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The Senate has included a provision in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 that allows Nigerian political parties to decide on the mode of primaries they want to hold.

Nigeria emerged victorious against the Nile Crocodile of Sudan on Saturday winning comfortably by 3 goals to 1.

Former Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr Ade Dosunmu, has questioned the decision of the Lagos State assembly to add almost 400 billion Naira to the initial budget proposal submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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As the country prepares to head to the polls next year for the general elections, inquiries into the quality and credibility of the candidates of various political parties are headlining conversations.

Some Lagos transporters have expressed their lack of excitement at the newly launched N800 universal levy put in place by the state government.

After delivering one of the better tactical performances at the 2021 AFCON, the Super Eagles went into the clash with Sudan with all eyes on them.

Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, has voiced out his frustration over his inability to hit the ground running so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Egypt's captain, Mohammed Salah believes that African football is “hard.” 

Superhero based NFT protocol, Galaxy Heroes, is set to bridge the Solana and Cardano network through its decentralized exchange platform.

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The reason why the average Nigerian youth may be not so "refined" in the employment market today is because the people view university education as the only road to success. 

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As concern continues to mount over the growing rate of Nigeria's foreign debt and it's implication on the economy, Lead Economist and Partner, West Africa Financial Services, Dr. Andrew S. Nevin (PhD) has moved to allay fears, stating that the country has a "growth problem", not a debt and revenue problem.

Public affairs analyst, Jimi Disu, says it is not surprising that the United States and the United Kingdom have refused to be present at the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

On Daily Digest, Jimi Disu asked listeners what they thought of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo running for President of Nigeria in 2023.

​​​​​​​One of the more high profile first-round clashes in this year's AFCON took place between 7-time champions Egypt and 3-time winners Nigeria.

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According to a recent report by the Economic Intelligence Unit, the city of Lagos is the second worst city in the world to live in, ranking 139th of 140 cities. Shocking, right?

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It is often emphasized on in this part of the world that 'you don't just marry your husband or wife alone, you marry his/her entire family'. Hence, you must also try to please them as you would your spouse.

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The factors that unite Nigeria and Cameroon are way more than those that try to bring differences between both nations. This is according to Mrs. Manga Bessem, Cameroon Consul General.

​​​​​​​Nigeria’s leading media organisations, Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with African sports data and analytics outfit, AfroStat.

Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, says the team has been working on their finishing over the past few days.

Constitutional lawyer, Liborous Oshomah says the Lagos State Government’s report on Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr) was inconclusive and one-sided. 

At long last, using microblogging site, Twitter is no longer illegal, at least in the eyes of the Nigerian government.

The Public Affairs analyst says he is not impressed by some of the 2023 presidential hopefuls that have showed interest recently.

Pension expert & economist, Tunji Andrews has explained the details of the micro-pension scheme.

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh speaks to Nigeria Info and explains how team can win AFCON. The fiery former midfielder also questions NFF’s decision to hire a foreign manager

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has revealed that the ongoing 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be his last for the country.

Public affairs analyst, Jimi Disu, says there are plenty of questions APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu, must answer after declaring his intention to become president in 2023.

Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, says the team is prepared to pull surprises at the ongoing African Cup of Nations. 

Public Affairs Analyst, Gbolahan Olojede, says Nigeria, at the moment, is not ready for direct primaries currently being clamoured for.

The Nigeria Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) has vowed to go spiritual to ensure the team wins the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which starts in Cameroon this weekend.

Barely 24 hours after the Lagos State Government cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College of any role in the death of Sylvester Oromoni Junior, his sister, Anabel, insists the family is not aware of a second autopsy report conducted by Lagos State Government.

 Government efforts to ensure that more Nigerians are metered is still suffering setbacks.

Online money lenders have slowly become a key part of Nigeria banking system.

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It is often said that discipline is a mode of correction, and that sparing the rod will spoil the child, according to the Holy Book. However, when does trying to enforce discipline on a child become an abuse on him/her?

Reactions continue to trail the face-off between Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and a yet to be identified Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).

​​​​​​​Financial analyst, Tunji Andrews, has attacked Nigerian banks for their unwillingness to give small loans to Nigerians.

The Carabao Cup semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Liverpool has been postponed because of a “severe outbreak of Covid-19” at Liverpool.

