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EFCC, ICPC Urged to Probe NFF Over Alleged Misuse of FIFA Funds

By Elizabeth Ugbo A former Nigerian international, Harrison Jalla, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the…

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Nigeria–UK Sign Migration, Security, and Trade Agreements During Tinubu’s Visit

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in London. The agreements were signed on Thursday during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-day…

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Lorry Crash Sparks Fire at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Agulu

By Elizabeth Ugbo A fully loaded lorry crashed, caught fire, and caused panic on Wednesday night at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.…

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Police Arrest Meat Seller for Alleged Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old in Niger

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Niger State Police Command arrested a 50-year-old meat seller, Usman Abubakar, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Angwan-Daji, Minna, on February 22, 2026, after…

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Power Supply to Improve Soon as Government Tackles Gas Constraints — Adelabu

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday in Nigeria said Nigerians will soon enjoy better electricity supply as the Federal Government addresses gas shortages affecting generation,…

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Naira-for-Crude Policy Fails to Lower Fuel Prices in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy, introduced in 2024 to boost local supply, has not reduced fuel prices in 2025, according to energy analysts and Petroleumprice.ng CEO Jeremiah Olatide. Despite…

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UAE and Saudi Air Defences Intercept Iranian Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

By Elizabeth Ugbo On Thursday, the UAE Defence Ministry reported that its air defences intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched by Iran, while operations at the Habshan gas…

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Iranian Officials Killed in Israeli Airstrikes: Funeral Held in Tehran

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran’s top officials, Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani, and Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday, and a funeral was held in Tehran on…

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Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title: Fans Outraged After Controversial CAF Decision

By Elizabeth Ugbo Senegalese football fans and players are furious after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 title and awarded…

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Super Eagles Squad Update: Chelle Drops Osimhen, Names New Faces for Friendlies

By Elizabeth Ugbo Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Iran on March 27 and Jordan on March 31 in…

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