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Olympic Eagles step up preparations with friendly against Grassrunners FC
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles are intensifying preparations for their crucial two-legged Olympic qualifying encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The team played a friendly match against Grassrunners FC as part of their…
NAF redeploys senior officers, appoints new commanders
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a major redeployment of senior officers, appointing new Air Officers Commanding, Principal Staff Officers and commanders across its operational commands, training institutions and strategic establishments.…
Falae, Mimiko, Daniel, 30 others to plan Fasoranti’s burial
Afenifere has set up a committee to organise the burial of its late leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died on October 20 in Akure. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has also inaugurated…
I’ll resign if Nigeria doesn’t improve under Atiku — Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, has vowed to resign if Nigerians do not experience positive changes within one year of his party taking over government under Atiku. He also…
Troops rescue three female kidnap victims in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued three female kidnap victims unharmed in Makundang village, Mangor District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The women were abducted by gunmen on Wednesday…
Man United stage late comeback to snatch 4-4 draw against Aston Villa
Manchester United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League match at Old Trafford. Villa took an early 2-0 lead through quick goals, exposing United’s defensive weaknesses. However, both teams…
Kaduna-Kano rail line to be inaugurated 3 December – APC Campaign Council
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has announced that President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Railway on December 3, 2026. The council also directed the immediate settlement of outstanding land…
PSG’s Kvaratskhelia set for months out with torn ACL
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has confirmed that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona. The Georgian forward collapsed on the pitch…
Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute to late mother
President Bola Tinubu and Senator Ned Nwoko have expressed condolences to World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, who died at 96. Nwoko described…
Enugu approves payment of N32 billion gratuity arrears from 2000
The Enugu State Government has approved N32 billion to clear outstanding gratuity arrears owed to retired civil servants dating back to 2000. An initial N10 billion is scheduled for disbursement next week.…
Arsenal pip Forest 1-0 as Man United’s poor league start continues
Manchester United are facing a difficult start to the 2026/27 season under manager Michael Carrick, raising concerns about the team's performance. Their struggles contrast sharply with last season’s Champions League revival. The…
Tinubu makes history as first Nigerian President to receive proposed UN budget
President Bola Tinubu has received the United Nations’ proposed $14 billion 2027 budget from Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim. The presentation marks a historic first for Nigeria, according…