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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian journalists to avoid reporting what could amplify terrorists and criminal groups, saying irresponsible coverage could undermine national security and democracy.

Pregnant women traveling to the United States could face tougher visa restrictions under proposals being considered by President Donald Trump's administration as officials step up efforts to curb what they describe as "birth tourism."

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that lecturers in several state-owned universities could begin an indefinite strike if state governments fail to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal has become a major talking point at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his sister, Katia Aveiro, said the tournament will be the final chapter of his international career.

Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday after impressive victories across North America.

The Supreme Court has launched an electronic case management and filing system, marking a major step toward digitising Nigeria's judicial process and improving the speed and efficiency of justice delivery.

The Head of National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, says sweeping reforms and the deployment of technology have significantly reduced examination malpractice, despite resistance from individuals affected by the changes.

Senegal international Pape Gueye has announced he will step away from the national team for as long as head coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following Senegal’s dramatic elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace, many residents of Port Harcourt say they have little or no confidence in the electoral process, with a large number expressing reluctance to vote. In a street survey, most of the residents who spoke said they do not intend to participate in the elections. They argued that voting has lost its value because, in their view, those elected are not always the ones who eventually assume office.

The Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment in the case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its National Chairman, David Mark, has drawn mixed reactions from callers, who weighed in on its implications for the party and broader opposition politics.

A caller on Hello PH has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding a man who was pressured into contributing to his wife’s father’s burial expenses, despite the presence of other siblings who could have shared the financial responsibility.

Nwachukwu Adah, the South–South Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, has raised concerns over the growing threat of banditry in Rivers State, warning that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. Speaking on The Morning Crossfire, Adah outlined the potential dangers posed by bandits across the state and proposed a series of countermeasures to address the issue.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has acknowledged the widespread distrust many Nigerians have toward the commission. Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, while speaking on NigeriaInfo FM, admits that this has indeed become a genuine concern. He, nonetheless, added that constructive criticism is welcome, as it helps highlight the commission's shortcomings.

Innocent Lord Douglas, Deputy General Secretary of SSAEAC (South-East and South-South), gave his opinion on the limited or lack of electricity supply in Rivers State.

Uchechi Ogadinma, a former media aide to the Ahoada West Local Government Area Chairman, alleged that she was assaulted alongside her mother by the LGA Chairman, Eugene Ekpelle.

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, says he saved N150 million after cleaning up payroll fraud through a biometric verification exercise in 2021. He said the move targeted ghost workers and a bloated wage bill within the council.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal has become a major talking point at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his sister, Katia Aveiro, said the tournament will be the final chapter of his international career.

Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday after impressive victories across North America.

Senegal international Pape Gueye has announced he will step away from the national team for as long as head coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following Senegal’s dramatic elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has admitted that his side’s defensive approach after taking a two-goal lead contributed to their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.