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Ronaldo targets winning Nations League, reaching 1000 goals

Portugal and Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has identified two major targets for the next phase of his career: helping Portugal win the UEFA Natio...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Ogun urges firms to embrace circular economy, cut waste

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged industries to adopt circular economy principles to reduce waste, recover resources and improve efficiency...

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Drug offences top reasons for inmates’ custody in Oyo – NCoS

The Nigerian Correctional Service says drug-related offences are the main reason for inmates’ custody in its custodial centres across Oyo State. Read...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

South East commission unveils 200-hectare farm project in Enugu

The South East Development Commission has launched a 200-hectare integrated farm project in Enugu State, projected to create over 1,000 direct jobs....

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Police recover 52 stolen vehicles, nab 177 criminals in one week — Official

The Nigeria Police Force says it recovered 52 stolen vehicles and arrested 177 high-profile criminal suspects across the country during operations con...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Don’t sponsor pilgrims with stolen funds, Sultan tells politicians

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has warned politicians against sponsoring pilgrimages to Mecca or Jerusalem with stolen public funds. Read...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

2027: Kwara PDP appoints ex-gov aspirant campaign DG

The Kwara State PDP has appointed former governorship aspirant, Omar Gambari, as the Director-General of its campaign organisation for the 2027 electi...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Kebbi tackles ADC over call to review 21 professors’ appointments

The Kebbi State Government has criticised the ADC’s call to review the appointment of 21 professors, describing the move as politically motivated. Re...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Lokpobiri seeks faster investment decisions, says delays hurt oil, gas sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has urged companies to shorten the time for Final Investment Decisions to boost product...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

England still carrying ‘scar’ of World Cup exit – Saka

England winger Bukayo Saka says the national team is still carrying the emotional ‘scar’ from their 2026 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Re...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Every Nigerian should be able to undergo military training – Defence minister

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said every Nigerian should undergo military training to build discipline, endurance and patriotism...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

I signed Saudi Pro League contract to secure my grandchildren’s future – Reijnders

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders says he signed a lucrative Saudi Pro League contract with Al Qadsiah to secure his grandchildren’s financial future...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Migration cooperation: Nigeria, EU move to finalise readmission deal

Nigeria and the European Union have renewed efforts to conclude the long-pending EU-Nigeria Readmission Agreement, initiated in 2016, to boost migrati...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

Kebbi district head dies

The District Head of Gwandu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, has died. His death was confirmed by aides to the state governor on Wednesday....

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →

NSCDC arrests truck driver, two others for vandalising NNPC pipeline in Abuja

The NSCDC in Abuja has arrested a truck driver and two others for vandalising an NNPC petroleum pipeline in Kwali Area Council after days of surveilla...

Sep 23, 2026 • Read Preview →