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TRIBUTE: Leon Usigbe (Ph.D): Storyteller, journalist, and a brother beyond words, By Juliana Taiwo Obalonye

Nigeria, July 26 -- The last few hours have been incredibly hard since I heard the devastating news of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Leon Usigbe. I'm still in disbelief, especially ... Read More


Morocco vs Nigeria: Five reasons why the Super Falcons are "favoured" to lift the WAFCON trophy again

Nigeria, July 26 -- The final chapter of the 2024 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations will be written under the lights of Rabat's Olympic Stadium on Saturday, July 26, and the Super Falcons of Nigeria a... Read More


WAFCON Final (PREVIEW) Morocco, Nigeria battle for continental supremacy

Nigeria, July 26 -- The 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has boiled down to one last fight. On Saturday, 26 July, under the lights of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the host ... Read More


Police invite publisher, lawyer for 'defaming' woman arraigned for alleged impersonation

Nigeria, July 26 -- The Nigeria Police Force has summoned the publisher of CrossRiverWatch newspaper, Agba Jalingo, over alleged defamation. In addition to the publisher, the force headquarters summo... Read More


Many killed, several others injured as gunmen attack Imo communities

Nigeria, July 26 -- Several residents were shot dead on Thursday night in Imo State when gunmen invaded three communities in the South-eastern state. The separate attacks occurred between 10 p.m. and... Read More


'I'm not afraid of visiting any state,' Peter Obi replies Gov Okpebholo

Nigeria, July 25 -- The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to recent "threats" by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State that he (Okpebholo) would not allow Mr Obi... Read More


Femi Lasode, veteran music producer, is dead

Nigeria, July 25 -- Renowned Nigerian music producer, filmmaker, and cultural icon, Obafemi Lasode, has died at 69. He died on Friday, and the cause of death was not disclosed as of press time. His ... Read More


Naira Abuse: Popular TikToker, musician bag five-month jail term

Nigeria, July 25 -- A Federal High Court in Kano State has convicted and sentenced TikToker Abubakar 'G-Fresh' Ibrahim and singer Hamisu 'Hamisu Breaker' Sa'id for abusing the Naira. The EFCC, in a s... Read More


Aliko Dangote retires as chairman of Dangote Cement

Nigeria, July 25 -- Nigerian businessman and Group President & Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has retired as chairman of the board of directors at Dangote Cement. A top... Read More


The landmark bills Buhari signed into law

Nigeria, July 25 -- As Nigeria mourns the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the nation reflects on a legacy marked by bold ambitions, divisive policies, and a complex relationship with ref... Read More