Morning Crossfire callers on Tuesday, reacted to the new declaration by the Indigenous People of Biafra placing  a ban on the recitation of the Nigerian national anthem in Biafraland - South-East.

Jose Peseiro has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

Cutting ties with family members is one hard decision we may face in life because we are conditioned to believe that terminating relationships with "family" is morally and inherently wrong. 

Infertility is most often seen as a woman’s issue and they often endure being blamed for not bearing a child.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

A court cannot give an order that is incapable of enforcement.

This project is aimed at identifying the action taken by the people of Isieke community to address the problem of potable drinking water in their community. 

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As reactions continue to trail the announcement by Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg that the social media company will now be "Meta" first, the idea behind the seismic technological innovation (the metaverse) continues to split opinions.

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It's quite puzzling how the sweet, romantic "I do" suddenly turns into a nasty, ill-tempered "I don't" in marriages. Certainly not the fairytale many envisaged most times, but what to do?

The order from Nigeria’s Central Bank prohibiting banks and other financial institutions from trading in cryptocurrencies hit like a tornado in February this year.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) got underway over the weekend with much fanfare across most of the centres.

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development remains relentless in its efforts to bring the Super Eagles back to the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, for the remainder of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The recent decision of the Federal Government to increase, by 20 percent, the salary of police personnel in the country has been met with mixed reactions by Nigerians.

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It is often said that one's family name and background is the key to open doors and ultimately future success. However, how sustainable is that success?

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The glory of the African woman has once again been emphasized.

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The need to acquire basic skills (soft skills) in a densely populated unemployment market has once again been highlighted.

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There are more pressing matters for the Nigerian government to address rather than focus on the regulation of social media use in the country. This is the stand of a caller who doesn’t see this move by the Federal Government as a positive one

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According to Wikipedia, Bride price, bride wealth, or bride token, is money, property, or other form of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the woman or the family of the woman he will be married to or is just about to marry.

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“It has come to a point where the government can force people to take the vaccine.” This is the position of a caller who wants compulsory vaccination enforced. 

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As inquests into the death of 12-year-old Dowen College student Sylvester Oromoni continue, the role of parents and teachers especially, in aiding and preventing bullying has been highlighted.

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Trust they say is fickle and can 'only' be invested in someone you have deep affection for, and once broken, can almost never be fixed. So what to do when that trust is put to the test by someone you love?

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Truth be told, we have all at some point found ourselves in this position, and that is; looking for a means to discharge our guest.

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The year 2021 may be near its end, but that hasn’t stopped advancement in technology and innovation from reaching new heights. To that end, enthusiasts in the field of science and technology are excited about what lies ahead in 2022 and beyond.

The voice of Fortune Musa resounds clearly on the Airwaves of Nigeria Info 95.1fm Abuja, on a late Friday morning.  He reminds his listeners of the call to action, for residents to join a growing number of volunteers to help clean Area 10, UTC drainages of refuse.

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The recent decision of the Federal Government to remove the subsidy on petroleum products has been met with mixed reaction by Nigerians.

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Do you know that just by having electric power around you puts you in danger of electrocution? 

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As the debate over the strictness/flexibility of family values continues, the enforcement of these values itself has been highlighted by parents who have had their say on the matter.

12-year-old Emmanuella Nnadi is through to the finals of the 'I Beg To Differ' debate tournament after an intense debate with 15-year-old Uchechukwu Golden.

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As the world continues to battle with climate change, the preparedness of Nigeria and the African continent as a whole for this fast approaching reality has been called to question by an attendee of the recently concluded  Conference of the Parties (COP26) - a global climate summit - in Glasgow

The semifinals of the 'I BEG TO DIFFER' debate tournament kicked off with 13-year-old Tanvita Koushik and 12-year-old Emmanuel Afolarin Busari competing for a chance at the finals of the tournament.

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The strength and bond of a family can pretty much be said to be embedded in its values and principles. It is not just what knits them together as individuals, it is also what sets them apart from other families

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Marriage, they say, is a beautiful thing. It is the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship, according to the Oxford Dictionary. However, ever wondered the reason behind people getting married? 

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Greed is the biggest reason why Nigerians are seeking a better life anywhere but in the country. This is the position of a caller who sought to give flesh to the burning question on the motivation behind the mass exodus of citizens outside Africa’s most populous nation.

