Cristiano Ronaldo could enter a significantly different phase of his international career following the appointment of Jorge Jesus as Portugal’s new head coach, with former Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira suggesting the veteran forward may no longer be an automatic starter. The leadership change comes after Portugal’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended […]
As political conversations surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gain momentum, Labour Party presidential hopeful Peter Obi has renewed his commitment to serving only a single four-year term if elected president. The former Anambra State governor said he has no intention of seeking to remain in office beyond four years, arguing that effective leadership […]
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Damaturu, Yobe State — Religious and traditional leaders in Yobe State have organized a special prayer session for rainfall as an extended dry spell continues to threaten agricultural activities across parts of the state, increasing concerns over food production and rural livelihoods. The prayer gathering, led by the Emir of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Suleiman, […]
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Nigeria’s military has intensified its campaign against armed bandit groups in the North-West, launching a coordinated air and ground offensive against four of the region’s most wanted terrorist commanders in Zamfara State. The latest operation, carried out by the Joint Task Force North-West under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, was designed to disrupt what security intelligence indicated […]
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Former presidential candidate questions President’s visibility and says Nigerians deserve direct engagement from their elected leader Peter Obi has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage Nigerians more directly, arguing that the country’s leader should personally communicate with citizens on critical national issues rather than relying on government officials and spokespersons. The 2027 presidential […]
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Motorists and businesses across Nigeria are facing another increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, following fresh price adjustments by refiners, depot operators, marketers, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The latest increase has pushed petrol prices in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and […]
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Residents and business owners along Alakoso Avenue in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State are calling for immediate government intervention over the worsening condition of a major access road they say has become increasingly dangerous for motorists, commuters and pedestrians. The affected road, which stretches from Ijesha Express on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway to the […]
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Abia Environmental Court Sanctions Violators as Government Intensifies Clean Environment Campaign The Abia State Environmental Mobile Court has convicted 52 individuals for violating the state’s environmental sanitation regulations following the monthly environmental sanitation exercise conducted across Umuahia on Saturday. The convictions followed an enforcement operation carried out by environmental officials between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 […]
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken another step toward strengthening the country’s national security framework by advancing the training of officers responsible for responding to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN), and explosive threats. The latest effort comes with the completion of the final phase of a specialized Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) Curriculum […]
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The Abia State Government has announced a tougher approach to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, with Governor Alex Otti warning that uncompleted buildings found to be used as criminal hideouts will face demolition. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Thursday, the governor said the administration has intensified security surveillance across the state, particularly […]
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Nigeria’s leading civic technology and public finance advocacy group, BudgIt Foundation, has called on the Federal Government to strengthen transparency by making key public finance data readily accessible, arguing that public confidence can only be restored through verifiable records rather than official statements. The call comes amid growing public debate surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention […]
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Public trust, insecurity and economic hardship overshadow voter registration drive ahead of 2027 polls As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, a growing crisis of voter disengagement is becoming increasingly visible in Niger State, where the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise has exposed more than just logistical difficulties. Despite sustained campaigns by the […]
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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has renewed Niger State’s demand for a 13 percent derivation from the Federal Government, arguing that communities hosting major hydropower dams continue to bear enormous environmental, social and economic costs without receiving adequate compensation. The governor made the appeal during a meeting with the leadership of the North Central Development Commission […]
