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Awujale Stool: KWAM 1 petitions Ogun govt over alleged exclusion, threatens legal action

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- A fresh controversy has emerged in the succession process for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland stool, as an aspirant, popular Fuji Musician Wasui Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, petit... Read More


2027: Kwankwaso gives fresh conditions for rejoining APC

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- The former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reiterated his stance on a potential return to the ruling All Progressiv... Read More


Akwa Ibom's international conference centre caves in during construction

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- A section of the International Conference Centre (ICC) under construction in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, caved in on Saturday, sparking public concern over safety and construction standa... Read More


Super Eagles' player ratings vs Morocco as AFCON 2025 title dream ends

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- The journey of the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 ended in the cruellest fashion on Wednesday night, as Nigeria succumbed to a heartbreaking penalty shoo... Read More


Niger governor labels attack site 'market of thieves' after terrorists massacred locals in Borgu

Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has described Kasuwan Daji, the village where more than 40 locals were recently killed by Boko Haram fighters in Borgu Local Government Area, a... Read More


How ex-NSA Dasuki approved diversion of election security fund - Witness

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- A prosecution witness told the FCT High Court on Wednesday how N2.2 billion intended for election security was allegedly diverted from the Office of the National Security Adviser (... Read More


AFCON 2025: Five men who might decide Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final battle

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward its finish line. With just four matches left, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt and hosts Morocco remain in the hunt for continental gold, and... Read More


Nigeria hires American firm to counter false narratives about country

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The Nigerian government has hired an American lobbying firm for $750,000 per month over six months to defend its international reputation in Washington, spending a total of $4.5 mi... Read More


Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder, dies at 75

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Yakubu Mohammed, one of the pioneering figures behind Nigeria's Newswatch magazine, has died at the age of 75, barely two months after the magazine lost another co-founder, Dan Agb... Read More


Paystack launches microfinance bank

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Paystack has launched a microfinance bank in Nigeria, marking a major expansion of its role from payment processing into broader financial services for businesses and individuals. ... Read More