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Iran blames US "excessive demands" for failure of peace talks

Nigeria, April 27 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, says the US's excessive demands led to the failure of peace negotiations. The Iranian top diplomat made this comment while speaking to re... Read More


North-west Budgets: Kano tops 2026 education spending plan as Katsina, Jigawa deepen Almajiri investments

Nigeria, April 27 -- An analysis of 2026 budgets across Nigeria's North-west region shows that Kano State leads overall education allocation, while Jigawa and Katsina emerge as frontrunners in targete... Read More


Governor Sanwo-Olu endorses deputy Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship race

Nigeria, April 27 -- Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election, signalling an early alignment wit... Read More


Why I attended BBN Cross's wedding - Atiku

Nigeria, April 27 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained his presence at the white wedding of reality television star Ikechukwu 'Cross' Okonkwo in Abuja, describing the groom as his "go... Read More


Blord-VDM case stalled as judge steps down, court fixes new date

Nigeria, April 27 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing case between cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus "Blord" Ifejirika and activist Martins "VeryDarkMan (VDM)" Otse to 19 May ... Read More


Anthony Joshua gets July date for comeback fight in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria, April 27 -- Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on 25 July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga in a comeback bout. The... Read More


Critics link 'Na our mama be this' video of delegates hailing Akpabio's daughter to poverty-driven politics

Nigeria, April 27 -- Condemnation has followed a viral video showing adult political supporters chanting a praise song likening 28-year-old Iniabasi Akpabio to a "mother," with critics describing the ... Read More


Terrorists abduct 24 pupils, two others from Islamic school in Kogi

Nigeria, April 27 -- Terrorists have invaded Daarul Kitab, an Islamic school and orphanage, kidnapping 24 pupils and two relatives of the school's proprietor. The terrorists stormed the school, locat... Read More


LP didn't participate in Ibadan political summit - Lawmaker

Nigeria, April 27 -- The Chairman of the Media Sub-Committee of the Labour Party National Convention Planning Committee, Philip Agbese, has dismissed suggestions linking the party to a recent politica... Read More


ANALYSIS: Internet shutdowns won't solve Central Africa's political crises

Nigeria, April 27 -- In Gabon, social media access has been blocked since February amid social unrest and strikes in the education and health sectors. At least 800,000 users (about 32 per cent of the ... Read More