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Flamingos Squad: Busari Names 36 Players for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 36-player Flamingos squad. Head coach Akeem Busari released the list…

Nigeria’s Drug Abuse Crisis: Millions of Youths at Risk of Addiction

By Elizabeth Ugbo Illicit drug use in Nigeria has reached an emergency level. Millions of Nigerians, especially youths, are affected.…

PRP, ADC Forge Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections Amid Political Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Opposition parties in Nigeria have intensified talks ahead of the 2027 elections, as leaders of the Peoples…

Tinubu’s Lagos Absence Sparks Succession Debate Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo The recent absence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu from key commissioning events in Lagos has raised questions. During…

Poverty in Nigeria Hits 63% in 2025 Despite Lower Inflation – World Bank

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63% in 2025, affecting about 140 million people, according to the World…

Boko Haram Attack in Borno: Brigade Commander Killed in Midnight Assault

By Elizabeth Ugbo A deadly attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists struck Benisheikh town in Kaga LGA, Borno State, in the…

IED Threat in Nigeria: 1,934 Incidents Recorded in North-East (2017–2024)

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria recorded 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, according to…

Tinubu Skips Lagos Bridge Inauguration Over Security Briefings

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu missed the inauguration of the Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge on Wednesday in Lagos because…

Dr. John Momoh Honoured at Nigeria Broadcasting Awards 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards, organised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, honoured media professionals on Wednesday in…

Tinubu’s Absence in Lagos Sparks Rift Speculation Amid Project Commissioning

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent on Wednesday in Lagos during the commissioning of major projects, where…