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AFCON: Who Succeeds Cote d’Ivoire As African Champions?
After almost a month of hostilities across multiple venues — Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca; (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
You Must Sustain Our Varsity’s Reputation As Knowledge Hub With Research On Blue Economy, Ogala Spurs LASU Academics
Barrister Babatunde Ogala, SAN, the Pro-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
I Believe Men, Not Women, Hold The Home – Pastor Mrs Ndeobi
Pastor Mrs. Chioma Ndeobi is wife of Pastor Paul Ndeobi, the Senior Pastor of Straightgate (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
FOI Act: Media Group Urges FCT High Court To Order Gwagwalada Council To Release Documents
LAGOS – A media group, Chronicles Reporters, has escalated a transparency dispute with the (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Sen. Ndoma-Egba Urges Cross River APC Members To Embrace E-Registration
A former Senate Leader and top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Cross (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Kwara 2027: Zoning, Consensus, Quality Leadership — Does Sadiq Umar Check The Boxes?
As Kwara State gradually approaches the 2027 general elections and the constitutional (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Public Voting Officially Opens For Governors Scorecard Awards 2026
LAGOS – The organisers of the Nigeria Governors Scorecard Awards 2026 have officially announced (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Educationist Suggests Ways To Strengthen Nation’s Education
OWERRI – Renowned educationist, founder and spiritual Animator ‘Azione Verde University, Amaigbo (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Nigeria’s Healthcare Expansion In 2026 Will Depend On Engineering-First Planning – Adetola Ibironke
As Nigeria prepares for continued growth in healthcare investment and service delivery in (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Osolo Stool: Trial Commences As Former Rep Takes Witness Stand
The legal tussle over the rightful occupant of the Osolo of Isolo throne continues on Friday at (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
PDP Dismisses Merger Talks As Premature, Eyes Grassroots Rebirth
ABUJA – “As for a merger, the time for that hasn’t matured. We are in an ‘embryonic stage’ of (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
60 Years After First Coup, Hostilities Yet To Abate – Analysts
…Insist Corruption, Bad Governance, Injustice, Ethnicity Persist …Say There Must Be Justice, (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Tinubu Returns After Sustainability Summit In Abu Dhabi
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after he and some of his ministers (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Northern Hegemony Falls Apart
ABUJA – Northern Nigeria, once hailed as the political heartbeat of the country, stands at a (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
Rivers APC Urges Chief Judge To Obey Interim Court Order
PORT HARCOURT – The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the (…)
[Independent] 18/01/2026
AFCON 2025: Egypt Head Coach Blames Absence Of Key Players For Defeat To Super Eagles
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has said the absence of some of his key players contributed to (…)
[Complete Sports] 18/01/2026
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Nigeria clinch AFCON bronze after penalty shootout drama against Egypt
CASABLANCA, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) -- Nigeria's Super Eagles have officially secured third place in the Africa Cup of...
[The Africa news] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: How Imoudu Became 'Labour Leader Number One'
[Premium Times] In a paper I presented at the 20th posthumous commemoration of Comrade Michael Aithokhaimen Omiunu...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: Many Militants Surrender As Sophisticated Arms, Ammunition Are Recovered in Cross River
[Premium Times] During the exercise, the militants voluntarily surrendered a cache of sophisticated weapons, ammunition,...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: IMF Welcomes Nigeria's December Inflation Easing, Backs New Cpi Methodology
[Premium Times] Under the revised approach, the NBS linked the old CPI series to a rebased and reweighted index using...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Nigeria: Geregu Power Plans N22.5 Billion Dividend
[Premium Times] The planned cash distribution translates into a total payout of N22.5 billion, marking a 5.9 per cent...
[AllAfrica] 17/01/2026
Anthony Joshua returns to gym following fatal Nigeria car crash
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) For the first time since the Dec. 29 car crash in Nigeria that caused the death...
[The Africa news] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Just in - Panic As Lagos Public School Building Collapses in Ikorodu
[Vanguard] Residents of the Odo-Kekere Community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, on Thursday evening, were thrown...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Defence, Interior Must Act As One to Fix Nigeria's Security Gaps - Musa
[Vanguard] The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for deeper synergy between the Ministries of...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Police Caution Awka Residents Against Street Protests
[Vanguard] The Police Command in Anambra has cautioned residents of Awka against organising or participating in street...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Nans Confirms Release of Detained AAU Students, Others
[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has confirmed the release of 52 youths, including...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Conviction of Ex-Governor Lamido's Son for False Currency Declaration At Airport
[Premium Times] It was a double whammy for the Lamidos, particularly Aminu, with the Supreme Court earlier delivering a...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Beyond the Headlines: What the EU’s ‘Green Light’ Means for African Small Businesses
The removal of Nigeria, South Africa, and others from the EU’s high-risk list is more than just a diplomatic...
[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026
U.S. allocates $413m for security operations in Nigeria and sub-region in 2026
The United States has reinforced its security commitment to West Africa, approving $413 million allocation for...
[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026
Nigeria, South Africa, and Four Others Exit EU Financial Watchlist
In a significant endorsement of African financial reforms, the European Union (EU) has officially removed Nigeria, South...
[USAfricaonline] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List
[Daily Trust] Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions for money...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: 'I'm Not Your Father', Davido Rejects Alleged Daughter's DNA Test Appeal
[Leadership] Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied paternity of a 12-year-old girl,...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria has exited economic crisis - finance minister
Inflation eased to 14.45% in November, down from 33.18% the previous year, and the local currency has strengthened,...
[The Africa news] 16/01/2026
Nigeria moves past economic crisis finance minister
The countrys inflation eased to 14.45% in November, down from 33.18% the previous year, and the local currency has...
[The Africa news] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Nigeria Establishes Task Force to Tackle Medical Errors, Improve Patient Safety
[Premium Times] The establishment of the task force follows concerns over medical errors in Nigeria's healthcare system,...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Candidate Lassa Fever Vaccine Enters Human Trials As Global Health Partners Outline Plans for Nigeria
[Premium Times] The experimental vaccine is being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, a UK-based...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: When Labour Begins At Night - Kano Town Hall Demands 24-Hour PHCs
[Nigeria Health Watch] When labour begins at night, and health centres are shut, mothers are forced to travel long...
[AllAfrica] 16/01/2026
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Confirms Evacuating Village After Threat By Terrorist Turji
[Premium Times] The government's response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear.
[AllAfrica] 15/01/2026
Author’s tragedy puts Nigeria’s healthcare system under scrutiny
The tragedy has struck a chord in a country where confidence in healthcare is fragile. Many Nigerians who can afford it,...
[Africanews] 15/01/2026
Rabat erupts as Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final
The streets of Rabat erupted in celebration late Wednesday night as Morocco’s Atlas Lions booked their place in the...
[Africanews] 15/01/2026
Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal [Football Now]
Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty, and Yassine" Bono" Bounou saved two as Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup...
[Africanews] 15/01/2026
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