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Nasarawa State has become Nigeria's center for lithium operations with $850 million in active investments, according to Mohammed Sani Haruna, former executive vice chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure. The professor credited Governor Abdullahi Sule for...

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disbanded the Consumer Protection Council board after persistent internal conflicts undermined operations. The administration removed the chairman, executive secretary and all board members from their positions. Officials must transfer responsibilities and...

Lagos Police announced the death of Chief Superintendent Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, who led the Festac Division and died on Friday, October 24, 2025, after surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre in Surulere. Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh said the loss shocked the department and that she personally...

Niger State officials pledged to eliminate polio and expand vaccination rates at a World Polio Day ceremony on Saturday. The Ministry of Primary Health Care Development Agency employs mobile teams to reach children in remote and conflict-affected zones across 25 local government areas. Agencies...

Lagos traffic officials pulled an injured man from a six-tire truck that fell off Oshodi Bridge on Saturday after brake failure sent the vehicle into a ditch. The truck, carrying printing materials, bore registration number AKD 135 YK when it lost control while moving toward Mile 2. Officers...

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi called internet fraudsters intelligent people who require guidance toward legitimate pursuits. The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate addressed youth at the Golden Health Conference in Onitsha on Saturday, where he challenged society to transform...

Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel for Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, received emergency care at Kuje Medical Centre after collapsing at the prison facility. Maxwell Opara, another attorney for Kanu, confirmed he visited Ejimakor on Saturday and found him under observation. The...

Lagos State completed the final segment of piping for the Adiyan II Water Project, advancing efforts to deliver clean water across the region. Environment and Water Resources Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab said workers placed the 944th ductile cast iron pipe on Thursday, October 24, 2025, finishing...

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo led family members and associates in remembering his late wife at a memorial service on Saturday, marking two decades since her death. The ceremony took place at the Chapel of Christ King of Glory within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in...

Suspected Boko Haram militants cut power to Yobe State after destroying electrical equipment in Katarko village within the Gujba local government area. The Yobe Electricity Distribution Company restored service in Damaturu and surrounding areas through backup systems while coordinating with the...

Rivers United advanced to the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time after defeating Black Bulls of Mozambique 3-1 on Saturday. Finidi George's squad secured a 3-2 aggregate victory in the preliminary second-round matchup. The Port Harcourt-based team will compete in the lucrative...

Chelsea fell 2-1 to Sunderland after squandering an early advantage that could have lifted them to second place in the Premier League standings. Manager Enzo Maresca told reporters his squad performed below acceptable standards following the defeat on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho put the Blues...

Nigeria's under-17 women's team defeated Samoa 4-0 in their final group match at the 2025 World Cup. The Flamingos advanced to the knockout round as one of the tournament's best third-place finishers under manager Bankole Olowookere. Queen Joseph scored twice in the opening half while captain...

FIFA selected the Birnin Kebbi Stadium as its social media banner image, triggering widespread criticism of Nigerian football administration. The partially finished facility received joint funding from FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation through the Forward Programme that began in 2020...

Alex Iwobi reached 300 Premier League matches when Fulham faced Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday. The Nigerian midfielder became the first player from his country to achieve this total in English football's top division. Iwobi made his Arsenal debut in October 2015 against Swansea...

Eric Chelle supported Stanley Nwabali after fans demanded the goalkeeper's removal from Nigeria's national squad. The Chippa United player faced harsh criticism for mistakes during World Cup qualifying against Lesotho and reportedly clashed with teammates over his performances. The coach told...

Eric Chelle confirmed his squad stands prepared to face Gabon in their World Cup playoff semifinal on Thursday, March 13, in Morocco. The Super Eagles manager told Eagle FM that he respects the opposition's technical staff and player quality, but remains focused on Nigerian preparations rather...

Eric Chelle told Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami that adding foreign talent requires finding players superior to Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze. The Super Eagles coach appeared on Eagle7 103.7 FM to discuss his roster strategy ahead of World Cup qualifying matches...

Real Madrid players expressed anger after Lamine Yamal suggested the club pressures match officials and protests decisions. The Barcelona forward made the remarks when a Kings League YouTube host compared Madrid to Porcinos, a seven-a-side competition team. Yamal responded that both steal...

Ruben Amorim dismissed comments from Arne Slot about Manchester United's tactics after their weekend victory at Anfield. The United manager said he focuses on Brighton's upcoming challenge rather than Liverpool's assessment of his team's approach. Slot criticized the visitors for defending deep...