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AFCON heavyweights inch toward knockout stage after tense stalemate. In a clash that promised fireworks but delivered tense, tactical warfare, Senegal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday that leaves both nations on the cusp of the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Cedric Bakambu’s second-half strike for the Leopards…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced today that a fleet of four advanced attack helicopters procured from the United States is set to arrive in Nigeria “soon,” marking a significant escalation in the federal government’s efforts to combat the nation’s pervasive security crisis. The President made the disclosure during a high-level meeting with leaders of…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested one suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle after responding to a distress call during a robbery in the Olorunda Aba area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, on Saturday, the incident occurred on December 25, 2025, around 10:30…
In a gesture of remembrance and support, the 4th Brigade Command in Benin organized a special Christmas luncheon and gift presentation for the families of soldiers who died in the line of duty. The event, held on Friday, was led by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Ahmed Balogun, and the Chief Medical Director of the…
Stakeholders have urged state governors to support President Bola Tinubu in implementing full financial autonomy for local governments, warning that continued resistance could undermine constitutional order and democratic governance. The call followed recent remarks by the President, who cautioned that failure by governors to comply with a Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy could…
The Federal Government on Friday said electricity supply across the country has begun to improve following the repair and restoration of the vandalised Lagos–Escravos gas supply infrastructure. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed the development in a statement, attributing the recovery to repair works carried out by the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company, which has…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday assured Nigerians that the country will overcome terrorism, pledging that the Federal Government remains resolute in restoring peace and protecting lives across conflict-affected areas. Shettima gave the assurance during a visit to victims of Wednesday’s deadly bombing at a mosque near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking at…
FÈS, MOROCCO – A classic African football rivalry will be renewed on Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles face off in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Set against the historic backdrop of Fès, the clash pits two sides brimming with confidence after winning their…
KADUNA, NIGERIA – Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately cease all military cooperation with the United States, including reported U.S. airstrikes against terrorist targets within Nigeria. In a strongly-worded statement posted to his Facebook page on Friday, Gumi warned that American military involvement risks exacerbating the…
ODUGBOLU, OGUN STATE – A festive Christmas morning turned tragic along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway following a fatal hit-and-run accident. The incident, which occurred at the Odogbolu Junction around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, claimed the life of an unidentified male pedestrian. Confirming the event, Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and…
