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NEXIM ₦2.4bln Fraud: Former MD Slapped With 490-Year Jail Term

For embezzling ₦2.4 billion, Robert Orya, former Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), was on Thursday handed a 490-year prison sentence. Justice...

Updated: Kaduna Governor Confirms Release of 82 Abducted Worshippers

In a significant relief for Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has announced that the remaining 82 victims of the Kurmin Wali church abduction...

Imo State’s Kun Khalifat FC Abandons NPFL Amid Sanctions Dispute

Kun Khalifat FC of Imo State has withdrawn from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following sanctions imposed on the club for missing...

Bonga FPSO Shutdown for Maintenance, Nigeria’s Oil Output to be Affected

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has announced the shutdown of the Bonga floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility for scheduled...

Traders Count Losses as Fresh Fire Ravages Kano’s Singa Market

Barely two months after a crippling fire outbreak, Singa Market in Kano metropolis has been hit by another inferno, leaving traders and residents...

South Africa to Host 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

With just 60 days to go, South Africa has been named the host for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Deputy...

Ademola Lookman Set to Join Atlético Madrid in €40m Deal

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is poised to join Atlético Madrid in a €40m transfer from Atalanta. The deal, reported by Fabrizio Romano, includes...

NNPCL Unveils Ambitious Gas Master Plan 2026 to Boost Economic Growth

Nigeria has taken a significant step towards harnessing its vast gas reserves to drive economic growth and industrialization with the launch of the...

FG’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading in Green Chambers

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has given the green light to the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, advancing it to the committee stage. The...

Kano Secures ₦1trn Rail Project After Governor’s High-Profile Defection to APC

Barely 48 hours after joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has secured a major win for...

17 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Unveils Key Details

With the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon just 17 days away, final preparations are in top gear. Organizers have released the event’s...

Napoli Ultras Attack Chelsea Fans, Stabbing Two Ahead of Champions League Match

Two Chelsea fans were attacked and stabbed by Napoli ultras in Naples, Italy, on Tuesday night, just hours before the Premier League side’s...

FCTA Strike: NLC Defies Court Order, Tells Workers to Continue Action

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has signaled its intent to continue industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite a court order...

CAF Cracks Down on Towel Interference, Affects Nwabali, Mendy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a firm stance against goalkeepers placing towels near or inside the goal area during matches....

Exclusive: Éric Chelle set to sign new Super Eagles contract after AFCON success

The speculation surrounding Eric Chelle’s future has finally been put to rest, with the Super Eagles coach poised to sign a new deal...

Court Ruling: Return to Work or Face Consequences – FCT Minister Wike

Following a court-ordered end to the FCTA workers strike, Minister Nyesom Wike warned staff that failure to return to work would result in...