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Sports

Hickey back for Scotland’s World Cup qualifiers

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Admin I

Aaron Hickey returns to the Scotland squad for the first time in almost two years as World Cup qualifying begins with an away double-header against Denmark and Belarus next month. …

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Sports

Unknown player sends Medvedev out of US Open

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Admin I

A devastated Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the US Open after a meltdown sparked by a photographer walking on to the court during his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi. Medvedev …

Unknown player sends Medvedev out of US Open Read More
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Politics

Mutfwang submits 74.6bn supplementary budget to Plateau assembly 

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

The Plateau State House of Assembly has received a supplementary budget proposal of ₦74.6 billion from Governor Caleb Mutfwang for the 2025 fiscal year. The proposal, read on the floor …

Mutfwang submits 74.6bn supplementary budget to Plateau assembly  Read More
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Nigerian News

GbaramatuVoice to celebrate 10th anniversary with public lecture, Niger Delta Night of Honour

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

The GbaramatuVoice would commemorate its 10th anniversary with a historic two-day event featuring a public lecture and the Niger Delta Night of Honour 2025. The anniversary celebration is scheduled to …

GbaramatuVoice to celebrate 10th anniversary with public lecture, Niger Delta Night of Honour Read More
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Nigerian News / Top Stories

NBA conference opens in Enugu, Mbah lists justice sector reform as cornerstone of administration 

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

Enugu state Governor Peter Mbah has reminded lawyers that the law is more than a profession, as it serves as the conscience of the nation.  Mbah, who spoke Sunday during …

NBA conference opens in Enugu, Mbah lists justice sector reform as cornerstone of administration  Read More
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Nigerian News

Malumfashi massacre: PDP governors’ Zamfara meeting insensitive – ADC

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the massacre in Malumfashi, Katsina State, where dozens of worshippers and villagers were brutally killed, describing it as further proof of Nigeria’s collapsed …

Malumfashi massacre: PDP governors’ Zamfara meeting insensitive – ADC Read More
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Opinion

Salamatu-WOFAN on climate change: Turning adversity into prosperity 

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Prof. M. K. Othman

The reality of climate change and its consequences in Nigeria are indisputable, and the only option for the country is to have a sustainable mitigation strategy in place. Climate change …

Salamatu-WOFAN on climate change: Turning adversity into prosperity  Read More
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Sports

Nigerian swimmers land in Romania for 2025 World Aquatics Championships

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria’s junior swimming team have arrived Bucharest, Romania, to compete in the World Aquatics Junior Championships, scheduled to hold from August 19 to 25, 2025. The six athletes participating at …

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Opinion

How power outages threaten Nigeria’s digital economy dream

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Elvis Eromosele

Recently, I found myself inside a multi-storied shopping complex buzzing with activity. The building was home to laptop shops, phone sales and repair centres, and accessories vendors, an ecosystem of …

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Politics

Buhari only commissioned Baro Port on paper – Wase

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Idris Wase has expressed displeasure that the Baro Inland Port project was only “commissioned on paper” by former President Muhammadu Buhari …

Buhari only commissioned Baro Port on paper – Wase Read More
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Nigerian News

Police recruit constables to undergo shooting range exercises in Kaduna 

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The Kaduna state Police command Monday announced that recruit constables undergoing training at the Police College, Kaduna, will participate in a shooting range exercise on Tuesday and Wednesday. A statement …

Police recruit constables to undergo shooting range exercises in Kaduna  Read More
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Nigerian News

Institutional abuse killing Nigeria’s democracy – Olawepo-Hashim 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Presidential hopeful, Dr .Gbenga Olawepo- Hashim , has decried cases of institutional abuse, particularly in the academic sector. He called it a silent killer of democracy that stifles innovation, silences …

Institutional abuse killing Nigeria’s democracy – Olawepo-Hashim  Read More
Business

Regulators turning Nigeria into hostile ground for investors – Ex-NACCIMA boss

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

Former President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye, has accused regulatory agencies in Nigeria, particularly the National Agency for Food and …

