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Breaking: Disastrous WAFCON/World Cup Runs:NFF Fires Super Falcons Coaching Crew

Following an unprecedented dismal performance in the just-concluded WAFCON in Morroco, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has wielded the axe on Super Falcons...

Wunti’s Expertise Positions Nigeria to Maximise Return to World Energy Council — Former OPEC Chief, Aduda

Nigeria’s return to the World Energy Council (WEC), backed by the appointment of experienced industry leaders such as Bala Wunti, could help the...

Breaking: Cameroon Lifts 2026 WAFCON Trophy After 3-0 Win Over Malawi

By Samuel Akpan in Rabat Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses clinched the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding performance, crushing tournament debutants...

Adeleke Sweeps Polls, Secures Re-election as Osun Governor Wins 19 LGAs

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected after sweeping 19 of the 30 local government areas in Saturday’s governorship election. The State Returning...

Breaking: Ademola Adeleke declared winner of Osun Governorship Election

Ademola Adeleke has been reelected for a second term as governor of Osun state. Adeleke, the candidate of Accord, was declared the winner...

UPDATE: INEC Releases 28 of 30 LGAs in Osun, Putting Adeleke on Brink of Victory

Official results are now rolling in for the Osun governorship election. Following the close of voting across all 30 local government areas on...

Osun Election: 100 Suspects Arrested for Attempted Disruption, Says Police Chief

Mr. Erale Samuel Etaifo, the Commissioner of Police overseeing the 2026 Osun governorship election, has confirmed that nearly 100 suspects have been detained...

Nigerian Families Lose Thousands of Pounds in Alleged Booking.com Accommodation Scam

No fewer than five Nigerian families have reportedly lost thousands of pounds to suspected fraudsters after attempting to reserve holiday accommodation in London...

Heavy Security, Calm Mood as Osun Balloting Begins

Voters across Osun State turned out early on Saturday for the governorship election, maintaining an orderly atmosphere despite a heavy security presence. In...

Osun Decides: Tinubu Sues for Peace, Demands Free, Fair, and Peaceful Poll

In a bid to ease political tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent...

END OF AN ERA: Super Falcons Crash Out Of World Cup For First Time Since 1991

By Samuel Akpan in Casablanca Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 1991. The nine-time African...

FG Launches 41 UniPods to Boost Innovation, Attract Capital, Create Jobs

By Omoyeni Ojeifo To bridge the gap between academic research and the job market, the Federal Government is establishing 41 University Innovation Pods...

Per Second News Expands Editorial Leadership With Three Strategic Appointments

Per Second News has strengthened its editorial team with the appointment of three experienced professionals to lead its digital content, health and entertainment...

From the Pulpit to the Boardroom: Pastor Jerry Eze Joins Heirs Life Board

Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, one of Africa’s most influential religious leaders, as an independent nonexecutive director, the company announced...

FG to Deploy Highway Guards Following Vandalism on Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

By Omoyeni Ojeifo As anticipation builds for the completion of the multi-billion-naira Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Superhighway, rising acts of vandalism are putting the major infrastructure...

Daddy Showkey’s 50 Years on Stage: ‘He Gave Me My First $100’ — 2Face

By Segun Adebayo Afrobeat legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has paid tribute to veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey, describing him as...