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FG commiserates with South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe over floods

The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the governments and people of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe over the loss of lives caused by recent devastating floods in parts of Southern Africa. Reports indicated that as of Friday, the floods had claimed the lives of more than 100 people and displaced thousands following weeks of

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FG files criminal charge against Ozekhome over alleged forgery

The Federal Government has filed a criminal charge against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property case in the United Kingdom. Ozekhome, who is 68 years old, is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, according

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SERAP sues governors, Wike over security votes spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of billions of naira allocated as security votes since May 29, 2023. SERAP said the suit was prompted by reports of

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Politics

APC praises Atiku over son’s defection

The All Progressives Congress has commended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for accepting his son’s decision to join the ruling party. Atiku’s son, Abba Atiku, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC. In a statement, the APC described Atiku’s reaction as mature and democratic, noting that political choices should not affect family

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Politics

APC one-party agenda will fail, PDP aspirant insists

A Peoples Democratic Party presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that any attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress to turn Nigeria into a one-party state will fail. In a statement issued in Lagos, Olawepo-Hashim accused the APC of using defections and political pressure to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. He said

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Politics

Tinubu’s reforms beginning to yield results – Daniel

Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria is gradually recovering from its economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a thanksgiving programme in Ogun State, Daniel stated that though the reforms introduced by the Federal Government were painful, they were necessary to stabilise the economy. He noted

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Politics

Otti says 2027 re-election bid unstoppable

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that his chances of winning a second term in office in 2027 are unstoppable. He made the statement while responding to criticisms from opposition figures, including former governor Orji Kalu. Otti said his administration remains focused on delivering quality governance rather than engaging in political distractions. According to

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Sports

Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents Today

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to learn their group stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) later this week. The official draw is scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026, and will determine the teams the defending champions will face in Morocco. The 2026 WAFCON tournament will feature 16 national teams from

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Sports

Goalkeeper Nwabali Laments Super Eagles’ Loss

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed deep frustration after Nigeria’s semi-final defeat to Morocco. In post-match comments, Nwabali described the outcome as a bitter disappointment, noting that the team had worked hard but fell short in the shootout. He lamented that Nigeria has once again come close to an AFCON final without success and vowed

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Sports

Coach Chelle Admits Morocco Deserved Victory

Following Nigeria’s elimination, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted that Morocco deserved to win and progress to the AFCON final. Speaking after the match, Chelle praised Morocco for their tactical discipline and composure during the penalty shootout. Chelle acknowledged that while Nigeria showed commitment and effort throughout the 120 minutes of play, Morocco’s ability

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