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A magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun State has postponed the trial of the driver involved in the deadly car crash that injured British boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close associates.

Pope Leo XIV has announced a major foreign trip to four African nations this year, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the violent attack on several opposition political leaders in Benin City, Edo State, calling it “utterly condemnable and unacceptable in any democracy.”

Tension in Edo State rose after a violent incident involving members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party in Benin City this week.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has introduced a new command philosophy aimed at improving professionalism, readiness and leadership in the Nigerian Army.

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man described as a high-profile commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in connection with the deadly 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s preparations to host matches at the 2026 World Cup, days after deadly violence erupted following the killing of a major drug cartel leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of pursuing “sinister nuclear ambitions,” as Washington boosts military deployments around the Gulf ahead of renewed talks in Geneva. The third round of negotiations, set for Thursday, aims to reach a diplomatic solution to tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

A caller has criticised society for failing to promote education, saying recent restrictions on social media reflect parental failure and a lack of readiness for growth, adding that banning social media does not solve the problem.

On the moral question of moving on from a deceased spouse, a caller on The Sunny Side opined that the heart cannot love two people in the same way, even after death. She explained that love has different depths, noting that spousal love is often deeper because of closeness, shared life, and compatibility.

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan.

President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering political impasse in Rivers State has continued to generate intense public debate, with opinions sharply divided over who truly benefits from the crisis.

Content creator and influencer Iyo Prosper has recounted an alleged abduction by men he believes were police officers. Iyo described how he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed of his savings, which left him traumatised.

A caller on The Sunnyside rejected the description of Nigerians as resilient, saying what the country is experiencing is suffering, not strength. He blamed the situation on political corruption, which he said is often enabled by Nigerians who later complain about the consequences instead of planning for a better future.

Radio analyst and sports journalist Carl Orakwue has said it is completely wrong for employees to work on their side businesses during office hours. He stressed that using work time for personal business is unprofessional.

A viral online video has sparked public concern about the groping of females in marketplace settings, a practice said to be common in some large local markets in Eastern Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain strong favourites to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), even though their preparations for the tournament have not been ideal, a Nigeria Info football analyst says.

Arsenal delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League north London derby on Sunday, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the table.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been confirmed to participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during the next FIFA Men’s International Window in March, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced this week.

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 25-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Cameroon as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).