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Pitch Awards: Philips backs Tinubu's reforms as Osimhen, Iwobi, others win top honours

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has backed President Bola Tinubu's ongoing reforms in Nigerian football, urging stakeholders and the media to support efforts ... Read More


Appeal court upholds 10-year jail term for ex-NEXIM Bank MD Orya

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank), Roberts Orya, against his conviction a... Read More


Iyinoluwa Aboyeji resigns as Learn Africa non-executive director

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- Nigeria's largest educational publisher, Learn Africa Plc, has announced the resignation of Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, a Non-Executive Director, from its Board of Directors, effective 7 Se... Read More


Lagos opens inbound carriageway of AFA Bridge in Ikorodu

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The Lagos State Government has opened the inbound carriageway of the AFA Bridge on Agric-Isawo Road, Ikorodu, to traffic, easing movement for motorists who have had to contend with... Read More


FIFA U-20 WWC: Five things the Falconets must correct against China

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- Nigeria's Falconets will be under pressure to respond when they face China in their second Group F fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, following their disappointing 2-... Read More


Dry spell, unpredictable rain push back production of ofada rice in Ekiti

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- In 2024, Abu Ibrahim raised one million naira and invested it in rice farming in the Orun-Igbemo community of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The community is famous for producing 'Ofada' ri... Read More


Prison Congestion: 'Over 250 inmates sleep on floor at Jalingo custodial centre'

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- More than 250 inmates at the Jalingo Custodial Centre in Taraba State are sleeping on mats on the floor as the facility houses more than twice its designed capacity, Gabriel Olayin... Read More


Singer Papi Urhobo dies after severe illness

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- Nigerian musician Stephen "Papi Urhobo" Ebihor has died following a severe illness. Urhobo Worldwide, a digital community and cultural platform that promotes Urhobo heritage, musi... Read More


Gov. Okpebholo rewards WAFU-B Champions Edo Queens with N50m

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- Edo State Governor, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has rewarded Edo Queens with N50 million for their triumph at the recently concluded CAF Women's Champions League WAFU-... Read More


Adamawa and APC's emerging season of discontent, By Jibrin Musa

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- One of the greatest albatrosses hanging on the neck of political parties in Nigeria is the poor manner in which internal democracy is being given expression to, which appears anyth... Read More