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FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, June 8 -- When the FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June, Nigeria will be on the menu but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Co... Read More


Resident doctors declare industrial dispute, give FG 21-day ultimatum

Nigeria, June 8 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the federal government and issued a 21-day ultimatum over unresolved welfare, remuneratio... Read More


From Marafan to Marafan, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria, June 8 -- One of the greatest leaders, elder statesmen and politicians that Nigeria ever had was Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi (OFR), the Marafan Sokoto. He was a respected lawyer and a highly accla... Read More


Three days to the World Cup: Meet the only nation with three world titles

Nigeria, June 8 -- As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final three days, attention naturally turns to the teams expected to challenge for football's biggest prize. Among them stand... Read More


Iwobi ready for landmark 100th cap as Nigeria take on Portugal

Nigeria, June 8 -- Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of joining one of the most exclusive groups in Nigerian football history as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for the natio... Read More


Oyo govt demolishes building linked to abduction of Adelabu's sister, sons

Nigeria, June 8 -- The Oyo State Government has demolished a building used as a kidnappers' hideout at Lakoun, Ayegun-Olojuoro Road in Ibadan, days after security operatives rescued Busayo John-Paul, ... Read More


Lawyer alleges illegal detention, torture, N180,000 bail extortion by police

Nigeria, June 8 -- A lawyer, Wisdom Chude, has alleged widespread human rights abuses at the Octopus Unit of the Nigeria Police Force's C4i Department in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, including unlawfu... Read More


Warri Ijaw, Urhobo groups accuse Tinubu of interfering in INEC delineation exercise

Nigeria, June 8 -- A group known as the Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo People of Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State has accused President Bola Tinubu of interfering with the implementation of a Sup... Read More


NDPC, Meta launch initiative to strengthen data protection in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 8 -- The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta-Supported Initiative for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a programme that enhances strategic guardrails for data subjec... Read More


Elections 2026: Is Zambia's democratic success story beginning to fray?

Nigeria, June 8 -- Zambia is one of the few African countries to have experienced peaceful transfers of power between multiple political parties. But its sound democratic record - particularly the Ele... Read More