The National Sports Commission (NSC) says all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have been resolved. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made this known on Wednesday. Dikko’s remarks followed reports of players threatening to boycott training and travel to...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it will continue its investigation into a petition filed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Authority Chief Executive/Chief Executive Officer of the...
Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simi, have welcomed twins, the couple announced on social media earlier today. Adekunle Gold shared the joyous news on Snapchat, writing, “Asked God for another child, and he blessed me double,” alongside...
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish sentiment on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, adding N409 billion to investors’ portfolios. The positive performance was driven by renewed investor interest in Okomu Oil, Union Dicon Salt, Seplat, NCR Nigeria, Mc Nicholas, and...
The Apapa Customs Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated N2.93 trillion revenue in 2025 representing 24.32 per cent increase compared to 2024 record. The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has described as unfortunate the attack by bandits at the Old Oyo National Park Office, Oloka Oriire Local Government Area of the state, which resulted in the death of five forest guards. In a statement...
Tensions have emerged around the Nigerian national team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over unpaid match bonuses, with reports suggesting players and coaching staff threatened to boycott training and travel if payments were not settled. BBC Sport...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has uncovered plans by some politicians to sponsor smear campaigns aimed at discrediting the agency and its chairman, Ola Olukoyede. In a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission alleged...
The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has arrested two men for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex in Kano. The suspects — 25-year-old Usman Khalid and 24-year-old Bello Musa...
Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election, reaffirming his long-standing ambition to lead Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, barely...