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The political undercurrents of the feud between Wike and APC governors, By Uche Igwe

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- The public outburst of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has elicited diverse reactions across the country. Many have described it as distasteful. ... Read More


Nwabali returns as Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and retained the core of Nigeria's senior team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ma... Read More


#EndSARS: Postmortem confirms journalist Pelumi Onifade died from gunshot wound

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- A postmortem examination has confirmed that 20-year-old Pelumi Onifade, a journalist with Gboah TV, died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen while covering the #EndSARS protest in... Read More


Shettima clarifies remarks on northern governors' support for President Tinubu in 2023

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- The Office of the Vice President has clarified recent remarks by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding President Bola Tinubu's backing from northern governors in 2023. Mr Shet... Read More


WHO urges safer care for people living with noncommunicable diseases

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to strengthen patient safety in the care of people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). WHO Regional Direc... Read More


Air Peace disputes NCAA August delay report, cites data discrepancies

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Air Peace has disputed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority's (NCAA) August flight disruption report, saying the regulator underreported its flight operations and failed to proper... Read More


EFCC investigates suspect arrested with fake $212,200 in Kano

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has commenced investigation into a suspect arrested in Kano with counterfeit United States currency totalling $212,200.... Read More


Sanusi urges CBN to leverage Fintech Data for savings, insurance

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Emir of Kano and a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido, has called for deeper integration between Nigeria's financial system and the real economy to e... Read More


Alleged Cocaine Trafficking: Court upholds 30-day extension of KC Luxury's detention

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld the 30-day detention of Kazeem Michael Afolabi, popularly known as KC Luxury, over his alleged involvement in the trafficking of 184.5 k... Read More


Kwara governor names 'political rival' coordinator for Hajj 2027

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Mashood Mustapha, as the leader of the state's contingent to the 2027 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The appointment ... Read More