Niger State's governor called last year a brutal mix of wins and total disasters. Governor Mohammed Bago reflected on 2025, citing progress in infrastructure and healthcare but admitting devastating security problems like the Papiri school kidnapping, banditry, and fatal floods in Mokwa. He also mentioned deadly fuel tanker explosions in Diko, Agaie, and Essa, blaming risky fuel scooping.
His administration signed major agricultural deals, including a N1.8 trillion rice production agreement with the Dangote Group and a N500 billion food pact with Lagos State, aiming for a huge increase in paddy rice output. They also commissioned over twenty upgraded health centers and renovated hundreds of primary schools.
To fight insecurity, the...
A state governor celebrated his birthday by handing out food and cash to orphans. Kaduna's Governor Uba Sani, turning 55, used his foundation to visit seven orphanages and eight public hospitals across Kaduna and Zaria. The Uba Sani Foundation's executive director, Mallam Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, distributed millions in supplies like rice, spaghetti, oil, and blankets to places including Umm Aytam Orphanage and Al-Ihsan Orphanage.
The group also gave money directly to over 200 patients at facilities like Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to help cover medicine and tests. Dan-Halilu said the goal was to make the new year brighter for vulnerable people, urging other wealthy citizens to follow the governor's example. Beneficiaries thanked him with...
Anambra just roasted a minister over a fake chieftaincy title. The state government called out Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, for accepting a title from someone they labeled an impostor, Chief Austin Ndigwe, who is not a recognized traditional ruler in Awka. Commissioner TonyCollins Nwabunwanne stated that only certified rulers like HRH Gibson Nwosu have that authority, and Ndigwe's whole ceremony was illegal. The government pointed out Ojukwu should have known better, especially since Governor Soludo publicly warned this same guy against impersonation at an event she attended.
The statement slammed the phony titles used, like "Supreme Commander of Awka Ancient Kingdom," as a direct insult to the...
A former presidential aide just told an Israeli PM to mind his own business. Bashir Ahmad responded sharply to Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement about protecting Christians in Nigeria, stating the country does not need help from someone facing international genocide charges. Ahmad called the move a disrespectful insertion into Nigeria's internal affairs, noting Netanyahu mentioned former U.S. President Trump instead of engaging Nigeria's own leadership directly.
He argued that while Nigeria needs legitimate support for its security issues, it should not come from a figure with that kind of legal baggage. Ahmad emphasized that national sovereignty and moral standing should not be traded for perceived expediency, framing the entire...
A former finance minister claims political sharks orchestrated her ousting over a certificate scandal. Kemi Adeosun stated on a television program that powerful enemies inside the government used the controversy around her NYSC documentation to force her out during the last administration. She explained that once the allegations emerged, she personally told the then-president she would sue to clear her name, making her position as minister untenable.
Adeosun said remaining in the cabinet while taking legal action against it would have been wrong, leaving resignation as her only ethical choice. She recalled the president supported her decision to prioritize her reputation, adding she was the only finance minister under that government...
Gabon just nuked its entire national soccer team after a humiliating AFCON exit. The country's Sports Minister, Simplice-Desire Mamboula, announced the immediate suspension of the whole squad and the firing of all coaches, calling their tournament performance a disgrace. Star players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga got singled out for removal. This drastic move came right after the Panthers lost 3-2 to Ivory Coast, a result that cemented their last-place finish in the group behind Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique.
The government basically dissolved the entire setup following the early elimination. Mamboula made the blunt announcement on national television, leaving the team's future completely up in the air.
A Super Eagles striker talked about figuring out how to play next to Victor Osimhen. Akor Adams, the 25-year-old Sevilla forward, discussed his attacking partnership with the star player during the AFCON tournament in Morocco. Adams said he has focused on adjusting his own game to fit alongside Osimhen in coach Eric Chelle's system, noting he is used to a two-striker setup from his club. He emphasized understanding the coach's specific plans for each match, stating that as a professional, you cannot be locked into just one style of play.
Adams made his Nigeria debut last October and has since become a regular starter, lining up beside Osimhen in five of the team's seven games and netting two goals so far.
Some NNL squad just boosted their roster for a promotion push. Lobi Stars, the Makurdi-based club sitting fourth in their conference, signed two new players, Johnathan John Abu and Bello Raji Egigogo. Raji came over from the top-tier NPFL side Niger Tornadoes on a one-year deal, while Abu joined on a short-term contract. Both guys said they are fully committed to helping the team climb up to the Premier League.
The club's next match is against Sokoto United when the second half of the season kicks off.
The Super Eagles coach just locked the media out for some secret training sessions. Nigeria's head coach Éric Chelle has closed off team practices today and Friday, keeping reporters away as they prep for their AFCON Round of 16 match against Mozambique in Fès. Sources say Chelle wants zero distractions while he drills his squad, though the media will be allowed back in on Saturday and Sunday.
This Nigerian side has been one of the most thrilling teams in the tournament so far, winning all three group games and racking up eight total goals. They are the heavy favorites going into that knockout game next Monday.
