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Nobody asked me, but., By Temitope Lakisokun

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- A Prefatory Note The title of this series is borrowed from Jimmy Cannon, the late American sportswriter and newspaper columnist whose "Nobody Asked Me, But." pieces turned unsoli... Read More


Couple, four others abducted along Kwara-Kogi border

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- A couple and four other people have been abducted along the Eruku-Iyemero Road, which links Kwara and Kogi states. The couple, identified as Funmilayo Bamidele and Abiodun David,... Read More


2027: APC campaign coordinator speaks on Tinubu's chances in South-west

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- A former Senator representing Osun Central, Olusola Adeyeye, has said President Bola Tinubu will not lose the South-west in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the All ... Read More


Presidency tries to assuage concerns as Tinubu fails to return as announced

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- The presidency has dismissed concerns about President Bola Tinubu's prolonged absence from Nigeria, saying he is "hale and hearty" and will return to the country this week. The S... Read More


Two Nigerian goalkeepers switch allegiance to Uganda

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- Nigeria have lost two goalkeeping prospects to Uganda after former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Akpan Udoh and former Enugu Rangers shot-stopper Kingdom Osayi were confirmed among ni... Read More


Fishers decry declining catches, polluted waters, disappearing mangroves in Cross River

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- Fishers in Esuk Atu, a coastal community in Calabar, Cross River State, have raised concerns over declining fish catches, increasing pollution, disappearing mangroves and flooding... Read More


EXPLAINER: OPay is not replacing phone numbers with standard account numbers

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- A social media claim that OPay has stopped using customers' phone numbers as account numbers and is now issuing standard bank account numbers has sparked confusion among users of ... Read More


Kano govt restricts durbar after former emir Bayero's public appearance

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- The Kano State Government on Sunday announced restrictions on durbar processions in the metropolis to avert clashes between supporters of the two claimants to the Emir of Kano sto... Read More


Peter Obi watches Ikorodu City, Rangers NPFL clash in Lagos

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi on Sunday attended the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Ikorodu City and Rangers International at the Mobolaji Johnson ... Read More


Ekiti gov dissolves cabinet, boards, commissions ahead of inauguration

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday, approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions, and parastatals. He also terminated the appointment of all political ... Read More