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Yusuf Buhari, the only son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a nationwide strike today, April 7, raising concerns over disruptions to healthcare services in public hospitals across Nigeria.

The Kano State government has warned that it will take strict action against any health worker found marking children as vaccinated without administering the polio vaccine, describing the practice as “dangerous and unacceptable.”

The Kano State government has announced plans to vaccinate over 3,261,525 children aged zero to 59 months in a renewed effort to prevent polio-related diseases across the state.

The Nigeria Guild of Editors and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project have called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the voiced threat against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye.

Benue State Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned an attack on the Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area, describing it as “heinous” and unacceptable.

Two people have died in a crash along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with officials blaming reckless driving and excessive speed for the accident.

Iran has warned it will launch a “much more devastating” response if its civilian areas are targeted again, as tensions rise in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.

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Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election. 

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Heinous, beyond the pale, and utterly repugnant; what "crime" could best be described with these words put together?

CAF-Accredited journalist Tunde Young has raised concerns about recent changes by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as announced by the body's president Patrice Motsepe, warning that they may not fully serve the needs of African football.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sweeping changes to its competitions, including plans to introduce an African Nations League and expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 teams.

Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position since the organisation was founded more than 70 years ago.

The 3rd edition of the National Para Sports Festival Opens today in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, with defending champions Bayelsa State aiming to secure a third consecutive title at the competition.