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Federalism, fair elections, and elite consensus: The crucible of Nigeria's next 65 years, By Nasir El-Rufai

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- A few weeks ago, I addressed a gathering of clergy, professionals, and everyday citizens at an interactive session in Owerri. I was invited to speak not as a politician, but as a fe... Read More


U20WC: Flying Eagles rue missed chances as Zubair targets Saudi Arabia rebound

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Flying Eagles opened their 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Chile with a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Norway on Monday night; a game in which Aliyu Zubair's men dominated but c... Read More


UCL: Osimhen enters history books as first Nigerian to hit double figures in UEFA Champions League

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen has etched his name into European football history. On Tuesday night in Istanbul, the 26-year-old striker became the first Nigerian player to re... Read More


N27bn Fraud Trial: How I collected, disbursed money on ex-governor Ishaku's instructions - Witness

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- A prosecution witness on Tuesday narrated to the FCT High Court in Abuja how he allegedly received multiple sums of money from Taraba State officials on behalf of his former boss, t... Read More


How Ooni plotted with my ex-wife to poison, kill me - Oluwo of Iwo alleges

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Six months after accusing the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of betrayal and conspiracy, the Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has levelled fresh allegations against him, this time... Read More


Senate panel approves N140bn 2025 budget for North-central Development Commission

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Senate Committee on North-central Development Commission (NCDC) has approved a budgetary allocation of N140 billion for the commission in the 2025 fiscal year. The committee ch... Read More


FCTA denies negligence in Arise TV journalist's death as police order discreet probe

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie... Read More


Nigeria@65: Amid ASUU's ultimatum, Tinubu says access to education increased between 1960 and 2025

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, said on Wednesday that access to education for Nigerians has improved significantly in the last 65 years. In his broadcast message to Nigerians on... Read More


Nigeria@65: Access to education increased between 1960 and 2025 - Tinubu

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, said on Wednesday that access to education for Nigerians has improved significantly in the last 65 years. In his broadcast message to Nigerians on... Read More


Nigeria@65: Reps reaffirm commitment to unity, nation building

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The House of Representatives has congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the nation's 65th Independence Anniversary, describing the milestone as both a celebration of resilien... Read More