Nigeria Seeks $500 Million World Bank Loan to Improve Rural Roads and Address Food Price Hike
The Nigerian government is requesting a $500 million loan from the World Bank to repair rural roads, enhance nationwide access to agricultural products, and combat rising food prices. The World Bank indicated that this funding will benefit 92 million rural residents lacking proper road networks. Nigeria’s government submitted this funding request as part of the […]
NFF to Hire Foreign Adviser for Super Eagles After Poor Performance in World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to hire a foreign technical adviser for the Super Eagles following the team’s disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The NFF shared this decision in a statement released to journalists on Thursday, June 13. The statement mentioned that the NFF Executive Committee met on Wednesday […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Federal Government’s Suit for Local Government Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delayed its decision on the Federal Government’s lawsuit seeking full autonomy for the country’s 774 Local Government Areas. On Thursday, June 13, a seven-member panel led by Justice Garba Lawal decided to reserve judgment after state governors, represented by their Attorneys-General, presented their arguments. The governors asked for the case to […]
Three Dead After Another Mining Pit Collapses in Niger State
Three people have died after a mining pit collapsed in Adunu community, located in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. This incident happened just two weeks after another mining site collapsed in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area, trapping 14 people who are still missing. The state Chairman of the Miners Association of Nigeria, […]
‘I Don’t Need You to Win a Grammy’ – Portable Tells Davido
The social media drama between controversial singer Portable and fellow artist Davido has taken a new turn. Portable has once again criticized Davido after he was unfollowed by him on Instagram. The conflict began when Portable accused Davido of giving him poor advice during a recent dinner they had in the United States. Portable claimed […]