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A High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over alleged fraud involving social intervention funds.

Nigeria has no immediate plans to seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun.

MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its popular airtime and data lending service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The Nigerian Navy says it has intensified operations under “Operation Delta Sentinel,” disrupting large-scale crude oil theft and illegal refining activities across Rivers State.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified an incident at the Esther Oshikoya Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre in Ibadan during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination screening exercise.

Gunmen have abducted passengers, including candidates sitting for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State.

Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a renewed phase of his political journey within the opposition party.

Lagos State has taken delivery of a new set of 24-car trains to boost operations on the Lagos Red Line, as the government moves to ease pressure on public transport in Africa’s most populous city.

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?

Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi has admitted he is not proud of the controversial “towel incident” involving Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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.