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Former France and Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has advised Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to remain focused and maintain his high performance level following an impressive outing in the Copa del Rey semi-final.Umtiti was present at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the semi-final clash. Lookman delivered a standout performance, finding the back of th...

At least six personnel of the Nigerian Army and four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were reportedly killed in an attack allegedly carried out by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State.The claim was made by security commentator Somto Okonkwo in a post shared on his verified X account on Monday.According to Okonkwo, the incident ...

The Ogun State Government has approved an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) for workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening retirement security and addressing gaps in the system.The development was announced at a high-level meeting chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, following strategic engagem...

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 14 political parties to participate in the 2026 governors...

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable.In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, ...

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has facilitated the return of 13 Nigerians rescued from a human trafficking syndicate in Ghana, in what officials describe as another stark reminder of the growing dangers facing citizens lured abroad with false promises.Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-E...

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman and two Angolan nationals after they excreted a combined 236 wraps of cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe and Mallam Aminu Kano international airports.The suspects—identified as Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, 34; Mbandu M...

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global collaboration in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime as officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) completed advanced training at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.Speaking at ...

‎The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Akwa Ibom, Mr Obo Effanga has declared that he is not in the state to do any government bidding in the forthcoming elections.‎Effanga disclosed this during a meeting with the Akwa Ibom Rights Community (AKHRC) and the Association of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) over the...