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State Police Bill: Senate Gives Six State Assemblies Till November 15 To Grant Approval
The Senate has given six states—Kano, Oyo, Cross River, Abia, Niger and Benue—until November 15 to submit their resolutions on the proposed State Police Bill. The deadline requires the remaining State Houses…
Nigeria, DPR Korea, Brazil dominate U-17 Women’s World Cup records as Europe suffers historic exit
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have reached their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in Morocco. The historic victory marks a major achievement for the…
2027: I’ll End Insecurity, Restore Hope, Says Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has promised to tackle insecurity if elected president in 2027. Speaking at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign flag-off in Sokoto, he said nothing would stop the party…
2027: Tinubu, Shettima, APC governors storm Kaduna for campaign launch
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have arrived in Kaduna State for the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign. The event marks the beginning of the…
Tinubu, Shettima pictures adorn first Niger Bridge
The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha, Anambra State, and Asaba, Delta State, following rehabilitation works. The bridge, originally built in 1965, was closed to traffic on September…
Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK 6-3 in Champions League
Liverpool defeated LASK Linz 6-3 in the UEFA Champions League, recording their second consecutive victory in the competition. Bradley Barcola stole the spotlight by scoring an impressive hat-trick, helping Liverpool secure the…
Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare
Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Anfield to secure a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The dramatic encounter saw both teams score during normal time before…
Onafriq shuts Baxi Agent Banking in Nigeria after economics turn unfavourable
Fintech company Onafriq has announced plans to shut down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria. The company attributed the decision to naira depreciation, rising operating costs, shrinking profit margins and increasing…
UK migrants face 10-year wait for permanent settlement under new rules
The UK government has introduced immigration reforms requiring most migrants, including Nigerians, to wait 10 years before qualifying for permanent residency. Under the proposed rules, applicants must demonstrate that they have earned…
NUPRC opens bidding for 40 oil, gas blocks November 20
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged local and international investors to participate in Nigeria’s 2026 oil and gas licensing round, featuring 40 available oil and gas blocks. The commission…
US Midterms: Trump accepts midterm results, pledges to work with Democrats
President Donald Trump has accepted the results of the US midterm elections following a major victory by Democrats. However, he blamed the Republican Party’s defeat on the impact of the war against…
Adegbuyi, Akekoromowei, Super Falcons nominated for 2026 CAF Women’s Awards
Nigeria’s Super Falcons and three players, Christiana Uzoma, Janet Akekoromowei and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, have been nominated for the 2026 CAF Women’s Awards. The nominations recognise their contributions to women’s football across different…