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Iran to Boycott World Cup Draw After U.S. Blocks Visas for Delegation
Iran’s Football Federation says it will boycott next week’s draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after the United States refused to issue visas to several key members of its official delegation.
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Death Toll in Hong Kong Apartment Fire Rises to 128, Hundreds Still Missing
The death toll from a devastating fire that swept through a public housing estate in Hong Kong has climbed to 128, with as many as 200 people still unaccounted for, authorities said Friday.
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Court Sentences UNIPORT Student to Death for Murder of Girlfriend
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a 400-level University of Port Harcourt student, Damian Okoligwe, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene.
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Nigeria Launches ECOWAS Biometric ID Card to Boost Border Security and Regional Travel
The federal government has launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a digital identity card aimed at improving border security, reducing illegal migration and making travel within West Africa easier.
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Burna Boy Cancels Two US Tour Dates Amid Controversy
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has cancelled two upcoming shows on his No Sign of Weakness US tour, including a major performance scheduled for Nov. 28, 2025 at The Armory in Minneapolis.
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Young Man Beaten to Death After Mistaken Identity in Kano Community
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday in the Yamadawa “A” community of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, where a young man, Abdullateef Muhammad, was beaten to death after he was mistaken for a thief.
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Tragedy on the Road to the Farm: How a Broken Road is Breaking Lives in Garin Babba
It was supposed to be a season of joy for Fatima Abdullahi Nuhu, a young woman from Ciroma in Garin Mallam Local Government Area, as her wedding was only a few months away.
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U.S. to Review Green Card Holders from 19 Countries After Washington Shooting
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will review the immigration status of all permanent residents, or Green Card holders, from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following a recent attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
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Analyst: Judiciary Would Bear Major Blame if Nigeria’s Democracy Fails
Journalist and public affairs analyst Olalekan Ige has criticised the Judiciary, warning that the court's conduct puts Nigeria’s democracy in danger. He expressed concern about how political cases move faster than civil and criminal cases.
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What can motivate Nigerian politicans to serve better?
A caller on Nigeria Info FM’s Hello Port Harcourt has shared his perspective on what ought to be the guiding motivation for Nigerian politicians in their service to the public.
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Callers Demand Apology, Sacking After Wike’s Public Clash with Naval Officer
Callers on Nigeria Info’s Morning Crossfire have expressed their views on the recent public altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and naval officer Lieutenant Commander A.M. Yerima.
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Flood: Rivers Needs a State Emergency Agency, Not Committees -Caller
A caller on Nigeria Info FM's Morning Crossfire says Rivers State’s reliance on ad hoc committees would not deliver lasting solutions to flooding challenges, stressing that only a permanent State Emergency Management Agency could ensure a sustainable response.
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Oyigbo LGA Yet to Establish Flood Response Committee -Stakeholder
A resident and stakeholder in Oyigbo, Victor Okpute, says the local government council has yet to establish a flood response committee.
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Return the Party Structure to Wike and PDP Will Rise Again, Says Caller
Is it the End of the Road for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Niger Delta?
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“US Threat to Invade Nigeria Could Lead to New Colonialism” -Analyst Warns
Legal adviser and analyst, Chief Festus Oguche, says any foreign invasion or intervention by the United States could amount to a new form of colonialism. He warned that such actions often create room for the abuse of power and should be approached with caution.
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"Not Everyone Can Afford Rent'' -Caller Argues Amid Nigeria's Housing Crisis
A caller on the Morning Crossfire says it is the responsibility of the government to build houses and give them out for rent. This follows concerns by the House of Representatives over arbitrary rent increases in Nigeria.
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Iran to Boycott World Cup Draw After U.S. Blocks Visas for Delegation
Iran’s Football Federation says it will boycott next week’s draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after the United States refused to issue visas to several key members of its official delegation.
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EPL SATURDAY SHOCKER: Newcastle Stun Man City, Liverpool Crushed at Anfield
After two weeks of nervous anticipation during the International Break—filled with World Cup playoff heartbreak and qualification drama—the English Premier League returned with a vengeance this weekend, delivering a host of unpredictable results that shook up the table.
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Nigeria Climbs to 38th in New FIFA World Rankings
Nigeria has jumped three places to 38th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released Wednesday, giving the Super Eagles a small boost after missing out on the 2026 World Cup.
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Achraf Hakimi Crowned 2025 African Player of the Year at CAF Awards in Rabat
Paris Saint-Germain fullback Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Player of the Year, earning the continent’s top individual football honour at the CAF Awards held on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco.
