Sports

Victor Boniface Begins Rehab After Knee Surgery

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has begun a rehabilitation programme after undergoing successful knee surgery in Austria, dealing a major blow to both his club and Nigeria’s national team. The surgery was carried out to address a knee injury that had troubled the striker in recent weeks, and medical officials have confirmed that the procedure

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General Security

Police Investigate Viral Video of Portable Being Beaten in Custody

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows the controversial singer in a distressed state, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns

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Uncategorized

Petrol Price War Hits Nigeria

A price war has broken out in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector as retail fuel marketers across the country begin selling Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at prices below the N739 per litre benchmark announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The development is being driven largely by intense competition among fuel retailers seeking to attract and retain

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Politics

2026 Budget Twist as MDAs Add N3.5tn in New Projects

Despite a directive by the Federal Government placing a freeze on the introduction of new capital projects, several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have reportedly inserted about N3.5 trillion worth of fresh projects into the proposed 2026 national budget. Findings show that the newly introduced projects cut across key sectors such as road construction and

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Sports

Nigerian Midfielder Joins Colorado Rapids in MLS

A Nigerian midfielder has completed a transfer to Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. The move strengthens the club’s squad ahead of the new season and adds another Nigerian talent to the growing list of players making their mark internationally. The player is expected to contribute significantly to the team’s midfield and overall performance as

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Sports

Midfield Battle Will Decide Nigeria vs Algeria Match — Unuanel

Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has predicted that the midfield contest will be crucial in determining the outcome of Nigeria’s quarter-final game against Algeria. He explained that the team that dominates possession and controls the flow of the match in midfield is likely to gain the upper hand. Unuanel urged the Super Eagles to

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Sports

Super Eagles Coach Focused on Algeria, Not AFCON Title

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said that Nigeria is concentrating fully on its upcoming quarter-final match against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He stressed that the team is not thinking about winning the tournament title at this stage, but is focusing on preparing well, staying disciplined, and executing their game

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Sports

AFCON 2026 Reaches Quarterfinals as Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, and Morocco Clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially entered its highly anticipated quarterfinal stage, with four of Africa’s top footballing nations set to battle for a place in the semifinals. In today’s fixtures, Mali will take on Senegal at 5:00 pm in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter between two West African

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General Security

Troops Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout in Plateau, Recover Weapons

Troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, neutralizing suspects and recovering weapons during a swift operation based on credible intelligence. In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer of the JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Joshua Atu John, confirmed that four suspects were

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General Oil and Gas

Ogoniland Landlords Vow to Resist Oil Production Over Unsettled Demands

Landlords of oil and gas facilities in Gokana, Eleme, Tai, and Khana in Ogoniland have vowed to resist the resumption of oil production in their communities until their demands are fully addressed. The President of the group, Ben Harry, made the disclosure following a meeting with the Ogoni Dialogue Committee. He insisted that all backlogs

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