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Rivers United manager Finidi George attributed his side's heavy CAF Champions League defeat to defensive lapses and missed opportunities in front of goal. The Nigerian champions fell 3-0 to Egyptian hosts Pyramids FC at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, with Ahmed Atef El Sayed netting a hat-trick...

Lawrence Ukaegbu has pledged to restore winning form at Enyimba after taking temporary charge following Stanley Eguma's recent suspension from the coaching position. The interim manager faces his first challenge when the nine-time league champions travel to face Katsina United in their upcoming...

Sunshine Stars manager Bobola Akinfolarin celebrated his squad's initial victory in the current Nigeria National League campaign after defeating Gateway FC by two goals at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. The triumph marks a positive start for the relegated outfit as they work to...

A 78-year-old resident of Ekoli community in Ebonyi State has been laid to rest following his death from injuries sustained during political violence that erupted between rival factions. Johnson Okoro Obasi succumbed to internal bleeding and trauma after being assaulted by suspected political...

Nigerian Fuji star Obesere suffered a violent assault during a performance at a burial event in Okitipupa, Ondo State. The veteran musician fell victim to a gang led by Michael Abbey, known locally as Emir, who disrupted the ceremony at Government Field and targeted the performer along with his...

Nigerian artist Zinoleesky has fueled speculation about a potential rift with his record label boss, Naira Marley, after posting a statement on social media calling for better treatment of musicians. The singer expressed his determination to advocate not only for his rights but also for fellow...

Authorities in southwestern Nigeria detained three individuals following a Friday assault on Fuji performer Obesere after a burial performance in Okitipupa town. Local government chairman Soga Andrew Ogunsakin confirmed the arrests through social media while announcing the retrieval of property...

Nigerian performer Kcee attributes his longevity in music to persistent output rather than retreating after disappointing releases. The artist behind Limpopo told podcast listeners that he continues producing tracks when faced with commercial setbacks, explaining that volume increases the...

Recording artist Okafor Uchenna Victor has raised alarms about potential security threats following what he described as an unsettling vision of armed groups operating in the commercial capital. The performer, known professionally as Mr Real, said the scenario involved abductions from...

Director Ino Moses has positioned his latest production as a milestone for regional storytelling through its blend of established performers and emerging talent from the southern Nigerian state. The project features mainstream veterans such as Charles Inojie alongside local actors and comedians...

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke confronts potential barriers to securing a second term as factional warfare within the People's Democratic Party threatens his ability to obtain a valid nomination before the electoral commission deadline. Political analyst Anthony Kila characterizes the...

A federal housing minister has defended his endorsement of a senatorial candidate for Kano governor against party reprimands, asserting his constitutional expression rights while emphasizing national security priorities. Abdullahi Atah told state party chairman Abdullahi Abbas, through a...

Cooperation between Secretary to the State Government Bello Sifawa and Chief of Staff Aminu Haliru Dikko has enabled Sokoto governor Ahmed Aliyu to advance policy objectives while avoiding internal conflicts that hamper administrations elsewhere, according to political observers. The partnership...

Nigeria presented a digital platform for tracking vessel pollution at the global climate summit in Belém as the maritime authority seeks to position the nation ahead of tightening environmental standards that influence investment flows across African shipping routes. The system establishes a...

Nigeria's ginger sector has gained traction with European markets through a multiyear collaboration between the national export authority and a Dutch development organization focused on sustainable sourcing from emerging economies. Executive director Nonye Ayeni told delegates in Abuja that the...

Nigeria's tourism authority plans to stage a cultural showcase aimed at boosting economic activity and highlighting the country's creative industries. Director General Olayiwola Awakan announced the Naija Flavour event during a ceremony in Abuja, describing it as a platform for small and medium...

The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria has secured approval from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Council for updated operational frameworks and bylaws following three decades without revision. Chairman Nkechi Ali-Balogun told stakeholders at a Lagos forum that the...

Mediacraft Associates senior manager Amina Omoike earned a spot among 50 influential women recognized by The Industry Changemakers Awards for her contributions to public relations and media strategy. The Group Head of Media Services joined the agency in 2018 and has since directed communications...

FoodCo Nigeria received recognition as Best Retail Organisation for Range Excellence at the Africa Retail Awards ceremony organized by Lagos Business School's African Retail Congress. The supermarket operator, which ranks among the country's top three retailers and manages the southwest region's...

Port Harcourt will serve as the venue for the 9th Africa Energy Summit, an event that has gained endorsement from Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, who encouraged domestic petroleum enterprises to capitalize on President Bola Tinubu's Nigeria First Policy. Solomon...