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Isaac James: I cried when I got my Super Eagles call-up
James is one of three new invitees included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau The post Isaac James: I cried when
UNGA 2026: Elumelu seeks stronger US-Africa trade ties
NEW YORK — Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from dependence on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private
Tinubu hails $800m Ima Gas FID, says 1973 discovery to drive prosperity
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts
Drug trafficking, money laundering pose evolving threats to West Africa — GIABA
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has raised the alarm over what it describes as evolving threats related to money laundering, drug
Floods: Soludo’s wife urges Anambra residents to stay vigilant
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged residents across the state to take precautionary measures as flooding caused by torrential rainfall continues to
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to International Peace, Security Efforts
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has reiterated Nigeria’s resolve, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to restore and expand the
Boko Haram, Banditry, Sit-at-Home Never Stopped NECO Exams, Says Registrar
* Hails staff resilience Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The National Examinations Council (NECO) has said the resilience and commitment of its workforce have ensured uninterrupted conduct of its examinations despite
‘Darkness has taken over,’ residents lament as vandals strip 168 lights
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Residents and motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have raised the alarm over the theft of more than 168 solar-powered streetlights installed along the five-kilometre Longbridge
Sunderland penalty against Arsenal incorrect — Premier League panel
By Adegboyega Adeleye A Premier League panel has unanimously ruled that the penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal was incorrect, vindicating Mikel Arteta’s furious reaction to the decision. Referee John
ICC convicts ex-CAR rebel leader for crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday convicted former Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment.
