotiable' - Ogunmodede unveils bold vision to restore Kano Pillars's glory

Nigeria, July 12 -- New Kano Pillars Technical Adviser Daniel Ogunmodede has wasted no time in setting the tone for a new era at the former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, declaring ... Read More


Qatar's former ruler, Hamad Al Thani, is dead

Nigeria, July 12 -- The former Emir of Qatar, Hamad Al Thani, who ruled the Gulf country from 1995 to 2013, is dead. He was 74. An official statement on Sunday said the former ruler passed away "thi... Read More


US strikes Iran again, Iran attacks Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait

Nigeria, July 12 -- The US early on Sunday launched fresh strikes on Iran, saying the attack was in response to an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. "At 7:15 p.m. ET today, U.S. Cen... Read More


Senate panel probes alleged $71.65m, N30.7bn unpaid oil firms' contributions to NDDC

Nigeria, July 12 -- The Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced an investigation into allegations that some international oil companies have failed to remit sta... Read More


Population vs. Planning: How Cape Verde built a World Cup blueprint Africa cannot ignore

Nigeria, July 12 -- Cape Verde arrived at the World Cup with barely half a million people and no history of global football power. By the time Argentina survived them after 111 minutes, the Blue Shark... Read More


Lindsey Graham, war-mongering US senator, is dead

Nigeria, July 12 -- A Republican US senator, Lindsey Graham, is dead. His death was announced early on Sunday in a post by his office on his official X account. "On the evening of Saturday, July 11,... Read More


Nigeria's Flamingos beat Benin to qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria, July 12 -- Nigeria's U17 women's team, the Flamingos, have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin 5-3 in a thrilling second-leg playoff to complet... Read More


President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors edge Ikorodu City to win fourth title

Nigeria, July 12 -- El-Kanemi Warriors reaffirmed their status as one of Nigeria's greatest cup sides on Saturday, defeating Ikorodu City 1-0 to win the 2026 President Federation Cup and book a place ... Read More


Pete Edochie, Ruth Kadiri, Peju Ogunmola, Steve Sodiya to receive BON Awards honours

Nigeria, July 11 -- Veteran actor Pete Edochie, actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri, actress Peju Ogunmola and filmmaker Steve Sodiya will receive Special Recognition Awards at the 2026 Best of Nollywoo... Read More