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NFF Challenges FIFA Decision After Losing DR Congo Eligibility Petition

KEY POINTS FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility. Nigeria alleged passport irregularities but failed to prove the case. NFF has appealed the decision as DR Congo advances in qualification. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lost its petition against the Democratic Republic...

March 18, 2026

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Soludo Begins Second Term as Anambra Governor Amid High-Profile Inauguration in Awka

KEY POINTS Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy were sworn in for a second term in Awka. The event was attended by top political figures, including the Vice President and former presidents. Soludo won re-election by a wide margin, securing over 422,000 votes in the...

March 18, 2026

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Dangote Pledges $700 Million For Nigerian Education

Aliko Dangote sets a $700 million plan to expand education access in Nigeria, targeting out-of-school children and long-term skills development.

December 9, 2025

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Army Rejects Claims of Shooting Women Protesters in Adamawa

Army rejects reports that troops shot women during Lamurde protest and links the deaths to gunfire from a rival community.

December 9, 2025

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Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.

December 9, 2025

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Bayelsa Stops All Illegal Mining, Warns Community Leaders

Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.

December 9, 2025

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Tinubu’s Benin Intervention Rekindles Debate

Tinubu’s swift move in Benin reignites debate over presidential troop deployment powers and the constitutional limits governing Nigeria’s military actions abroad.

December 9, 2025

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How Remote Work Is Transforming Nigerian Economy

Remote work has shifted from a pandemic necessity to a structural economic force in Nigeria, reshaping hiring, productivity, lifestyle, and global employment access.

December 8, 2025

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Obasanjo Says Boko Haram War Lasts Too Long

Obasanjo warns Nigeria’s Boko Haram war has dragged on too long and urges specialised training, stronger intelligence and modern technology for the military.

December 8, 2025

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WHO Reports Heavy Civilian Deaths in Sudan Strikes

WHO says at least 114 people were killed after Sudan airstrikes hit a hospital and kindergarten, intensifying fears over civilian safety.

December 8, 2025

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Solana Rallies as Altcoin ETF Optimism Builds

Solana gains 5% as renewed ETF optimism drives a broader crypto rally, boosting altcoin sentiment and attracting fresh trading activity across markets.

December 8, 2025

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TikTok Limits Overnight Live Streams in Nigeria

TikTok has restricted late-night live access in Nigeria, tightening streaming rules to improve youth safety and encourage healthier online behaviour patterns.

December 8, 2025

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