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![ISWAP Informant Neutralised By Nigeria Troops In Borno Night Ambush]()
ISWAP Informant Neutralised By Nigeria Troops In Borno Night Ambush
Troops of Sector 3, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected informant linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the early hours of Friday.The operation, conducted as part of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV, took place in... -
!["You Won’t Find Better Partner Than Nigeria" – Tinubu Welcomes Qatari Investment]()
"You Won’t Find Better Partner Than Nigeria" – Tinubu Welcomes Qatari Investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s openness to strategic global partnerships as he welcomed fresh investment initiatives from Qatar aimed at enhancing cooperation in agriculture and other key sectors.This statement was issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on ... -
![Southampton v Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers &Stats]()
Southampton v Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers &Stats
Date: Saturday 10th May, 2025 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium St Mary's Stadium Referee Tim Robinson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Southampton [/size]Simon Rusk has greeted a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. The i... -
![Newcastle v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Newcastle v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 12:00 pm Stadium St James' Park Referee John Brooks (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Newcastle [/size]Having already lost club captain Jamaal Lascelles to a long-term knee injury and Lewis Hall (foot) for the rest of... -
![Manchester United v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Manchester United v West Ham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 2:15 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Man United remain without the services of Joshua Zirkzee, who is now sidelined for the remainder of the campa... -
![Liverpool v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Liverpool v Arsenal: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Sunday 11th May, 2025 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium Anfield Referee Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Liverpool [/size]Preparing for a post-Alexander-Arnold world, Slot told the media on Friday morning that Conor Bradley will be fielded at rig... -
![Resolve The Crisis in Your Party First Before Talking About Nigeria - Akpabio Tackles Peter Obi]()
Resolve The Crisis in Your Party First Before Talking About Nigeria - Akpabio Tackles Peter Obi
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, urging him to address the internal crisis within his party before making divisive comments about Nigeria. Akpabio's remarks came during a valedictory session in honor of the la... -
![VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria]()
VIDEO: Peter Obi Replies Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu, After He Was Criticized For Demarketing Nigeria
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has responded to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent comments accusing him of "demarketing" Nigeria. In his reply, Obi clarified that he is not trying to tarnish the country’s image but is simply telling the truth a... -
![Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody]()
Video of Protesters Rejoicing in Abuja at The News of VDM’s Release From EFCC Custody
A video has surfaced online showing Abuja protesters celebrating the release of social media activist Verydarkman (VDM) from EFCC custody.The clip, which is gaining traction across platforms, captures a jubilant crowd dancing and chanting in support of VDM.Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as V... -
![Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats]()
Manchester United v Ath Club: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers&Stats
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Old Trafford Referee Daniel Siebert (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Ruben Amorim has a new injury concern that is hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture.... -
![Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills]()
Nigeria's Senate Rejects VAT Increment, Passes Two Tax Reform Bills
Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills.The two bills approved are the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.This development follows the Senate’s consideration of the report submitted by ... -
![Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria]()
Man Accuses Instagram Of "Stereotyping" Him After A Warning Was Issued About Him Residing In Nigeria
A Nigerian man has accused photo-sharing app, Instagram, of ''stereotyping'' him after a prompt was allegedly sent to someone who tried sending him a message.Daniel Adebowale took to Facebook to share a screenshot of a prompt Instagram sent to someone who sent him a direct messa... -
![2face Idibia Calls For Complete Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Education System]()
2face Idibia Calls For Complete Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Education System
Singer, 2Face Idibia has called for a total overhaul of Nigeria's educational system. He made this call in a post shared on his Instagram page today May 8. ... -
![Chelsea vs Djurgardens: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Chelsea vs Djurgardens: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Stamford Bridge Referee Joao Pinheiro (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Enzo Maresca is likely to rotate his squad for the second leg, as he did against Legia Warsaw, particularly wit... -
