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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

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Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against South Africa

Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.

Abure Warns Dickson Over Alliance With Peter Obi

KEY POINTS • Abure cautions NDC against handing control to Obi’s supporters • Says Labour Party...

APC Sets Up Uba Sani-Led Ekiti Governorship Campaign Council

KEY POINTS • APC to inaugurate Ekiti campaign council on Wednesday in Abuja• Uba Sani...

Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of...

LASU Student Dies After Armed Robbery Attack in Lagos

KEY POINTS • A Lagos State University student died after sustaining injuries during an armed...

Reps Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda Resigns

KEY POINTS House of Representatives Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda has resigned from his position...

Why Nigerians aren’t feeling Tinubu’s economic reforms, says Bwala

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala says Nigeria's large population and infrastructure deficit are slowing the impact of President Tinubu's economic reforms on ordinary citizens.

Aiyedatiwa approves Akure flyover and slate of Ondo projects

Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a 2.38-kilometre flyover in Akure along with road, health, education and water projects across the state.

Six Oyo Reps Defect From PDP to APM Amid Political Realignment

KEY POINTS Six House of Representatives members from Oyo State have defected from the...

Peter Obi says leaders chase 2027 politics while abducted children stay captive

Peter Obi warns that Nigerian politicians are fixated on the 2027 elections while abducted schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo remain in captivity after two weeks.

Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Primary Election Manipulation

KEY POINTS Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). ...

Atiku Camp Fires Back at Babachir Lawal, Revives Grass-Cutting Scandal in ADC Primary Row

KEY POINTS The Atiku camp dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegations of irregularities in the ADC...

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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...

Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...