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England rugby captain Maro Itoje has been granted a temporary leave of absence from the national team’s training camp. The star lock traveled to Nigeria to attend his mother’s funeral, following her recent passing. This compassionate leave means Itoje will miss a crucial portion of the squad’s preparations for the upcoming Six Nations Championship….
Modupe Olalere In Nigeria, the question “God, when?” is whispered in churches, shouted in protests, and scrawled across social media feeds. It is more than a question; it is a reflection of the tension between unwavering religious faith and a pressing need for social action. Nigerians are navigating a reality where praying for justice often…
The recent U.S. counterterrorism drone strike in Nigeria’s North-West, which marked America’s first publicly acknowledged military action in the region, has raised significant questions about Washington’s strategic calculus. While insecurity plagues many parts of Nigeria, the strike specifically targeted a terrorist enclave in Sokoto State, a move experts say points to a highly selective and…
Recent missile strikes by the United States military on terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria have reportedly forced extremist elements to relocate, raising concerns of a regional displacement and new security challenges. The strikes, authorized by President Donald Trump on Christmas Day and coordinated with the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State-affiliated hideouts in Sokoto State….
Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, has declared his victory is assured, calling his competitors weak and framing his bid as divinely favored. Speaking at an annual prayer gathering organized by the An-sar-ud-deen Society in Ikire on Saturday 27th December , 2025, Oyebamiji, also…
The House of Representatives has initiated constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), tightening appointment criteria and expanding their operational powers in a move designed to curb executive interference in local government elections. The proposals followed the adoption and consolidation of constitution amendment bills by the House Committee on Constitution Review,…
Kwara State, Nigeria — In a dramatic sting operation, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two high-profile bandits, including a self-styled “celebrity” criminal whose social media bravado ultimately led to his downfall. A notorious kidnapping kingpin, arms supplier, and viral video star was arrested during the Kwara sting operation. Abubakar Usman, 26, known by the…
Imagine you are a teacher in a village where bandits strike with impunity, and the nearest police station is always deserted because its few officers are serving as drivers and bodyguards for a politician miles away in the city. Now, imagine you are that politician, and the constant threat of kidnapping makes an armed convoy…
For years, the dream of a “borderless West Africa” has been grounded not by a lack of roads or willpower, but by the sheer cost of a plane ticket. For a trader in Lagos wanting to reach Dakar, or a student in Accra visiting family in Abidjan, the price of a flight has often felt…
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed confidence that striker Victor Osimhen will find the net when the Super Eagles take on Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match on Saturday. Osimhen drew a blank in Nigeria’s opening 2-1 win over Tanzania, extending his run to just one goal in nine…