![Bodoe v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Bodoe v Tottenham: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Aspmyra Stadion Referee Maurizio Mariani (Italy) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Bodoe [/size]Daniel Bassi is a doubt for the home team, but they have a fully fit squad to choose from, other than that. Bodo/... -
![PSG v Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
PSG v Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Wednesday 7th,May 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Parc Des Princes Referee Felix Zwayer (Germany) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] PSG [/size]The big worry for Enrique is the fitness of star man Dembele, who suffered a problem in the first leg against Arsena... -
!['Nigeria Under Siege': Ex-APC Spokesman Condemns EFCC Arrest Of VeryDarkMan]()
'Nigeria Under Siege': Ex-APC Spokesman Condemns EFCC Arrest Of VeryDarkMan
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as an act of impunity and po... -
!["Poverty Level Has Reached 75 Percent In Nigeria" – Peter Obi Laments]()
"Poverty Level Has Reached 75 Percent In Nigeria" – Peter Obi Laments
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party has lamented the poverty rate in the country. Obi called on all levels of government in Nigeria to urgently redirect national focus toward critical areas of development, particularly health, education, and poverty alleviation. In a post... -
![What The “Nigeria First Policy,” Newly Approved by President Tinubu is All About]()
What The “Nigeria First Policy,” Newly Approved by President Tinubu is All About
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the "Nigeria First Policy.” Which means No procurement of foreign goods or services available locally.Moving ahead, priority will be given to Nigerian industries in all procurement activities. In cases where local supply is insufficient, contracts wil... -
![Inter v Barcelona: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats]()
Inter v Barcelona: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers & Stats
Date: Tuesday 6th May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Gujseppe Meazza Referee Szymon Marciniak (Poland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Inter [/size]While Simone Inzaghi would have loved to field the same XI that started in the first leg, he cannot go ahead wit... -
![Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Reacts After Trump Posted AI Image Of Himself As Pope]()
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Reacts After Trump Posted AI Image Of Himself As Pope
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, CSN, has indicated that it will provide a response to former President Donald Trump’s controversial AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, but only after verifying its authenticity.Very Rev. Fr. Mike Nsikak Umoh, the National Director, Social Commu... -
![INTERPOL Traces Stolen Vehicles From Canada To Nigeria And Other Countries]()
INTERPOL Traces Stolen Vehicles From Canada To Nigeria And Other Countries
An international police crackdown led by INTERPOL has exposed a major vehicle trafficking network in West Africa, with more than 150 stolen cars—mostly from Canada—recovered during a sweeping two-week operation across 12 countries, including Nigeria.Codenamed *Operation Safe Wheels*, the coordi... -
!["Nigeria Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Facebook, Instagram Threat" - FCCPC Fires Back At Meta]()
"Nigeria Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Facebook, Instagram Threat" - FCCPC Fires Back At Meta
*Regulator insists tech giant must face legal consequences over data privacy breaches* The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern response to Meta Platforms Inc. after the U.S. tech conglomerate threatened to shut down Facebook and Instagram opera... -
![Brentford v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Brentford v Manchester United: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium Referee: Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Brentford [/size]Thomas Frank has no new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Th... -
![West Ham v Tottenham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
West Ham v Tottenham: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025 Time : 2:00 pm Stadium: London Stadium Referee: Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] West Ham [/size]Graham Potter will be without Michail Antonio, who is recovering from the injuries he sustained in a car crash. Cryse... -
![Chelsea v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Chelsea v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025 Time : 4:30 pm Stadium: Stamford Bridge Referee: Simon Hooper (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended for the hosts. Other than that, Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu are ruled out with knocks.The ... -
![Police Dismantle Nigeria-Ghana Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Two Ghanaian Victims]()
Police Dismantle Nigeria-Ghana Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Two Ghanaian Victims
A major breakthrough in cross-border crime enforcement unfolded on May 1, 2025, as the Nigeria Police Force apprehended three suspected members of a transnational kidnapping ring and rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian women in a covert operation led by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).The suspects�... -
![Meta Threatens to Cut Off Facebook, Instagram & Whatsapp in Nigeria Over Huge Fines]()
Meta Threatens to Cut Off Facebook, Instagram & Whatsapp in Nigeria Over Huge Fines
