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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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Sport

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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Sport

NPFL Splashes N2M Cash Gift to Outstanding Performers in 2024/25 Season

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has celebrated excellence from the just-concluded 2024/25 season by honouring two of its most outstanding performers with cash awards of ₦2 million each. The recipients were Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf, the league’s top scorer, and Daniel Ogunmodede, head coach of newly crowned champions Remo Stars. Yusuf, who netted 18 goals during the campaign, proved instrumental for Nasarawa United and earned the prestigious top scorer’s accolade. Ogunmodede, on his part, masterminded […]

September 2, 2025 2

General

Shettima at 59: NCPC Hails Vice President as Most Pilgrimage-Friendly

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. In a message released on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, described the Vice President as a leader of vision, courage, and unwavering commitment to national progress. According to Bishop Adegbite, Shettima embodies resilience and determination, qualities that have continued to inspire confidence in Nigeria’s […]

September 2, 2025

Group of women from the six FCT Area Councils attending a peacebuilding and conflict management training workshop in Abuja, organised by NILDS, UN Women, and Recap Africa.

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Politics

150 Women Trained in Peacebuilding Ahead of 2026 Area Council Elections

By Chinedu Echianu As tensions often rise during Nigeria’s electoral seasons, over 150 women from the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been trained in mediation, conflict management, and peacebuilding. The one-day workshop, held in Abuja, was jointly organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the Research Centre for Advocacy and Policy Advisory in Africa (Recap Africa), and UN Women. Executive Director of Recap Africa, Sylvester Nandi-Esom, explained that the initiative was […]

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Security

Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Arrest Logistics Suppliers in Borno

By Zainab Bakare Troops of the North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by airstrikes from the Air Component and local security outfits, has conducted a series of coordinated operations between 23 and 30 August 2025, recording significant operational gains. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the offensive covered key areas across Borno and Yobe States. These included Gujba, Gubio, Sabsawa, Whumtakum in Chibok […]

September 2, 2025

Super Eagles’ preparations gain momentum as more key players arrive in camp ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

Sport

Super Eagles Arrive Camp Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Super Eagles are stepping up preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa, with 13 players now in camp. Team officials confirmed that the squad gained momentum on Tuesday following the arrival of nine players, including Premier League duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, as well as Moses Simon, Ola Aina, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. They joined the four players—William Troost-Ekong, Raphael Onyedika, Felix Agu, and Amas Obasogie—who had reported […]

September 2, 2025

General

UK Issues Warnings to International Students Over Visa Overstays

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The United Kingdom government has begun directly contacting tens of thousands of international students with a stark warning to leave the country once their visas expire or face removal. The unprecedented campaign, launched by the Home Office, follows what officials describe as an “alarming” increase in students attempting to remain in the UK by applying for asylum after their studies. For the first time, students are receiving text and email messages spelling out the consequences of overstaying. […]

September 2, 2025

CITAD calls for urgent action on land grabbing in FCT, following the killing of Attahiru Abubakar in Kuchibuyi, Bwari Area Council.

Local News

CITAD Demands Justice Over Land Grabbing, Killing in Bwari Community

By: Julian Osamoto The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has condemned the rising wave of land grabbing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). CITAD also called for urgent action following the killing of a young man, Attahiru Abubakar, in Kuchibuyi, Bwari Area Council. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, CITAD expressed concern over what it described as “a culture of impunity” surrounding land disputes in the FCT. The group said the Kuchibuyi incident highlights how powerful […]

September 2, 2025