Author: Olayinka Popoola

CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions

March 18, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in January and declared Morocco champions. Several Senegalese players had temporarily left the pitch late in the match in protest at a refereeing decision. CAF in a statement on Tuesday said “the Senegal national team is […]

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BREAKING: Tinubu asks political appointees seeking elective offices to resign before March 31

March 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027...

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FG Declares March 19 & 20 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

March 17, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark...

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Presidency debunks fake Trump tweet criticising Tinubu over Borno attacks

March 17, 2026

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral screenshot purporting to show a tweet from United States President Donald...

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Terror attacks: Tinubu directs security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri

March 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security...

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Zulum condemns maiduguri mosque blast, urges vigilance

March 17, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the explosion that struck a mosque in the Gamboru Market area...

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23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bomb blasts

March 17, 2026

The Borno state police command says 23 persons have been confirmed dead, with 108 injured, following bomb blasts in three...

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FG activates evacuation plan as Middle East crisis worsens

March 17, 2026

The Federal Government on Monday said it is working out administrative procedures and the release of funds for  the evacuation...

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NRC confirms passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train suffers collision

March 16, 2026

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has confirmed that some passengers sustained injuries after an...

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FRSC deploys personnel for Eid special patrol nationwide

March 16, 2026

The Federal Road Safety Corps has ordered the nationwide deployment of personnel and operational logistics for its 2026 Eid el-Fitr...

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Tinubu swears in Taiwo Oyedele as finance minister

March 16, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa,...

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JUST IN: Passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train derails

March 16, 2026

Passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning after a train operating on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor was involved in an incident...

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La Liga: Laporta re-elected Barcelona president

March 16, 2026

Joan Laporta has been re-elected as president of Barcelona, winning over 68% of the vote to secure a further five-year...

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Police arrest two customs officers over death of driver in Osun

March 16, 2026

The police have arrested two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the death of a driver in Osogbo....

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‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Fasoyin alive, son dismisses death rumour

March 16, 2026

Korede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo...

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Iran won’t play at the World Cup, says sports minister

March 11, 2026

Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing ongoing conflict with the United States. ...

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Wike sues FCTA workers over ongoing strike

January 23, 2026

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital...

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‘I’m comfortable in PDP’ — Makinde dismisses defection talks after meeting Tinubu

January 23, 2026

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has dismissed speculation about defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he remains committed...

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2025 police inspector promotions on schedule, PSC denies delay

January 23, 2026

The Police Service Commission has issued a rebuttal to media reports alleging delays in the promotion of police inspectors following...

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US completes withdrawal from WHO

January 23, 2026

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organisation, citing the global health body’s handling of the COVID-19...

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 Tinubu meets Makinde, Muftwang at Aso Rock

January 22, 2026

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and his Plateau State counterpart, Caleb Mutfwang, met separately with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday...

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PVC collection only for FCT residents, INEC clarifies

January 22, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified that the ongoing Permanent Voter Card collection exercise currently underway applies exclusively to...

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After protests, FG pays N152bn to contractors for verified projects

January 22, 2026

The federal government says it has disbursed N152 billion to contractors for “verified contracts”. In a statement on Thursday, Doris...

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US ‘annihilating’ terrorists in Nigeria, says Trump

January 22, 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that American forces were ‘annihilating’ terrorists in Nigeria whom he accused of...

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Awujale stool battle: Ogun halts process, police storm palace

January 22, 2026

Ogun State government on Wednesday halted the selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebu land, the second suspension in...

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Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge

January 22, 2026

Real Madrid stayed top of football’s rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time, according to...

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FG to scrap HND dichotomy, empower polytechnics to award degrees

January 21, 2026

The federal government has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy by empowering polytechnics to award...

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FG pledges credible census, prioritises accuracy over speed

January 21, 2026

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to conducting a credible, transparent and internationally acceptable national census, saying it will...

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DSS frees Ogun pastor, associates after public outcry

January 21, 2026

Operatives of the Department of State Services have freed an Ogun State-based pastor, Kayode Olawoye, alongside two of his associates...

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Ekiti Guber: Adhere To Electoral Laws, INEC Warns Parties, Candidates

January 21, 2026

Political parties and candidates for the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State have been urged to strictly adhere to electoral...

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