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Trapped 98 containers of power equipment released by Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service has begun evacuating 98 containers of electricity transmission equipment abandoned at Nigerian ports for between 14 and 20 years. The equipment, which was procured with public funds, remained…
World Bank raises alarm as developing countries’ external debt hit record $9.4 trillion
The World Bank reports that developing countries’ external debt reached a record $9.4 trillion in 2025 due to increased borrowing and higher interest rates. Nigeria’s external debt also rose to $145.02 billion,…
Trump says making adviser Stephen Miller White House chief of staff
US President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections. Miller, a close ally and architect of Trump’s strict…
Senate proposes six-month jail term for hospitals denying emergency care
The Nigerian Senate has proposed a bill imposing a six-month jail term or a ₦300,000 fine on hospitals and healthcare providers that delay emergency treatment. The bill requires hospitals to assess emergency…
Osimhen to undergo knee surgery on Saturday
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania after suffering a knee injury. His Turkish club, Galatasaray, confirmed that the forward will undergo…
iDICE Named Official Deal Room Partner for Afreximbank’s CANEX WKND 2026
Afreximbank has pledged to increase funding for Africa’s creative economy, supporting production, distribution, branding and business development. The bank’s commitment has grown from an initial $500 million in 2020 to $2 billion.…
Okpebholo Hails Flamingos World Cup Qualification, Hands Relief Materials To Fire Victims
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final. He encouraged the team to defeat Japan and win…
Osimhen welcomes second child with Cameroonian-German girlfriend
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey. The birth was announced by Turkish football club Galatasaray, where Osimhen…
Fasoranti’s Family Announces Burial Arrangements
The family of late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced that he will be buried on December 17, 2026. The centenarian died at the age of 100. According to the…
UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been evacuated to the United Kingdom for specialist medical treatment. The UK government confirmed that…
Our part of Mbappe, China issue over – Real Madrid’s Mourinho
The controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about China has continued despite his apology. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has defended Mbappé, praising both the player and the club for handling the situation…
2027: Makinde unveils manifesto, promises reforms
The Makinde-Daura Campaign Organisation has unveiled its ‘Reset Nigeria’ manifesto in Abuja. The manifesto was presented by Grant Onyeke, presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), alongside Oyo State Governor Seyi…