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The Federal Government of Nigeria has cast doubt on reports that 11 detained Nigerian soldiers and their aircraft have departed Burkina Faso for Portugal, citing a new technical fault with the aircraft. The soldiers and their C-130 transport plane had been detained for over ten days following an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, reportedly…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
As he marks six years at the helm, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta asserts that his transformational project has positioned the club squarely among the elite, primed to compete for the game’s highest honors. With Arsenal leading the Premier League table, the Spaniard’s long-term rebuild has crystallized into sustained contention, shifting the club’s trajectory from top-four…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the corporate headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc following the power distribution company’s commitment to a binding remedial plan addressing consumer rights violations. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission confirmed the decision, citing a formal undertaking by the electricity provider to resolve outstanding…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has unequivocally dismissed mounting speculation linking him to the Manchester City managerial position, labelling the rumors as baseless. Recent reports had suggested Maresca, a former assistant to City boss Pep Guardiola, could be a candidate to succeed his mentor at the Etihad Stadium. The 45-year-old Italian, however, moved to quash the…
Bauchi – The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘D’, of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦82.1 million in a two-week operation across nine states in the country’s North-East and North-Central regions. The Zone Comptroller, Mr. Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this during a press briefing in Bauchi…
A French court has sentenced Carole Sun, 30, to 10 years in prison for participating in a terrorist conspiracy linked to the Islamic State group. Sun, who travelled to Syria in 2014, was repatriated to France in 2022 after years in detention camps. The court found that she knowingly associated with high-profile IS…
President Bola Tinubu has renewed his advocacy for the creation of state police, revealing that he has assured the United States and European partners of his commitment to implementing decentralized policing in Nigeria. Tinubu said state police “must happen” as part of broader efforts to address insecurity and strengthen governance at the subnational level….
The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated 54 emerging Nigerian leaders following their completion of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The welcome reception, held in Lagos on Thursday, recognised the Fellows who were selected from more than 7,400 applicants and underwent intensive leadership training at top U.S. universities in business,…
