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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons face Egypt in Quarter-final decider
The 10-time African champions must overcome Egypt in their final group game in Rabat and hope the result in the other Group C fixture between Malawi and Zambia works in
Illegal Mining: Not even my son is above the law, Bala Mohammed warns
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has directed security agencies to intensify the crackdown on illegal mining, declaring that anyone found culpable must face the law, regardless
10 highest-paid African footballers in 2026
African footballers continue to command huge salaries at some of the world’s biggest clubs, with stars in Europe and the Saudi Pro League featuring prominently among the continent’s highest earners.
WAEC withholds results of candidates from indebted states
By Elizabeth Osayande, LAGOS The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, said on Wednesday that the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be
Nigerian newspapers review: Wike, Northern youths at war over Onaiyekan
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, eliciting strong reactions from the Northern Youth
Enugu LG Polls: NDC flags off campaign in Aninri, warns against voter intimidation
By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified its campaign ahead of the September 26 local government elections in Enugu State, attracting a large turnout of
Peter Obi defends Onaiyekan, accuses Presidency of attacking truth
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has defended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and Cardinal John Onaiyekan, accusing the
Breaking: EFCC freezes Osun government account 10 days to election
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, ten days to governorship election, according to documents
We’ve calculated everything – from bread to taxi
All kinds of perceptions about life in Russia can still be found online. But what happens when a young woman comes to the country not for a week as a
Arsenal agree £75m deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
By Enitan Abdultawab Arsenal have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes in a deal worth £75 million, with the Brazilian midfielder now set to undergo
