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Nigeria Police Arrest 5,929 Suspects, Recover 337 Firearms in One Month

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 5,929 suspects and recovered 337 firearms in nationwide operations conducted over the last month. The Force Public Relations Department, DCP, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference, noting that the operations also led to the seizure of 4,445 rounds of ammunition, 278 vehicles, and the rescue of 283 kidnapped victims. According to him, those arrested include 715 armed robbery suspects, 305 suspected kidnappers, 533 murder/homicide suspects, […]

September 3, 2025

Politics

Speaker Abbas Mobilises Former CPC Members Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged the “unconditional support” of members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) for President Bola Tinubu, while unveiling plans to mobilize a nationwide movement for his re-election in 2027. Speaking at a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Speaker Abbas said former CPC members across Nigeria have resolved to establish “Former CPC Members for Asiwaju” structures in all states, local governments, wards, and polling […]

September 3, 2025

Nigeria’s U18 beach volleyball players training ahead of the CAVB Youth Cup in Banjul, The Gambia.

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Sport

Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Presents Two Teams for CAVB U-18 Youth Cup

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has officially unveiled its representatives for the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Under-18 Youth Beach Volleyball Cup, scheduled to take place in Banjul, The Gambia, from September 2 to 7, 2026. The country will field two teams at the continental event, with Isaac James and Bobai Andrew leading the charge in the men’s category, while Pamela Bawa and Ifechukwu Odoh will represent the nation in the women’s division. Both squads will be under the guidance of […]

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2025 NWFL Championship Draw Unveiled

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has officially unveiled the draw for the 2025 NWFL Championship, which will run from September 11 to 21, 2025, across two Abia State venues — Umuahia and Abiriba. The tournament will feature twenty ambitious clubs vying for a place in the country’s top-tier women’s league, the NWFL Premiership. The Championship, Nigeria’s second-tier women’s competition, has been divided into four groups, with Umuahia hosting Groups A1 and A2, while Groups B1 and […]

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Lagos Blue Line hits 5 million passengers in two years, with Governor Sanwo-Olu announcing a 50% fare reduction to celebrate the milestone.

Local News

Sanwo-Olu Marks Blue Line’s Two-Year Milestone, Announces 50% Fare Slash

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line as a “game changer” in the state’s transportation system, revealing that the service has carried over five million passengers since its launch in 2023 without recording a single accident. In a message shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, the governor said, “In these two years, the Blue Line has carried more than five million passengers safely, without a single accident. “Trains now run […]

September 3, 2025

General

EFCC Declares Ex- Abia Commissioner Wanted Over Alleged Conspiracy, Money Laundering

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Christopher Enweremadu, a former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, and money laundering. In a notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency called on Nigerians with credible information about Enweremadu’s whereabouts to contact any of its offices nationwide. Enweremadu, who served in the administration of former […]

September 3, 2025

The Federal Government urges prayers for peace and unity as it declares Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid.

General

FG Declares Sept. 5 Public Holiday, Commemorates Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, with an appeal for prayers, peace, and unity across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government congratulated Muslims at home and abroad on the occasion and called for deeper reflection on the Prophet’s virtues of […]

September 3, 2025

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Bayelsa Queens Through to WAFU Zone B Final

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Bayelsa Queens have advanced to the final of the WAFU Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over USFA of Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian champions were stunned early when USFA struck in the second minute, silencing the crowd and putting the Prosperity Girls under immediate pressure. But Bayelsa Queens quickly regained their composure, with Emem Essien restoring parity in the 15th minute to bring […]

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Asisat Oshoala Completes Two-Year Deal to Saudi Club

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria international and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal, ESPN reports. The deal was finalized on Monday following a successful medical in Riyadh. Oshoala, 30, was notably absent from Bay FC’s squad against Angel City, where she was listed as excused on the club’s availability report—fueling speculation ahead of confirmation of her transfer. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year departs Bay FC after […]

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