Nigeria’s leading media organisations, Nigeria Info and Wazobia Max, under the umbrella body of AIM Group, have recently secured the broadcast rights to air the French Ligue 1 Uber Eats games through its partnership with the official licensed owners in Nigeria, Media Business Solutions (MBS).

Hours after the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on Lekki Toll Gate shooting Incident and cases of Police brutality and human rights violations submitted its report to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a copy of the report has been leaked on social media.

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The most important thing in the world is family and love. This is according to John Wooden. However, how far is one supposed to go to protect their family? 

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It is not uncommon for people to mistake one thing with similar characteristics, for another, but the need to put daylight between two very important issues - Sadness and Depression- has been emphasized by Certified Mental Health Counsellor, Olaiwola Abiola. 

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According to the American Psychiatric Association, Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria will not take responsibility for cyber security issues with the E-Naira. This revelation was made by Tech Reviewer Fisayo Fosudo on the Techie Talk segment of Whaats Up Lagos with the Tekes. 

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Beautification, scarification, or identification; the purpose of tribal marks remains diverse. However, there are also reservations as to the need, especially in these modern times.

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The E-Naira, introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria is still dominating conversation on the country’s financial space. 

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The concept of marriage seems to be evolving these days, especially when it comes to the issue of roles and leadership.

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There is no doubt that the left hand is shrouded in controversy. It is often regarded as the ‘weaker hand’ and also seen as the one associated with disrespect in some African culture.

It is not the responsibility of the federal government to build primary schools.

Data and policy analyst, Rotimi Sankore says governments will be a lot more proactive if they pay attention to data and demographics.

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According to Good Spa Guide, massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, revive and heal the body. It is used to treat a wide range of emotional and physical health problems and is one of the most popular treatments on a spa menu. 

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They say a family that plays together stays together, but has that changed over time because of the internet age?

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Spirituality, prophecies and common sense, where to draw the line?

'Sustained peace in Nigeria cannot be achieved by military might alone.'

A fixed exchange rate regime where the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) controls the supply of foreign currency in the market is needed in a commodity-exporting country like Nigeria.

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Parenting they say is both bliss and a burden, and in the words of American Singer Faith Hills, ‘A baby changes everything.” Guess that line best explains the inspiration for The Tekes on today’s Family Talk segment of Whats Up Lagos.  

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"Love is not stupid and there is no justification to subject love to abuse." These were the words of Sunny Side Show Host Joyce Onyemuwa to a woman (caller) who said her husband subjects her to abuse in their marriage.

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Constitutional Lawyer, Libororus Oshoma has called for a review of the country’s Policing system in the wake of continued reports of Police Harassment across the country. He made this known on Sunny Side. 

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If you've ever wondered if it is right, if not safe, to capture a scene of Police Brutality with your phone, Constitutional Lawyer, Liborous Oshoma says it is perfectly within the law to do so.

As the price of foodstuffs continues to increase, some industries are gradually feeling the brunt of the increase.

As the 2023 general election draws close, the question of who should lead and the age of those who end up as leaders is gradually getting loud amongst Nigerians as they prepare to decide who governs them.

'After serving as a teacher for 35 years in level seventeen, my monthly pension is less than 70,000.'

Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday reconsidered some clauses of the Electoral Act (as amended) empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the best way to transfer election results.

In this piece, Dr Ola Brown takes a look at five critical areas the African continent and France can have meaning collaboration.

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Nigeria Info Sports Analyst Adaeze Michael says "a drab draw or a stalemate would have been better than defeat to the Central African Republic (CAR)." 

In the wake of comments made by former Super Eagles midfielder Victor Ikpeba regarding the national team, questions as to the strengths and weaknesses of the three-time African champions have continued to rise.

An Analyst at SBM Intelligence has blamed insecurity, the ban on some food items and forex restrictions for skyrocketing food prices

Cancers caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted sexually can be prevented by avoiding anal and oral sex.

Nigeria Info’s Sandra Ezekwesili has been named as one of the Women in Journalism Africa (WiJAfrica) 2021 "Most Powerful Women in Journalism" in Nigeria.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma produced seven saves against Manchester City

Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo has dismissed insinuations that Doctor Chike Akunyili, husband to the late information minister Prof. Dora Akunyili was killed by members of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB.

Fans of Nigeria’s male national team, the Super Eagles are in for a treat ahead of the next African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2022™. 