Regulators turning Nigeria into hostile ground for investors – Ex-NACCIMA boss Read More
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Nigerian News

ASUP accuses FG of promoting HND, B.Sc dichotomy

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Moses John

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 21- day ultimatum to the federal government to meet outstanding demands concerning staff welfare. President of ASUP,  Shammah Kpanja, who …

ASUP accuses FG of promoting HND, B.Sc dichotomy Read More
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Nigerian News

Keyamo directs Ibom Air, AON to forgive KWAM1, Emmanson 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Suleiman Idris Alooma

The controversies surrounding the cases of Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour onboard an Ibom Air flight on Sunday and that of Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1) took a new …

Keyamo directs Ibom Air, AON to forgive KWAM1, Emmanson  Read More
Sports

Seles reveals myasthenia gravis diagnosis

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Admin I

Nine-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles has revealed she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis – a neuromuscular autoimmune disease – three years ago. The 51-year-old has chosen to go public …

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Politics

Ibadan North bye-election: 5 parties sign peace pact as INEC pledges credible poll  

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo state, Dr Adeniran Rahmon Tella on Wednesday said the commission would conduct a credible election in the Ibadan North bye election this Saturday …

Ibadan North bye-election: 5 parties sign peace pact as INEC pledges credible poll   Read More
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Security & Crime

EFCC raid: Obasanjo library management demands N2.5bn damages, issues 7-day ultimatum

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, has demanded the sum of N2.5 billion as damages to its reputation in the course of the invasion of …

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Nigerian News

Zamfara scholarship: Parents slam Lawal for neglect, laud Matawalle’s vision 

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Blueprint

Parents of Zamfara State students studying in Cyprus under a scholarship scheme have accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of abandoning their children. The programme was launched by former Governor Bello …

Zamfara scholarship: Parents slam Lawal for neglect, laud Matawalle’s vision  Read More
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Nigerian News

Niger probes Chanchaga LG chair over councillors’ alleged misconduct  

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo

The Niger state government Tuesday constituted an investigative panel headed by Justice Abdullahi Mikailu to look into allegations of misconduct against Alhaji Aminu Ladan, the chairman of Chanchaga local government …

Niger probes Chanchaga LG chair over councillors’ alleged misconduct   Read More
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Nigerian News

FCTA conducts computer-based promotion exams for directors 

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Civil Service Commission Tuesday said 915 workers, mostly at directorate cadre, have been cleared for a computer-based promotion examination. The commission said the participants, …

FCTA conducts computer-based promotion exams for directors  Read More
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Politics

Jos Muslims offer special prayers for APC National chair Nentawe

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

Muslims in Jos on Tuesday converged at the Jos Central Mosque to offer special prayers for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, and for Nigeria’s …

Jos Muslims offer special prayers for APC National chair Nentawe Read More
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Nigerian News

Experts to unveil book at inaugural joint security forensic conference

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Paul Okah

Security experts have perfected arrangements to launch a book, titled: ‘Fraud Unmasked’ during the First Joint Security Forensic Conference, scheduled to hold on August 14, 2025. The groundbreaking launch of …

Experts to unveil book at inaugural joint security forensic conference Read More
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Nigerian News

Ondo: FRSC clamps down on cyclists without helmets 

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Barnabas Olabisi

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo state sector command, weekend, restated its commitment towards safety on highways across the state by arresting erring motorcyclists without crash safety helmets.  FRSC state sector …

Ondo: FRSC clamps down on cyclists without helmets  Read More
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Sports

2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers unveil final squad

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria have named their final 12-man roster for the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola, with interim head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman set to lead D’Tigers into battle. The squad …

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Opinion

Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal

This morning, I woke up to a video circulating on social media, showing former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar ...

Gabam’s leadership journey

Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is fast becoming a household name in Nigerian politics, drawing ...

Shettima: 59 and waxing stronger.

I was reminded of Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima's birthday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s birthday wishes early this morning. How ...

GMO, seed system, and food security question in Nigeria

I have received many requests for information on GMO seeds and their safety, and I have watched several video clips ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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