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The “Bronze Kings” Strike Again: Nigeria Topples Egypt in AFCON Penalty Thriller

Stanley Nwabali was the hero as Nigeria secured a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Egypt to claim the bronze medal at the Africa...

VP Shettima Arrives in Guinea for President-elect Doumbouya’s Inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down in Conakry, Guinea, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya, marking...

VP Shettima Jets Out to Guinea, Switzerland

Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Conakry to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President-elect, Mamadi Doumbouya. The...

Rivers Gov. Fubara Faces Renewed Impeachment Push

In a significant escalation of the state’s political crisis, four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have rescinded their earlier withdrawal...

Morocco Edges Nigeria 4-2 in Penalty Shootout, Advances to AFCON Final

In a tense semifinal clash at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Morocco edged out Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. The...

Just In: FG, ASUU Sign Historic Deal to End Decades of Strikes, Improved 40% Salary Increase

Nigeria’s Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally reached a renegotiated agreement, 16 years after the last deal...

Nigeria Launches Climate Investment Playbook to Unlock $25-$30bln Annually – Pres. Tinubu

Nigeria has introduced a Climate and Green Industrialization Investment Playbook, aiming to secure $25-$30 billion annually in climate finance. President Bola Tinubu announced...

Tinubu in Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Summit, Strengthens Nigeria-UAE Ties

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). His aircraft touched down...

Tinubu Orders Full-Scale Hunt for Terrorists Behind Kasuwan Daji Massacre

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the “barbaric” attack on Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State, vowing that the terrorists responsible for killing...

Just In: Detained Malami, son, wife not yet off the hooks, bail deferred to Jan. 7

The hopes of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his family to celebrate the New Year at home were cut short on Friday, January...

Just in: New Year Gesture: Akpabio Withdraws Suits Against Natasha, Others

Inspired by a New Year’s message on forgiveness, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instructed his legal team to drop all pending defamation lawsuits....

Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash in Ogun

World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital following a tragic road accident that occurred on December 29, 2025....

Tinubu’s New Year Vow: More Reforms, Safer Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is entering a “robust phase” of economic expansion for 2026. In his New Year address to...

Super Eagles Clinch Top Spot With 3-1 Victory Over Uganda

Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up their AFCON 2025 group stage campaign with a flawless record, defeating Uganda 3-1 in their final match. Raphael...

No Going Back: New Tax Laws Will Commence on January 1, 2026 – Pres. Tinubu

In a State House statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidency said all tax reforms already in force since June 26, 2025, alongside the...