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From Ballots to Battlefields: Nigeria can repurpose election tool to fight terrorism

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- Nigeria's war on terror continues to be framed through the lenses of firepower, troop strength and defence budgets. Far less attention is paid to a quieter but consequential failur... Read More


Nigeria vs Morocco: CAF picks Ghanaian referee for crucial AFCON semi-final clash

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the match officials for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final between Nigeria's Super Eagles and host ... Read More


Ekiti 2026: Court voids PDP primary election, orders fresh exercise

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday nullified the outcome of the last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in Ekiti State, which produced Wole Oluyede as its ca... Read More


Witness relives Owo church massacre, identifies two suspected assailants in court

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- A prosecution witness, on Tuesday, relived the horror of the deadly June 2022 terrorist attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, in which more than 40 worshipp... Read More


Kano govt probes death of woman over alleged surgical negligence

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has launched a formal investigation into the death of a woman, Aishatu Umar, following allegations of medical negligence during a surgical... Read More


US lawmaker introduces bill to annex Greenland

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- A US lawmaker, Randy Fine, has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives calling on Congress to approve the annexation of Greenland and its admission as part of the United ... Read More


The Nigerian media and 2027 elections, By Sonala Olumhense

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- On 3 January, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria's electoral umpire, denied having published the 2027 election schedule. As it often happens, the Nigeri... Read More


After months of unpaid wages, Katsina United FC settle salary arrears

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- Katsina United FC have paid five months of outstanding salary arrears owed to its newly recruited players and moved them onto the Katsina State Government payroll, club officials s... Read More


Funke Akindele's 'Behind The Scenes' hits over N2 billion, becomes highest-grossing Nollywood film

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has made history in Nollywood as her 2025 film 'Behind the Scene' surpassed N2 billion at the box office, becoming the first Nollywood film project ... Read More


US delivers military supplies to Nigeria amid intensified operations against terror groups

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has announced the delivery of military supplies to its "Nigerian partners" in Abuja. The mission disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday... Read More