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Member of the US Congress, representing Southeast Michigan, Rep John James has claimed that 72% of Christians killed globally were murdered within Nigeria. The lawmaker made the claim in post on X while reacting to a report purporting that Nigeria has been named the epicenter…
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has praised the Super Eagles after their loss to Morocco in the Semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost to Morocco on penalties after the game ended 0-0 in regular time and…
Afrobeats singer, Davido has lost a $50,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday as the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the Atlas Lions. Hours before the match, the singer posted his bet slip on social media, showing…
A criminologist and security expert, Dr. Sulaiman Ishak Muhamad of the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Federal University, Dutse, has warned that the Federal Government’s reported $9 million lobbying contract in the United States could expose Nigeria’s…
Senegal, on Wednesday, defeated Egypt to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final in Morocco. Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane scored the game’s only goal of the encounter in the second half. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Mane, who won the…
A group under the auspices of “Plateau Fulani Defenders”, PFD, has alleged that every indigenous tribe in Plateau State has what it described as “ethnic militias” who not only stage attacks on their people but also carry out other criminal acts. The coordinator of the PFD,…
The United States has officially launched the second phase of President Donald Trump’s peace initiative aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with plans for a technocratic Palestinian administration to take over governance of the territory. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced the…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says the Super Eagles of Nigeria fought a good battle following their loss to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final. In a post on his verified X handle early Thursday, Obi said the Eagles never stopped soaring. Recall that the…
Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Victor Obasi, over allegations of involvement in drug-related activities and for residing in the country without valid immigration documents. According to a report by The Times of India, Obasi, who had been living in New…
The Tangale people in Gombe State have alleged that they have endured systemic neglect, marginalization, and repeated injustices that threaten not only their development but also the survival of their cultural and political voice. Comrade Danlami Bako, President, Tangale…
The naira depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira weakened on Wednesday against the dollar to N1,420.04, down from N1,419.66 traded on Tuesday. This means that the Naira…
The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku in the trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, retd, and four others before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 continued his…
A fatal road accident occurred on Wednesday in Lagos when an empty petrol tanker ran into a commercial motorcycle, killing both the rider and his passenger at Pokia Junction, inward Araga, along the Epe–Ijebu Road in Epe. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority arrested…
Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui has suggested that his team defeated Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday night to qualify for the final because the Atlas Lions made a ‘huge effort’ during the encounter. Regragui pinpointed the united front displayed by his…
A former Nigeria and Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has said that the Super Eagles will beat Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match on Saturday. Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place game after losing to Morocco on penalty shootout…
Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou has hailed Super Eagles players for putting in a ‘very strong performance’ against his team during both sides’ AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday. Bounou was the man-of-the-match as the 34-year-old made two saves during the penalty shoot-out…
Former South Africa international, Stanton Fredericks, has tipped Morocco to win the 2025 Africa Cup of nations trophy. This was after the Moroccans beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalty shootout on Wednesday to set up a final clash with the Taranga Lions of Senegal. The match ended in…
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, of allegations bordering on financial recklessness, diversion of funds and judicial misconduct. The Council said it accepted in full the report of a three-member…
