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Umejiaku Dedicates FIFA U-17 World Cup Player Of Tournament Award To Gov Soludo
Anambra-born midfielder Oluebube Umejiaku has been celebrated by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo after winning the Golden Ball as the Most Valuable Player at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.…
Afreximbank unveils $2bn funding for states at Calabar conference
Afreximbank has announced a $2 billion financing commitment for sub-sovereign entities, including Nigerian state governments, to support infrastructure development, industrialisation and intra-African trade. The announcement was made in Calabar during the African…
States must contribute to pension protection fund to benefit from minimum pension — PenCom DG
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has defended its new minimum pension guarantee and free healthcare initiatives, dismissing claims that they are political gimmicks ahead of the 2027 elections. The commission also requires…
Ondo APC vows to surpass 2023 feat for Tinubu in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has set a target of securing one million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Chief Demola Ijabiyi, chairman of the…
Owono undecided over future following De Miguel death
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Owono has received a 12-match suspension following a collision with striker De Miguel during a Spanish second-tier match between FC Andorra and Tenerife on November 2. The incident resulted…
Nigeria records no new Ebola infection as index case tests negative – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has completed 21-day monitoring of 62 people who had contact with Nigeria’s imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. The agency confirmed that none of the…
Bakassi deep seaport, a game-changer for Nigeria – Otu
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State. The project aims to expand Nigeria’s maritime trade and create jobs. Tinubu described…
Olympic Eagles step up prep in Congo ahead qualifier
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations suffered a setback after the Olympic Eagles lost 2-0 to DR Congo in the first leg of their second-round qualifying…
2027: INEC to simulate presidential election in nationwide mock vote
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise for November 28, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise will test its upgraded Bimodal…
Microsoft outage hits tens of thousands of users
Microsoft is working to restore its services following a global outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams and its AI assistant, Copilot. The disruption lasted several hours and affected users worldwide. Microsoft attributed the…
FG concessions Port Harcourt airport for 30 years, eyes two others
The Federal Government has signed a 30-year concession agreement for Port Harcourt International Airport, following a similar arrangement for Enugu Airport. The move aims to improve airport management, attract private investment and…
Paramilitary recruitment portal opens October 28
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced that its recruitment portal will open on October 28 and close on November 13. The board also confirmed free drug tests…