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CAF President Rejects Corruption Claims By Senegal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government after the body’s shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
‘Hijackers Stole Our Party,’ Abejide Faults David Mark-Led ADC Leadership
A member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has accused some prominent political figures of “hijacking” the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid the party’s deepening leadership crisis.
‘Unforgettable Heroes’, Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed In Borno Attack
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who were killed in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State.
FG Inaugurates Technical Committee to Review $200bn Integrated Gas, Power, Rail Project
The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project
FirstBank Backs ChessMasters 2026 to Boost Young Talents
FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament, in partnership with Eko Hotels & Suites and KEY Academy. The announcement was made during a press conference held on March 16, 2026, in Lagos.
Terrorists, military personnel killed in Borno base attack, DHQ says
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, confirmed the killing of scores of terrorists and military personnel in a foiled attack by terrorists on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.
Oil Production Hits 1.84m/bpd On Improved Pipeline Security – NNPC
Nigeria’s energy story entered a decisive new phase on Wednesday, as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), said that national crude oil output climbed from a low of 960,000 barrels per day in 2022 to an average of 1.71 million barrels per day, with a peak of 1.84 million barrels per day in 2025.
U.S. Orders Embassy Employees, Families To Leave Abuja Over Security Concerns
The United States has ordered non-emergency embassy personnel and their families to leave its mission in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security environment.
Presidency Clarifies ₦3.3trn Settlement Plan Approved For GenCos By Tinubu
The Presidency on Thursday clarified controversy surrounding the approval of a ₦3.3 trillion plan by President Bola Tinubu, to settle verified legacy debts owed to Power Generation Companies (GenCos) between February 2015 and March 2025.
JAMB directs 2026 UTME candidates to print examination slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the opening of examination slip printing for candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.