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No love lost as Eagles, Pharaohs fight for pride in AFCON bronze duel
Neither the Super Eagles nor the Pharaohs approach the third-place match lightly, in spite of missing out on Sunday’s final…
FG hails Nigeria’s removal from EU AML/CFT High Risk List
The decision, contained in a European Commission Delegated Regulation released this week amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675, follows Nigeria’s earlier…
Nigeria unveils industrialisation policy to boost jobs, value addition
The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, who spoke at the soft launch of the policy, said the…
How the gun changed course of Nigeria’s history – Ayo Opadokun
Opadokun stated this at the public presentation of his book, "The Gun Hegemony", which held on Thursday 15 January at…
AFCON ’25: Super Eagles pushed us to the limit – Morocco coach
According to the Morocco coach, the encounter was physically demanding, with the Super Eagles forcing his team into a tough…
FG earmarks $500m to enhance food security
The programme is anchored and supported by the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food…
U.S. slams Visa doors on Nigeria, Russia, 73 other Countries
For Nigerians and others from the affected countries, the move represents a sharp escalation beyond earlier partial restrictions that began…
Nigeria vs Morocco: What Nigerians think about Ghanaian referee
One user wrote: “This is bad news. Make we shaa no lose if not, Ghana no too far. Na 20,000…
AFCON Showdown: Morocco coach lists keys to stopping Nigeria
He also added that Morocco need to improve their performance in the second half and avoid giving Nigeria space or…
Nigeria breaks into UAE market as thousands of goods go tariff-free
According to the ministry, the agreement is expected to expand market access for Nigerian products and businesses, deepen services trade,…
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AFCON 2025: CAF opens disciplinary investigation into games involving Nigeria, Morocco
The protests continued for several minutes, with players surrounding the referee and expressing strong dissatisfaction with the decision.
‘I Overreacted’ – Osayi-Samuel Reflects on AFCON Quarter-Final Incident
Osayi-Samuel’s performance was otherwise solid, as he played a key role in Nigeria’s defensive setup, helping the team shut out…
Goal-scoring machine lacking concentration in defense: how the Nigeria national team is performing at AFCON 2025
The best sports betting site 1xBet, Official Sponsor of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025, analyzes the Super Eagles’ performances.
Fresh windfall for Nigeria as UK returns 9.5m dollars looted funds
It said that on Jan. 12, 2024, the court granted a forfeiture order after determining that the funds were suspicious…
AFCON 2025: Heavyweights lined up for Q- Final showdowns (Full Fixtures)
Egypt will battle Ivory Coast in a clash between two former champions. The Pharaohs, record winners of the competition, progressed…
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LIVE: Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique – Akor Adams fires superb strike
The Super Eagles’ early dominance paid off in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock, finishing calmly from…
AFCON 2025: Dylan Kerr warns Super Eagles of difficult test against Mozambique
Former Leeds United defender, Dylan Kerr, has predicted a tough and unpredictable encounter when Nigeria take on Mozambique in the…
Nigeria: Close of year accounting – sequencing from reform to relief
In parallel, over ₦1.5 trillion committed to road infrastructure - including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway.
1xBet AFCON: Profile of Beninese referee for crucial Uganda vs Nigeria clash
Beninese referee Djindo Louis Houngnandande has been appointed to officiate the crucial Group C match between Uganda and Nigeria at…
We provided intelligence, Tinubu gave go-ahead before U.S.’ strikes on ISIS – FG
He disclosed that Nigerian intelligence played a role in the coordinated operation, which saw U.S. forces carry out precision strikes…
Gumi: Why I’m against U.S airstrikes against terrorists in Nigeria
He argued arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead counterterrorism operations due to its global military…
US Africa Command speaks on strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
Trump said the strikes were aimed at terrorists who are 'killing Christians in Nigeria at levels not seen for many…
Why we allowed U.S forces strikes against terrorists in Nigeria – FG
Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed what it described as 'precision air strikes targeting terrorist positions in Nigeria's North West…
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Live Update: Lookman fires Eagles ahead again as Nigeria lead Tanzania 2-1
Semi Ajayi headed Nigeria in front in the 36th minute after connecting with a perfectly weighted through ball from Alex…
Nigeria vs Tanzania: What history tells us ahead of today’s AFCON clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars…
President Trump pulls out US ambassador from Nigeria
US President Donald Trump has ordered the recall of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, in a move…
$200m for Christian clinics – U.S explains $5.1bn healthcare MoU with Nigeria
U.S warns that as with all foreign assistance, the President and Secretary of State retain the right to pause or…
U.S. Congress delegation speaks on Nigeria’s CPC designation after 2-day visit
The visit by the Congressmen was sequel to U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria in October as a a…
How America’s new travel restrictions will punish ordinary Nigerians
On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed to…
92 CSOs storm NASS to demand outright ban of GMOs
By EricJames Ochigbo A coalition of 92 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly Complex in a…