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Abia State lawmakers received a trillion-naira spending plan from Governor Alex Otti, marking a 13 percent expansion over current fiscal allocations as the administration seeks to accommodate thousands of newly hired government workers. The massive appropriation dedicates 811 billion naira...

Senior police leadership in northern Nigeria convened urgent tactical discussions with field commanders after criminal gangs intensified attacks across Kano State. Assistant Inspector General Ahmed Garba brought together intelligence chiefs and operational officers from Kano and neighboring...

Authorities in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have dismissed rumors suggesting government schools faced imminent closure, emphasizing that academic schedules remain on track despite viral misinformation. Lere Olayinka, representing the FCT Minister's communications office, firmly rejected...

Abia Warriors manager Imama Amapakabo has challenged his roster to export their fortress mentality beyond Umuahia Township Stadium after maintaining an unblemished defensive record at home while hemorrhaging goals during road trips. The tactician observed that his squad had surrendered seven...

Enyimba's caretaker manager, Lawrence Ukaegbu, vowed his struggling squad will reverse their downward spiral after absorbing a third consecutive winless outing against Katsina United. The nine-time domestic champions surrendered a defeat in Ilorin, leaving the interim boss frustrated over...

Reigning Nigerian Premier Football League champions Remo Stars have received glowing praise for captain Victor Mbaoma after the striker delivered four goals across six league appearances this campaign. Manager Sulaiman Folarin highlighted the 29-year-old forward's commanding presence both on the...

Nigeria's continental championship campaign has suffered a defensive setback after Benjamin Fredrick withdrew from the tournament roster with a knee problem sustained during club training sessions. The 20-year-old Belgian Pro League regular with FC Dender has established himself as a fixture in...

Remo Stars Ladies have bolstered their roster with eight acquisitions ahead of the upcoming women's league campaign, signaling aggressive ambitions for competitive dominance. The incoming talent pool features Kehinde Ajayi, Tobiloba Sarafa, Pius Happiness, Anigowose Khafijat, Akanji Kaosarat...

Katsina United's technical director, Mohammed Azeez, has endorsed the quality of their temporary Ilorin venue after league authorities relocated the squad from Muhammadu Dikko Stadium over security violations. The Chanji Boys secured victory against Enyimba at Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl George...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Guinea's challenge seeking to displace Tanzania from the continental tournament roster over jersey numbering discrepancies during qualification. The West African federation argued that an incorrectly numbered player during their defeat created...

Former Nigerian Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick has attributed the Super Eagles' failure to reach the 2026 World Cup to alterations in the continental qualifying system rather than coaching deficiencies or player shortcomings. The administrator argued that his squad would have secured...

Street music provocateur Portable has unleashed accusations against hip-hop veteran Olamide, predicting the YBNL label founder will eventually rue his refusal to formalize their professional relationship. The controversial performer claims abandonment by the established rapper sparked divine...

Ogun State authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against social media personality Ademola Abiodun, known as DJ Chicken, after the TikTok creator allegedly smashed into two motorcycles in Sagamu, leaving a rider and a female passenger with severe injuries. Witnesses prevented the...

Rising Nigerian vocalist Ayra Starr has established residency in New York City after determining that the American metropolis offers optimal conditions for expanding her international profile. The 23-year-old performer completed her relocation within the past eight weeks, drawn by the borough's...

Nigerian film star Nkechi Blessing has unleashed criticism against those who actively sabotage others rather than embracing collaborative achievement, lamenting the erosion of authentic solidarity within contemporary culture. The performer took to Instagram to challenge individuals who celebrate...

Nigerian superstar Wizkid ignited backlash after asserting in his HBO documentary Long Live Lagos that nobody provided a roadmap for his journey to musical dominance, a declaration critics say erases mentor Banky W's foundational contributions to launching his career. The Grammy winner credited...

Nigerian entertainment figure Ariyiike Owolagba abandoned religious gatherings for three years after a congregation elder condemned her wardrobe selection as damnable. The media personality, known professionally as Ariyiike Dimples, recounted during an Open Up podcast appearance how criticism of...

Nigerian hip-hop star Olamide has pushed back against widespread assumptions about his reserved public demeanor, insisting his understated presence reflects intentional energy management rather than social timidity. Speaking during an appearance on Ada's Room podcast, the artist distinguished...

Atiku Abubakar's defection to the African Democratic Congress has sparked predictions of a mass exodus from established parties as opposition figures scramble to align with what supporters call Nigeria's emerging political force. The former vice president abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party...

Opposition youth factions in Oyo State have delivered a blunt message to the sitting governor, demanding he prepare exit documents as they ready themselves to capture power during the next electoral contest. The All Progressives Congress youth wing, speaking through State Youth Leader John Aremu...