Osimhen Named in Super Eagles Squad as Ilenikhena Earns First Call-Up
Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's 24-man squad for the opening 2027 AFCON qualifiers, while George Ilenikhena receives his first senior invitation.
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FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.34tn as FAAC Allocation Falls 22%
Nigeria's three tiers of government shared ₦2.338 trillion in August federation revenue, down more than 22 per cent from the record allocation distributed for July.
Moniepoint Opens Dangote Refinery IPO Subscription Through POS Agents
Retail investors can now subscribe to the Dangote Refinery IPO through Moniepoint POS agents and digital banking apps across Nigeria.
UniPort ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Allowances
Lecturers at the University of Port Harcourt have begun an indefinite strike after ASUU accused the university administration of failing to resolve outstanding salary...
Nigeria Wins Mambilla Arbitration as Tribunal Rejects Sunrise Claims
An International Chamber of Commerce tribunal has ruled in Nigeria's favour in its long-running dispute with Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydropower project.
How to Buy Dangote Refinery Shares as Nigerians Rush to Subscribe
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO has attracted strong interest from Nigerian investors. Here is what prospective shareholders need to know before subscribing.
FACT CHECK: Viral Fake-Malaria-Drug Factory Video Is From 2018, Not a New Lagos Raid
A video presented online as a recent discovery of a fake-drug factory in Ikotun, Lagos, actually documents a police raid reported in December 2018.
FACT CHECK: No Evidence Atiku Said He Would Sell the CBN if Elected President
A viral screenshot attributed a pledge to “sell the CBN” to Atiku Abubakar. Verita found no credible report or public record supporting the quotation.
FACT CHECK: Peter Obi Did Not Say Yoruba Muslims Are Not Practising “Real Islam”
A viral flyer attributed a remark about Yoruba Muslims and “real Islam” to Peter Obi. A review of the referenced television interview does not contain the quote.
FACT CHECK: Viral Soldiers Video Is From Ghana, Not Osun 2026 Election
A viral clip presented as soldiers clashing with residents during the 2026 Osun governorship election predates the poll and is linked to Ghana’s December 2024 election.
Toyin Abraham Rejects Inclusion in Lagos APC Campaign Council
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has distanced herself from the Lagos APC campaign council after her name appeared on a list of entertainers appointed to its campaign...
Oyo/Osun Customs Generates ₦65.7bn, Seizes Arms, Police Uniforms
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated ₦65.66 billion between January and August 2026 while recording seizures valued at more than ₦4.1...
Police Repatriate Chinese National Wanted Over Alleged Rosewood Smuggling
The Nigeria Police Force says it has repatriated Chinese national Zhang Shijie, who is wanted in China over the alleged smuggling of about 1,400 tonnes of endangered...
CBN Mops Up ₦2.5tn as Demand for OMO Bills Hits ₦3tn
The Central Bank of Nigeria absorbed about ₦2.5 trillion from the financial system after demand for its latest Open Market Operations bills reached approximately ₦3...
37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in NSCDC Custody in Niger, Probe Begins
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners have died while in NSCDC custody in Niger State, prompting separate investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Pelumi Olajengbesi Secures ₦30m Support for Ilesa Gadget Dealer After Viral Robbery
Lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has secured ₦30 million support for the owner of Phemzy Gadget in Ilesa after his shop burglary attracted public attention.
APM Flags Off 2027 Campaign in Osun Central, Endorses Hon. Ibraheem Adekunle
APM has flagged off its 2027 campaign in Osun Central at Freedom Park, Osogbo, with supporters reportedly endorsing Ibraheem Adekunle ahead of the election.
Atiku Affirms Aregbesola as ADC South West Leader, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2027
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has affirmed Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s South West leader, calling on leaders across the zone to unite, reconcile...