Nigerians may lose access to Facebook and Instagram after parent company Meta said it faced large fines and “unrealistic” regulatory demands from the Nigerian authorities.Last year, three Nigerian oversight agencies imposed fines on the US-based social media giant totalling more than $290m (£2... -
![UPDATE; FG Gives Foreigners With Expired Visas 3 Months To Leave Nigeria]()
UPDATE; FG Gives Foreigners With Expired Visas 3 Months To Leave Nigeria
The Nigerian government has given an ultimatum to foreigners with expired visa. FG gave them three months to vacate the country. The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, announced this in a statement released on Friday, May 2, 2025. In the statement signed by Akinsola Akinlabi, Public Relations Office... -
!['Simon Ekpa Will Be Extradited To Nigeria For Trial' – DSS Tells Court]()
'Simon Ekpa Will Be Extradited To Nigeria For Trial' – DSS Tells Court
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja was told on Friday, May 2, that Simon Ekpa, an associate of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will soon be extradited to Nigeria for prosecution.The revelation came from a Department of State Services (DSS) o... -
![Arsenal v Bournemouth: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Arsenal v Bournemouth: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Saturday 3rd May, 2025 Time : 5:30 pm Stadium: Emirates Stadium Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Arsenal [/size]While on-loan Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto has been added to Arsenal's absentee list for Saturday's gam... -
![Manchester City v Wolves: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats]()
Manchester City v Wolves: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
Date: Friday 2nd May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium: Etihad Stadium Referee: Peter Bankes (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Manchester City [/size]There might be no changes to the injury list at Manchester City following their FA Cup win at the weekend as the... -
![Nigeria Going Deeper Into Economic Regression Than Many Realize - Akinwumi Adesina]()
Nigeria Going Deeper Into Economic Regression Than Many Realize - Akinwumi Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that Nigeria is facing a deeper economic regression than many realise, stating that with a current GDP per capita of just $824, Nigerians are significantly worse off than they were at independence in 1960.He attri... -
![Pretty UK-Based Nigerian Nurse, Miriam Found Dead Days After Returning From Nigeria]()
Pretty UK-Based Nigerian Nurse, Miriam Found Dead Days After Returning From Nigeria
The Nigerian community in the United Kingdom has been thrown into mourning following the death of a young nurse, Miriam, who was found lifeless in her Leeds apartment days after she went missing.Miriam, who had recently returned to the UK after a trip to Nigeria for her wedding introduction, was di... -
![BREAKING; FBI Agents Reportedly Storm Nigeria With Permission To Extradite Any Fraudster]()
BREAKING; FBI Agents Reportedly Storm Nigeria With Permission To Extradite Any Fraudster
Recent reports indicate that FBI agents have arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, with authorization to extradite individuals identified as fraudsters. This development is part of ongoing collaborative efforts between U.S. and Nigerian law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime and financial fraud.W... -
![Presidency Demands Tougher Laws On Fake News After Ministerial Sack Rumour]()
Presidency Demands Tougher Laws On Fake News After Ministerial Sack Rumour
Onanuga slams viral claims as "sensationalist hogwash," urges crackdown on false reporting The Presidency has urged the National Assembly and security agencies to take firm action against the rising tide of fake news in Nigeria, warning that the unchecked spread of misinformation is ... -
![May Day: "Workers Are Nigeria’s Backbone For Development" – First Lady, Tinubu Hails Workers]()
May Day: "Workers Are Nigeria’s Backbone For Development" – First Lady, Tinubu Hails Workers
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hailed workers in the country on the occasion of this year’s May Day, saying they remain the backbone of the country’s development.She also described them as driving force behind our nation’s progress.In a solidarity message she sent to the n... -
![Djurgarden v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Djurgarden v Chelsea: UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 1st May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Tele2 Arena Referee Sandro Schaerer (Switzerland) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Djurgarden [/size]Djurgardens IF approach the most significant European fixture in the club’s modern history with a relativ... -
![Boat Mishap! Nigeria Navy Rescue 99 People In Rivers State]()
Boat Mishap! Nigeria Navy Rescue 99 People In Rivers State
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder in Port Harcourt has successfully rescued 99 passengers who were involved in a boat accident on the Bukuma River in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 when the local market boat, named ‘Blood Of... -
![Tottenham v Bodoe: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers]()
Tottenham v Bodoe: UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match,Team News,Goal Scorers
Date: Thursday 1st May, 2025 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Referee Jose Sanchez (Spain) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Tottenham [/size]Tottenham Hotspur head into Thursday night’s Europa League semi-final with a near full-strength squad...
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