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Nigeria have announced a 23-man squad for their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, with head coach Eric Chelle handing a first-ever call-up to Sevilla striker Akor Adams. Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the squad, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun return to the team after spells away from international duty. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retains his place as the number one choice, supported […]

  The Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to honor his commitment to disburse ₦500 million to Abiola Ajimobi Technical University in 2024. Lawmakers also urged that, starting January 2026, the university be included in the state’s monthly subvention payments to sustain its operations. The call was made after a motion by Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi (Ibadan South West Constituency 2) and seconded by Hon. Babajide […]

The Niger State Government has urged residents living along the River Niger and River Kaduna to relocate to safer areas immediately, following the release of water from major hydroelectric dams. According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), water is being discharged from the Kainji, Shiroro, Zungeru, and Jebba dams at high volumes, raising the risk of river overflow and extensive flooding in surrounding communities. NSEMA Director‑General Abdullahi Baba‑Arah […]

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to commission the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal on October 8, 2025. Developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the facility marks a significant milestone as Nigeria's first indigenous onshore crude export terminal in over five decades. Located in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, the terminal boasts an initial storage capacity of 750,000 barrels, expandable to 3 million barrels, and […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed seized fake, expired, substandard and falsified drugs valued at ₦15 billion in Ibadan, the state capital. The destruction exercise, necessitated by the threat of reintroduction into circulation, was overseen by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, and represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade, Director of Investigation & Enforcement. As chair of the Federal Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a diplomatic tour that took him to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and a series of high-level engagements in Germany. He represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the global assembly, where he delivered Nigeria’s national statement and advocated for reforms that reflect the country’s growing regional and international influence. Upon arrival in the […]

As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, governors across the federation, lawmakers, activists, and clerics reflected on the nation’s journey since 1960, urging citizens to remain united, resilient, and willing to make sacrifices for true nationhood. While acknowledging Nigeria’s democratic resilience and modest gains, the leaders stressed the need for collective resolve to tackle insecurity, corruption, and economic hardship. Governors preach hope, sacrifice Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, […]

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has asked for the help of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, after the Federal Government froze his bank accounts. Igboho visited the monarch at his Bodija home in Ibadan on Monday, along with some of his supporters. The two held a private meeting that lasted about 40 minutes. According to a statement from Igboho’s media office on Wednesday, […]