Chief Economist and Partner, PwC West Africa, Dr. Andrew Nevin says conducting business in Nigeria is difficult. 

Ahead of the Anambra State Governorship elections which is scheduled to hold on the 6th of November 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) says the official register of voters and final list of nominated candidates will be ready on 7th October, 2021.

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PSG's performance in their 2-0 win over Manchester City is their "best so far this season." This is the view of Nigeria Info Sports Analyst, Anthony Dimwaka.

'I have no sympathy whatsoever for pensioners. They are aware the system is faulty, yet they continue to hobnob with politicians' Alex, a caller on Hard Facts says.

This is certainly not the usual reason you would expect but here we go.

Effiong, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS) is "making us die younger than our age."

Journalist at CoinDesk, Sandali Handagama, says The E-naira is to improve financial inclusion, speed up transactions and aid sending and receiving funds to help streamline financial services. 

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Manchester United's Norwegian manager Solskjaer must win a major title this season.

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.

The Head of Edo State COVID-19 Enforcement Team, Haruna Yusuf says the vaccination order by the state governor is yielding positive results.

In THE VANGUARD Newspaper on Tuesday, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, was quoted to have said that there will be no peace in Yoruba land if idol worship continues. 

Public analyst, Jimi Disu has blasted both anti and pro-Buhari protesters for the demonstrations they held in the United States on Monday.

Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PwC, Taiwo Oyedele says States will not suddenly become creative if allowed to collect Value Added Tax(VAT) but will instead become aggressive.

The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment. 

Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month. 

British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding. 

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country. 

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Fiscal Policy Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Taiwo Oyedele says Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the constitution.

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.

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Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa reached 100caps for the national team against Cape Verde

"Let us restructure this country and make the federating units strong" Paul, a caller on Hard Facts says.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami says the approval of the National Policy on fifth Generation Networks (5G) will ‘’open many opportunities economically, academically, educationally and even in the health sector.”

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested a woman, Jennifer Madueke, over a missing service pistol belonging to the Denton Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adegoke Akinlade.

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A come from behind 1-2 win overCape Verde sees the Super Eagles of Nigeria top Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is lamenting that a lot of Nigerians didn't take the warnings from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) on flooding seriously.   

The Director for Disease Control & Immunization, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency(NPHCDA) Bassey Okposen says pregnant women and persons with HIV can get the COVID vaccine.

Newly Evicted Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Tega says that she is stunned by the public disapproval of her romantic associations with fellow housemate, Boma.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is threatening to resume COVID-19 lockdown over the rising cases in the state.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is calling on businesses in the state to comply with a recent court order and pay their Value Added Tax (VAT) to the state government.

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Mutiu Adepoju has backed the Super Eagles to perform well against Cape Verde.

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Super Eagles finished third at the last AFCON tournament

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Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles side face Liberia, Cape Verde and Central Africa Republic in Group C

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United is a "wrong move.

Fighting fire with fire is an expression many are familiar with and that is what the Coalition of Northern Groups has suggested to the government in its fight against insecurity in the North.

Aggrieved Niger Delta youths on Monday continued their protest at the office of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Nigerian military is denying it shot passengers last week on the Bonny Waterways. 

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Rohr now has to prosecute both games without the services of his England-based players

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Former captain of D'Tigers Ben Uzoh has expressed concerns over the team's chances of winning the Afrobasket Championship

Armed gunmen dressed in police uniforms robbed the ATM of a bank at the motor park of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.

Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong says perpetrators of recent killings and all security breaches in the state will be fished out and prosecuted.

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is warning that the new covid-19 Delta variant not only causes an increase in infections but also increases the hospitality rate because of its severity.

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D'Tigres lost all three group games to the USA, Japan, and France

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Nigeria's Super Eagles are in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. 

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed the death of two of its personnel and the abduction of one after an attack on its residential this morning by “unknown gunmen.”

Public Analyst, Jimi Disu has said he will be disappointed if Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo eventually declares to run for the presidency in 2023.

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Football on the African continent has grown in leaps and bounds over time

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Matchday one results in the Premier League could mean more transfer activity in the coming days

The Covid-19 pandemic may be the biggest health challenge ravaging the world today. But in Nigeria, Cholera is still a big issue.

Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Bonaventure Enemali on Sunday, narrowly escaped being killed.

Former Secretary-General of Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku on believes that Nigeria is fast drifting away from the dreams and ideals of her founding fathers.