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Nigeria’s Super Eagles Drawn in Group C for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria find themselves in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The matches will be played in a home and away, round-robin format, starting in November 2023, with each group winner automatically qualifying for the World Cup, co-hosted by the […]

Bola Tinubu Becomes ECOWAS Chairman, Highlights Peace and Security Challenges

President Bola Tinubu has been elected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Accepting the honor on behalf of Nigeria, President Tinubu stressed the urgent need for collective action to address the […]

NBA and FIBA Bring Back Basketball Without Borders Camp to South Africa

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (https://www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 19th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will be held at the American International School of Johannesburg in South Africa from Friday, July 28 – Monday, July 31. This marks the 15th time that the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and […]

FG Acquire 40 Evacuation Buses At $1.2m To Evacuate Nigerians In Sudan

The Federal Government has said that it is procuring 40 luxury buses toward the evacuation of Nigerians trapped in Sudan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, earlier today disclosed that the buses are expected to cost the government 1.2 million dollars. Speaking to media during a briefing after the Federal Executive Council Meeting, Mr […]

President-Elect Bola Tinubu Arrives Nigeria, After 34-Day Absence

Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, Nigeria after over one month away in Europe. The aircraft which conveyed the former Lagos State governor had touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja yesterday evening. The APC stalwart, who was officially out of Nigeria since March 22, returned about one month before his inauguration […]

Don Jazzy ‘hugs’ ‘struggling student’  with ₦500,000

Don Jazzy is known for his generosity. During a Q & A on Instagram, the student requested for a hug from Don Jazzy after a stressful week at school. They wrote, “Currently going through it at school. I’m almost at my breaking point with literally everything. I need a big hug.” The Mavin boss responded by […]

Portable celebrates bae’s birthday in grand style

Nigerian popular musician ‘Portable’ celebrates his wife on her birthday, he organized a surprise package for her including a money bouquet, live band, matching Ankara clothes as well as caps with the inscription ‘ Dr zeh and Olori Dr Zeh.  This took place at his new bar in Ogun state with some friends in attendance.

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Friday 21st And Monday 24th As Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to imbibe the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, […]

Nigeria Becomes Second Country To Approve R21 Malaria Vaccine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved the R21 malaria vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, who disclosed this said the vaccine is indicated for the prevention of clinical malaria in children from 5 months to 36 months of age. […]