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NPFL: Mangut upbeat despite Nasarawa United’s defeat to Ikorodu City

Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut, has remained positive despite his team’s 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Sunday. The defeat brought an end to the Solid Miners’ seven-match unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Speaking after the game, Mangut praised his players for their […]

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles roll out plans for playoffs

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to begin their training camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs on Sunday, November 9, according to reports. The camp will open five days before their crucial playoff opener against the Panthers of Gabon. While the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has yet to announce the […]

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, brother, 10 others charged to court

The Nigeria Police Force has filed charges against Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, along with his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and ten others. The charges stem from their involvement in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in Abuja on Monday. According to court documents shared by […]

MNK protest: Nigerian govt has no respect for human rights – Amnesty Country Director, Sanusi

Amnesty International has criticized the Nigerian government for what it described as a growing disregard for human rights, following Monday’s protest in Abuja demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The protest, which began peacefully, turned chaotic after security operatives reportedly used tear gas and force to […]

Katsina is Tinubu’s second home, New York of Nigerian politics – VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Katsina State as President Bola Tinubu’s second home and the New York of Nigerian politics. Shettima made this statement on Tuesday while launching the 9th National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinic in Katsina. He said President Tinubu holds the state in high regard because many of his […]

CAN clarifies meeting with Presidency, defends ‘Christian genocide’ allegations

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cleared the air on its recent meeting with the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, following reports that misrepresented its position on alleged “Christian genocide” in the country. The meeting, held at the CAN Secretariat in Abuja, was aimed at discussing the […]

Soludo has no plans to fight Catholic priests after re-election – Mefor

The Anambra State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo plans to go after Catholic priests following his re-election. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, described the viral report as false, baseless, and malicious. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Mefor said the story being circulated by some bloggers was […]

Defection: Gov Diri should be removed from office – Ex-PDP National Legal Adviser

Former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jacob Mark, has called for the removal of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State from office following his resignation from the opposition party. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Mark argued that Governor Diri’s exit from the PDP was unconstitutional and should […]

Benue Rep, Ojotu dumps PDP for APC

A member of the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in Benue State, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojotu, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Inland Waterways, announced his defection on Tuesday through a formal letter addressed […]