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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits and all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and promising a merciless, coordinated military and judicial response. This executive move is reinforced by parliamentary resolve, as the Senate has legally classified...

Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget proposal, labelling it a "budget of consolidated renewed sufferings" that fails to address the severe economic hardship and poverty faced by citizens. The criticism challenges the administration's economic narrative, contrasting...

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Ajibade, Nnadozie Lead Nigeria’s Charge at 2025 CAF Awards

Nigeria’s women’s football stars, including Ajibade, Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons, headline nominations at the 2025 CAF Awards after a triumphant year

Filmmaker Ayotunde Bello Says Super Falcons Can Win World Cup

Filmmaker Ayotunde Bello says Nigeria’s Super Falcons can win the World Cup if given consistent support and stronger investment in women’s football.

Lagos Shuts Waterways Ahead of Africa’s First E1 Powerboat Race

Lagos will shut waterways October 3–5 for the E1 Championship, the world’s first electric powerboat race. The event marks Africa’s debut on the global series.

Colombian Player Suspended After Striking Female Referee

A Colombian footballer slapped a female referee after receiving a red card, sparking outrage and calls for stronger protections.

Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With Cash, Flats, National Honours

Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000 each and national honours following their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.

Tobi Amusan Wins Fifth National Hurdles Title

Tobi Amusan secures fifth national title in Lagos ahead of World Championships.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Claim Fifth AfroBasket Crown in Style

D’Tigress clinch fifth straight AfroBasket title and extend their unbeaten run to 29 games across a decade of dominance

From Bet to Bread: How Sports Gambling Is Redefining Survival for Nigeria’s Urban Poor

KEY POINTS Sports betting has become a survival tool for millions in Nigeria’s cities,...

Seven Indigenous Nigerian Games That Shaped Values, Identity, and Community

KEY POINTS Indigenous Nigerian games like Ayo, Suwe, and Ten-Ten served as tools for...

7 Nigerian Stars Thriving Abroad in European Leagues

Seven Nigerian footballers are making waves abroad in 2025 with standout performances across top European leagues

Nigeria Defeat Rwanda to Boost 2026 World Cup Hopes

Osimhen’s first-half brace gave Nigeria a 2-0 win over Rwanda, reviving their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.

Gospel Film Star Moses Korede Are, ‘Baba Gbenro,’ Laid to Rest

Gospel film star Moses Korede Are, widely known as Baba Gbenro, was laid to rest as fans and colleagues honored his legacy in Christian films

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Tinubu Declares “No Mercy,” Officially Designates Bandits as Terrorists

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has declared a major policy shift, officially designating bandits...

Opposition Blasts Tinubu’s 2026 Budget as a Blueprint for Continued Hardship

KEY POINTS Nigeria's main opposition party, the PDP, has rejected President Tinubu's 2026 budget...

Shettima Dismisses 2027 Election Challengers, Claims Tinubu’s Victory is “A Responsibility”

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima asserted that challenging President Tinubu in 2027 would...

Ogbo-Ogwu Market Hands Over N265m Worth of Fake, Expired Drugs to NAFDAC

Ogbo-Ogwu Market in Onitsha transfers N265m worth of fake and expired drugs to NAFDAC for disposal.