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How Wike's aide got access to Emeka Ike's voter details - INEC

Nigeria, June 5 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained how Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained ... Read More


2026 FIFA World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira set to headline Opening Ceremony in Mexico

Nigeria, June 5 -- Nigerian Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will take centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Colombian music icon Shakira to perform the tournament's off... Read More


Ofili, Nathaniel lead Nigerian charge as quartet targets glory at inaugural Texas Meet

Nigeria, June 5 -- Nigeria's growing influence on the global athletics stage will once again be under the spotlight on Saturday as four of the country's biggest track stars, Favour Ofili, Ezekiel Nath... Read More


Dangote refinery raises processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day

Nigeria, June 5 -- Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals says it has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its installed nameplate capacity o... Read More


Liverpool confirm Iraola as new head coach

Nigeria, June 5 -- English Premier League side, Liverpool FC, have announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 43-year-old Spaniard will t... Read More


Reps to investigate NILDS DG over alleged participation in APC governorship primary

Nigeria, June 5 -- The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into allegations that the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubak... Read More


Insecurity: Oyo Abduction: 'DSS can track you; so how come nobody is ever caught?' - Pastor Ibiyeomie

Nigeria, June 5 -- The founder of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has alleged that powerful individuals may be behind the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The 63-year-old ... Read More


Nigeria receives multiple funding offers from investors, lenders - Minister

Nigeria, June 5 -- Nigeria has received multiple funding offers from investors and institutional lenders, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said. Sp... Read More


VDM: Bayo Onanuga confirms arrest of mastermind behind AI-generated Tinubu voice notes

Nigeria, June 5 -- Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has confirmed the arrest of the creator behind the viral AI-generated voice notes of the pres... Read More


Nigeria eyes debt refinancing, fresh funding - Oyedele

Nigeria, June 5 -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh... Read More