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'We'll miss Ndidi, but our spirit won't break' - Awaziem declaress ahead of Congo clash

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem has acknowledged the weight of Wilfred Ndidi's absence ahead of Sunday's decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, calling the ... Read More


Court declares use of police for loan recovery illegal, awards compensation to victim

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared illegal the use of police for loan recovery. Judge Mohammed Umar made the declaration in a judgement in a case of the arrest and deten... Read More


'We can get it done': Osimhen confident in Nigeria's World Cup chances

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has said he believes Nigeria has the quality, focus, and determination to finish the job and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the di... Read More


The sheikh who chose terror, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- In the great city of Kaduna, Northern Nigeria's political capital, there is a man who, though trained as a doctor, is better known as a Sheikh. He hails from a long line of Islamic... Read More


Three Nigerian journalists detained on cybercrime allegations, despite reform

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- At least three journalists in Nigeria have been detained since August on allegations of violating the country's Cybercrime Act, despite last year's reform of the law, highlighting ... Read More


Ethiopia confirms first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Ethiopia has recorded its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Health officials confirmed the development after laborato... Read More


ISWAP ambushes Nigerian military convoy, reportedly kidnaps general, kills soldiers

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Friday night ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State, abducting a serving general and killing several soldiers... Read More


Police repel bandits in Kwara village, recover rifle

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The police have repelled an attack by bandits in Adekanbi village near Bode Saadu in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving one suspect dead and a rifle recovered. The... Read More


Nigeria averts 18 Million malaria cases annually - Official

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The federal government has revealed that Nigeria is making major progress in the fight against malaria, averting an estimated 18 million cases every year. This was made known by t... Read More


Ooni, Deji, other South-west traditional rulers rally support for Special Seats Bill

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Traditional rulers in the South-west geopolitical zone have called for robust support for the Special Seats Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly for consideration.... Read More