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Morocco moved one step closer to another memorable FIFA World Cup run after defeating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout to book a place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 tournament.

African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi says Nigeria's political problems will not end unless citizens stop accepting bad leadership and hold public officials accountable.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the biggest reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since it was created 53 years ago, introducing a new technology-driven structure, skills training and changes to the orientation camp programme.

The Federal Government will resume the evacuation of stranded Nigerian nationals from South Africa on Monday, with 271 evacuees expected to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday morning.

‎The 2026 edition of the Wimbledon Championships gets underway at the All England Club in London on Monday, with several top-ranked players and former champions headlining the opening round of matches.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Eastern Zone, has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to speed up the proposed Technical Equity Partnership with two Chinese firms, saying the project could increase local refining capacity and reduce petrol prices through greater competition.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, have commended the Nigeria Police Force for the success of the ongoing Operation Kosaye, a joint security operation targeting criminal hideouts across Lagos and Ogun states.

With just 24 days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, the National Sports Commission has highlighted some of Team Nigeria's biggest medal hopefuls expected to shine at the competition.

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.

The Chief Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer in Rivers State, Engineer Monibo Akobo, has addressed a viral social media video which claims a court judgment in Abuja barred VIO officers from carrying out roadside inspections. He said the claim has triggered repeated attacks on officers during field operations.

Morocco moved one step closer to another memorable FIFA World Cup run after defeating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout to book a place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 tournament.

With just 24 days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, the National Sports Commission has highlighted some of Team Nigeria's biggest medal hopefuls expected to shine at the competition.

‎The 2026 edition of the Wimbledon Championships gets underway at the All England Club in London on Monday, with several top-ranked players and former champions headlining the opening round of matches.

Two-time Paralympic champion and world para-powerlifting giant Folashade Oluwafemiayo has been named captain of Team Nigeria for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.