Sports

Ferdinand Backs Arsenal to Bounce Back After UCL Final Defeat

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed confidence that Arsenal will recover strongly from their UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal suffered heartbreak in the final after losing on penalties, despite taking an early lead through Kai Havertz before PSG equalised in the second half and eventually secured victory in the

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Sports

Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Squad for Senegal Friendlies

Justine Madugu has announced a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. The squad includes captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and experienced striker Asisat Oshoala. Madugu also recalled midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene as well as forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift

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Sports

Onuachu Wins Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season Award

Paul Onuachu has won the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season award following his stunning bicycle-kick goal for Trabzonspor during the 2025/26 season. The award-winning strike came in Trabzonspor’s league match against Fatih Karagümrük, where the Nigerian forward produced an acrobatic finish that quickly gained widespread attention among fans and football analysts. The winner

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Sports

Osimhen Clarifies Chelle’s Remarks Amid Transfer Speculation

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has moved to clear the air over comments made by Nigeria coach Eric Chelle amid growing speculation about his future. The speculation followed remarks by Chelle while explaining Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches, leading to reports that the striker was focused on a possible transfer move. Reacting to

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Security Politics

DSS Arrests Five Suspected Arms Couriers Linked to Niger School Attack

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two nationals of Niger, in connection with the supply of weapons to gunmen involved in the attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. The suspects are believed to have provided logistical support to the armed group that attacked

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Security Politics

FG Assures Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Teachers, Students

The Federal Government has assured families of teachers, students and pupils abducted in Oyo State that efforts are underway to secure their safe rescue and return. Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance during a visit to Ogbomosho, where he led a Federal Government delegation to meet with community leaders

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Politics

NDC Urges Public to Ignore Unofficial Primary Election Results

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has urged members of the public to disregard results of its nationwide primaries circulating on social media. In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, said the results remain with the National Executive Council and that only the NEC has the authority to officially announce the outcome of the

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Politics

Kalabari Democratic Front Congratulates Dumo Lulu-Briggs

The Kalabari Democratic Front has congratulated businessman and politician Dumo Lulu-Briggs on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. In a statement signed by National Secretary Daso Denise-Bobmuel and Asari-Toru Coordinator Biobele George, the group described his emergence as recognition of years of public service, leadership and contributions to the development

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General Oil and Gas

PETROAN Says Dangote Price Cut Won’t Immediately Reduce Pump Prices

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the recent reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol by Dangote Refinery will not immediately translate into lower pump prices across the country. National President of PETROAN, Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, explained that fuel pricing in Nigeria’s deregulated market is determined by market forces and

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Community General

B-Dere Youth Council Rejects Allegations Against Leesi Maol

The President of the B-Dere Youth Council, Cletus Dumbari-Dube, has condemned allegations reportedly made by Gani Topba, leader of the Conscience of the Ogoni People, accusing philanthropist Leesi Maol of working against the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. Dumbari-Dube described the allegation as provocative and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of Maol.

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