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#OsunDecides2026: Residents speak on election-day expectations, demand transparent, violence-free polls

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Osun State is set to hold its governorship election on Saturday amid heightened political tension, increased security presence, political realignment and concerns over violence tha... Read More


NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- NAHCON urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the designated carriers to ensure a safe, seamless, and comfortable airlift operation for Nigerian pilgrims. The National Hajj Comm... Read More


Police arrest 139 criminal suspects, prosecute 64

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The police have detained 139 suspects and charged 64 of them following a crackdown on illegal gatherings, violent protests, thuggery, and other offences in Suleja and Minna, Niger ... Read More


Rarara: Anti-social poetry, invective and political contests, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- For centuries, one of the most effective weapons of political combat, especially in very hierarchical societies, has been the deployment of invective. Recipients feel devalued, rid... Read More


#OsunDecides2026: Yiaga evaluates INEC's preparedness, election materials deployment in LGAs

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Less than 24 hours before the Osun State governorship election, Yiaga Africa's Watching The Vote (WTV) Working Group on Friday inspected Independent National Electoral Commission (... Read More


Madugu apologises after Super Falcons World Cup heartbreak

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has apologised for his team's failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, admitting that defensive errors and poor finishing contribu... Read More


Former Plateau Assembly Speaker Peter Azi dies at 57

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Peter Azi, 57, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has died. A family member, John Azi, announced the ex-speaker's death in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on T... Read More


Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup for first time in over 30 years

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Nigeria's record of appearing at every edition of the Women's World Cup since the tournament began in 1991 has finally been punctured. On Thursday night in Casablanca, South Afric... Read More


Why we built Enugu International Hospital - Gov Mbah

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration built the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital to reduce the number of Nigerians travelling abroad for medical treatment.... Read More


Gusau's resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons' World Cup miss

Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The calls for the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau have grown louder following the Super Falcons' failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women... Read More