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Lagos corps member accuses NYSC of withholding certificate over criticism of Tinubu government

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- A Lagos youth corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye - popularly known as "Raye" - who criticised President Bola Tinubu's government, says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has wi... Read More


Tanzania secure historic CHAN quarter-final qualification

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Tanzania became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar on Saturday at the ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Nigeria absent as parties disagree on draft text of global plastic treaty

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- As expectations about the establishment of a globally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution heighten, the journey toward achieving a consensus remains complicated. This is ag... Read More


EFCC arrests Internet fraud suspect in Ogun with two locally-made pistols

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a suspected internet fraudster found with two locally-made pistols in Ogun State. The agency's statement shared on... Read More


Radio station suspends general manager who criticised Nigerian governor

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- The management of Legacy FM, a private radio station in Ebonyi State, has suspended Godfrey Chikwere as acting general manager. Mr Chikwere's suspension, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, f... Read More


Sowore's lawyers insist police broke his arm in custody

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Lawyers for human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, maintained on Saturday that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) broke his arm during detention and denie... Read More


AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria's D'Tigers unveil final squad

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Nigeria have named their final 12-man roster for the 2025 FIBA Men's AfroBasket Championship in Angola, with interim head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman set to lead D'Tigers into battl... Read More


Diamond League: Tobi Amusan leads Nigerian charge in Silesia

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- World record holder Tobi Amusan will lead Nigeria's campaign at the 12th leg of the 2025 Diamond League in Silesia, Poland, on Saturday, 16th August, as four of the country's elite... Read More


Remo Stars set for Champions League battle with Comoros side US Zilimadjou

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Remo Stars, reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), now know who they will face first in the CAF Champions League. The Sky Blue Stars have been drawn aga... Read More


CHIVIDO2025: Cubana Chief Priest denied visa as Tunde Ednut, Adekunle Gold arrive

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Davido's multi-million-dollar wedding to Chioma will be held on Sunday in Miami, USA. The wedding festivities, tagged #Chivido2025, follow the couple's traditional wedding in Lago... Read More