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Nigeria’s police leadership has directed that students detained during a recent protest in Edo State be freed, as the force moves to address public concerns over the handling of the incident. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed on Tuesday that the Inspector-General of Police had instructed the Commissioner of Police in Edo to…
Questions over patient safety have emerged in Kano following the death of a woman during a corrective surgical procedure at a specialist health facility in the state, prompting an official investigation by health authorities. The woman, identified as Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, died on Sunday while undergoing surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology…
Africa’s Greatest Football Theatre Awaits Its Stars Sitting in front of my PC & reviewing my extensive notes, I’m reminded why AFCON remains football’s most unpredictable, emotionally charged tournament. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, will etch itself into continental folklore as four genuine heavyweights; Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Senegal; prepare for semifinal battles that promise to…
Legal proceedings against controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, known professionally as Portable, moved into focus in Ogun State on Monday as he was brought before the Federal High Court in Ota to answer a raft of criminal allegations linked to events on New Year’s Day. The singer is facing a nine-count charge bordering on assault, theft,…
Nigeria will head into their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final meeting with Morocco under new on-field leadership, with Victor Osimhen taking over captaincy duties for the tie. The Napoli striker steps into the role following the enforced absence of Wilfred Ndidi, who is unavailable after accumulating two yellow cards during the tournament. Ndidi was first…
Nigerian billionaire and owner of BUA group, the producer of BUA cement, Abdul Samad Rabiu has thrown his support behind the Super Eagles with a generous pledge of cash rewards following their impressive victory over Algeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. In a message posted on his official X account on Saturday evening,…
Political tensions in Rivers State intensified over the weekend following a formal impeachment notice issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Ordu, prompting intervention from the Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum. In a statement released in Port Harcourt on Saturday, the forum’s Acting Chairman, Dr Gabriel Toby, criticised the move by members…