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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...
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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...

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US Pledges $32.5 Million to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security

The US has pledged $32.5 million to support food security in Nigeria, aiming to combat hunger and strengthen resilience amid rising costs.
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Police Arrest Suspected Cultists With Skull, Gun in Ogun

Police in Ogun State arrest suspected student cultists with a human skull and gun, heightening fears of rising cult violence.
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Tinubu’s Governance ‘Fair to All Nigerians,’ Says FG

FG insists Tinubu’s governance is fair to all Nigerians, with balanced appointments and projects spread nationwide for equity and stability.
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Ondo Man Arrested in Death of Neighbor’s Son

Police arrest man in Ondo over neighbor’s son death, sparking outrage and calls for justice in Akure community.
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Nigeria Says Subsidy Removal Frees Funds for Growth

Nigeria says fuel subsidy removal freed resources for national development, redirecting funds into infrastructure, health, and education despite public hardship.
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Lagos Cracks Down on Builders Over Waste Disposal

Lagos warns builders of penalties for poor waste disposal as the government intensifies enforcement to curb flooding and pollution.
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Delta Police Say Officers Can Search Without Warrants

Delta police say officers can conduct warrantless searches, sparking public concern about rights, accountability, and abuse of stop-and-search powers.
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Ooni’s Camp Dismisses Alaafin Ultimatum as Empty Threat

Ooni’s camp dismisses the Alaafin ultimatum as an empty threat, framing it as a relic of Yoruba monarchy’s fading influence.
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Ogun Urban Planners Warn of Strain from Population Boom

Ogun faces a population boom that outpaces infrastructure, leaving planners worried about strained towns, worsening traffic, and growing risks of urban collapse.
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Lagos Commissioner Says New Tenancy Law Will Shield Tenants

Lagos proposes a new tenancy law aimed at protecting tenants from exploitation while safeguarding landlord rights in Nigeria’s biggest city.
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Katsina Governor Radda to Begin Three-Week Medical Leave

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda to begin a three-week medical leave Monday, with Deputy Governor Faruk Jobe acting in his stead.
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Nigeria Reports 156 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025

Lassa fever deaths reach 156 in Nigeria this year, with health officials warning of rising cases and intensified containment efforts.
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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...
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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...
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Zamfara Governor Joins Tinubu on Landmark UK Visit to Boost Trade

KEY POINTS Governor Dauda Lawal will join President Tinubu on a two-day state visit...
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Naira Strengthens to Highest Level Since February

KEY POINTS The naira appreciated to N1,355/$, its strongest level since February 2026. Rising...

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