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Nigeria’s blind women sambists ready for World Cup debut

Two Nigerian blind sambists, Rukayat Taiwo and Elizabeth Aseso, are set to make history as the first African women to compete at the World SAMBO Cup, which holds in Yerevan, Armenia, from April 11 to 12, 2026. Taiwo, a Lagos State champion, will compete in the 54 kg category while Aseso will featur…

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Kano’s new chessboard: APC courts Shekarau as defections shake Kwankwasiyya

At the centre of the unfolding drama in Kano’s political scene is Ibrahim Shekarau, the influential former governor and current state leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, now heavily courted by the APC in what could prove a decisive move in Kano’s evolving power struggle, writes HUSSAINI IBRAHIM…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Court to rule on Pastor Okafor’s suit against Doris April 16

An Ikeja High Court has fixed April 16 to deliver its ruling in a suit filed by Nigerian pastor, Dr Chris Okafor, against Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Kelvin Emmanuel. Okafor instituted the suit marked ID/14399GCMW/2026, jo…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

‘B’Odogwu platform doesn’t alter exchange rates’

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System, does not under any circumstance generate, substitute, or alter exchange rates for cargo clearance. The Service stated that where data transmission formats change, the system is designed to retain the last …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Air cargo reforms signal push for non-oil exports

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to grow non-oil exports through air cargo reforms driven by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, highlighting fresh infrastructure and revenue initiatives while examining their long-term viability, PRINCESS ETUK reports In the modern global economy, the speed o…

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Nigeria targets foreign investment with mining reforms – FG

The Federal Government has said it is strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks in the solid minerals sector to attract global investment and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in mining. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Faruk Yabo, stated this duri…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Amnesty alleges torture, extrajudicial killings at Imo 'Tiger Base'

A police unit established to combat kidnapping and armed robbery in Imo State has instead become a hub of alleged extrajudicial executions, torture and systematic extortion, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. The unit, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” as stated in the rep…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

LOC inspects facilities ahead 2026 National Para Games

The Local Organizing Committee for the third National Para Games has completed a thorough inspection of venues ahead of the multi-sport event scheduled to run from March 26 to April 3, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex, Abuja, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a statement issu…

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From Breakdown To Bottoming? Ethereum Tests Key High-Timeframe Support

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

D’Tigress unveils W’Cup qualifying provisional squad

Nigeria’s seven-time African champions, D’Tigress, have announced a provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, set to take place from 11–17 March 2026 in Lyon, France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach Rena Wakama has selected a blend of seasoned ca…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

FC Robo stars join Nigeria for Cameroon friendly

Two FC Robo players, Esther Onyenezide and Favour Nkwocha, have joined the Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé ahead of Nigeria’s two-legged friendly against Cameroon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both players were among the first set of 11 players who arrived in camp on Wednesday and also took part in th…

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Enyimba, Rivers make top 500 club world ranking

Rivers United and Enyimba have been listed among the top 500 clubs in the world in the latest five-year ranking released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In the IFFHS Men’s Club World Ranking for the period January 1, 2021 to December 3…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Cricket: Winners emerge at National U-17 zonal qualifiers

Winners have emerged in the South-West and South-East zonal qualifiers ahead of this year’s Nigeria Cricket Federation National U-17 Championships for boys and girls, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The South-West and South-East zonal eliminations took place simultaneously at the MKO Abiola Sports Aren…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Air Freight Market to Hit USD 225.26 Bn by 2031: Freight Forwarding held 44.5% of the 2025 Market Share, Says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report

HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the air freight market was valued at USD 160.17 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 169.53 billion in 2026 to reach USD 225.26 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.85%. Growth is being supported by ex…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

N’East govs assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East states have highlighted their education and youth empowerment initiatives as crucial measures to protect children from recruitment into armed groups. Officials from Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Yobe, and Bauchi mentioned policies designed to reduce vulnerability and provide safe, structured opp…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Islamist militant attacks on Niger, Benin and Nigeria border zone soaring, research shows

LAGOS, Feb 26 - Militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active conflict zones, according to a crisis monitoring group. Violent incidents involving Islamist groups i…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

NIWA Lagos boss bags Nelson Mandela Award

The Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Sarat Braimah, has been conferred with the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award by the Stay Africa Youth Development Initiative in recognition of her hard work and dedication to national service. According to a statement on W…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

EFCC arraigns three senior NRC officials over alleged N2.04bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering amounting to over N2.04bn. The defendants are Felix Njoku, a former D…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

2027: Kwankwaso, Makinde hold closed-door meeting

The 2023 presidential candidate and the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, met Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. Although the outcome of the meeting was not made known to the public, it wa…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Yilwatda affirms APC’s electoral edge as convention nears

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the APC as the most viable political platform for anyone seeking elective positions in the country. Yilwatda was quoted in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, as stating this d…

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