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World Cup: Tchouameni rallies French team to honour mourning Deschamps

Nigeria, June 26 -- Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says the entire squad is determined to make head coach Didier Deschamps proud as Les Bleus prepare for their final 2026 FIFA W... Read More


Mr Ibu's son calls out dad's widow after financial appeal

Nigeria, June 26 -- Somtochukwu Okafor, the third son of the late actor John "Mr Ibu" Okafor, has pushed back against his father's widow, Stellamaris, after she publicly appealed for financial help to... Read More


My concerns about the dangers of introducing state police remain, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, June 26 -- I think the mood of the Nation is that Nigeria needs to establish police services at the state level to address the massive growth of insecurity in the country. After decades of ag... Read More


Capital Under Fire: How conflict, corrosive capital are reshaping Ethiopia's foreign investment landscape

Nigeria, June 26 -- At its peak, Ethiopia was widely described by international financial institutions as one of Africa's most promising frontier investment destinations. Between 2010 and 2019, Ethiop... Read More


Police rule out terrorism, bomb attack in Lagos explosion

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Lagos State Police Command said it has concluded its investigation into Monday's explosion in the Mushin area of Lagos, ruling out terrorism, sabotage and any criminal use of e... Read More


State police Nigeria's best option, says Governor Uba Sani

Nigeria, June 26 -- Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has defended the proposed establishment of state police, describing it as the most practical solution to Nigeria's worsening insecurity and dismis... Read More


Despite its wealth, Nigeria fails millions on education, healthcare, jobs - Report

Nigeria, June 26 -- Nigeria continues to lag behind in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens, recording poor scores across key indicators measuring access to food, healthcare, housing, edu... Read More


Bandits kill seven villagers in Katsina

Nigeria, June 26 -- Rampaging armed bandits have killed seven villagers in the Matazu Local Government Area of Katsiba State. Residents told Daily Trust that dozens of armed men stormed the community... Read More


Ex-Kano anti-corruption boss to head drug war

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Thursday, approved the constitution of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The task force will be chaired by Muhu... Read More


Eno foils attempt to hide faulty drainage on Akwa Ibom road project

Nigeria, June 26 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has ordered a redesign of a road project in the state after personally inspecting a section where residents had complained of poor drainage, rej... Read More