Taiwo Awoniyi Replaces Injured Osimhen in Super Eagles Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers after failing to recover in time. Taiwo Awoniyi has been recalled to the Super Eagles squad.
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FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Increase as Power Minister Reveals ₦3.3tn Debt Challenge
Nigerians worried about another electricity tariff increase have received a fresh government assurance. Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says no hike is planned despite the...
Osun Mining Deal: Urban Alert Demands Disclosure of Government Agreement With Lagos Firm
Osun's new mining agreement with a Lagos-based company is facing questions over transparency. Urban Alert wants the government to disclose the financial terms, duration...
Nigeria Launches $300m Fund to Scale Off-Grid Renewable Energy
The Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy Fund, co-managed by NSIA and Africa50, is moving into active capital deployment to support mini-grids, standalone solar systems...
Kwankwaso Opens Door to Reconciliation With Kano Governor
Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso says he is open to reconciling with Governor Abba Yusuf after their political differences.
INEC Warns AI-Driven Disinformation Could Threaten Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
INEC has warned that the growing use of artificial intelligence to create fake videos, audio and images could pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Dangote Confirms Plans to List Group Companies, Says Refinery IPO Is About Wealth Creation
Aliko Dangote says Dangote Group companies will be listed on the stock market, while the refinery IPO aims to democratise wealth creation and offer investors...
Fadeyi Flags Off 7.5MVA Transformer, 2km Road Projects in Ila-Orangun
Osun Central Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi has commenced major infrastructure projects in Ila-Orangun, including a 7.5MVA power transformer substation, a 2km access road and...
Petrol Hits ₦1,500 as Rising Fuel Prices Put Fresh Pressure on Nigerian Households
Fuel prices are rising again across Nigeria, with petrol selling for as high as ₦1,500 per litre in some locations, increasing concerns over transport costs, inflation...
Man City 5-3 Sunderland: Semenyo Scores Twice as Brobbey Hat-Trick Goes to Waste
Imagine scoring a Premier League hat-trick and still leaving with zero points. Brian Brobbey did exactly that as Antoine Semenyo's double helped Manchester City beat...
Awujale Succession Crisis Deepens as Fusengbuwa Leaders Sue 12 Family Members, Demand ₦1bn
Who speaks for the family choosing the next Awujale? Four Fusengbuwa leaders have dragged 12 relatives to court, demanding ₦1 billion, as a rival group presents a new...
Tinubu Celebrates Wife Oluremi at 66, Says He Would Choose Her Again
President Tinubu has set aside the usual official birthday wishes to deliver a personal message to his wife, Oluremi, as she turns 66. From marriage and family life to...
FG Warns 8,000 Communities, 4,500 Schools of Flood Risk Across 15 States
A fresh flood warning has placed 15 Nigerian states on alert, with over 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools exposed to possible flooding. See the affected states,...
Football Lands in Osogbo Church, Five Arrested After Windows, Car Damaged
What began as a football game beside a Methodist Church in Osogbo ended with broken windows, a damaged car and five arrests. Osun police have explained how the incident...
Ogbomoso South Chairman Oyedokun Oyeniyi Declares War on Drug Abuse, Supports BILLIONSMILE Campus Relief 2.0
Ogbomoso South Chairman, Hon. Oyedokun Oyeniyi Timothy, has pledged support for BILLIONSMILE Campus Relief 2.0 while declaring his administration’s commitment to...
Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly as Tinubu Remains on European Vacation
Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he...
Abuja Police Arrest About 300 Suspects in Crime Hotspot Raid
FCT Police arrest about 300 suspects during raids on crime hotspots, shanties and incomplete buildings across Abuja, recovering knives, a toy gun and cannabis.
