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Fresh from a commanding Unity Cup victory over Jamaica, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have departed for Warsaw ahead of their international friendly against Poland as preparations continue for future competitions.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash O Amupitan, has led a Nigerian delegation to the International Election Observation Programme for South Korea’s nationwide local elections.

Governor Seyi Makinde has assured families of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State that his administration is doing everything possible within the law to secure their safe release.

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election.

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has called for greater national efforts to address insecurity and economic hardship, while urging party members to remain united ahead of the 2027 general elections.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain have retained their Champions League title after defeating Arsenal in a pulsating final in Budapest.

Founder of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) for the 2027 general election.

Flight delays and cancellations may soon become a thing of the past as the federal government has announced plans to establish a Nigerian aircraft leasing company to support airline operators and improve air transportation in the country.

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.

Fresh from a commanding Unity Cup victory over Jamaica, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have departed for Warsaw ahead of their international friendly against Poland as preparations continue for future competitions.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain have retained their Champions League title after defeating Arsenal in a pulsating final in Budapest.

Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot, bringing an end to the Dutchman's two-year spell at Anfield despite leading the club to the Premier League title last season.

Brazilian teenager João Fonseca delivered one of the biggest shocks of the French Open, knocking out Novak Djokovic in a stunning upset at Roland Garros.