Egypt recorded a confidence-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly played in Cairo on Tuesday. The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark. Mahmoud Saber finished from close range after a low delivery from Zizo, who troubled Nigeria consistently on the right flank. Nigeria struggled to settle into…
The Czech Republic has signalled renewed interest in expanding economic cooperation with Nigeria, with a focus on trade, investment, and technology exchange. The Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, Tomáš Výprachtický, made this known in Abuja on Sunday while speaking at a dinner event organised to unveil the Nigeria–Central Europe Chamber of Commerce (NCECC). Czech Ambassador Highlights…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has condemned a road crash involving popular TikTok streamer Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat, which occurred while he was livestreaming. The incident happened on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos, where the 20-year-old content creator lost control of his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz during a live broadcast. Bystanders at the scene quickly intervened…
Dangote petrol price will drop again from Tuesday, as Aliko Dangote confirmed that petrol will sell for no more than ₦740 per litre in all MRS filling stations. Dangote made the announcement on Sunday during a press briefing at the Dangote Refinery complex in Lagos. He explained that the price reduction followed a cut in…
The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) has warned that Nigeria’s federal system faces serious danger due to the growing dominance of a single political party. The body said the decline of effective opposition has weakened federalism and placed greater responsibility on the judiciary to defend the Constitution and the rule of law. BOSAN…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to resume nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026. The police linked the decision to rising security concerns. They said criminals now misuse unauthorised tinted vehicle glass more frequently. The announcement came in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations…
Matawalle insecurity claims dominated public debate on Sunday after the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, alleged that some politicians are deliberately fueling violence to weaken President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview with DCL Hausa, Matawalle said the same political strategy undermined former President Goodluck Jonathan before…
Manchester United missed the chance to climb to fifth in the Premier League after surrendering the lead three times in a dramatic 4–4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Monday night. Although United have lost just once in their last 10 matches, manager Ruben Amorim will rue another home result that slipped away. Still,…
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has revealed that the health crisis which kept her husband, late President Muhammadu Buhari, away from office for 154 days in 2017 began with poor nutrition management and a disrupted feeding routine. She dismissed claims that the illness resulted from poisoning or a mysterious ailment. Aisha Buhari’s account appears in…
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has rejected claims that Governor Alex Otti favours Arochukwu Local Government Area over Isialangwa South. Instead, the party said the governor delivers projects evenly across the state. LP State Secretary Reverend Andrew Ohiagba addressed the issue on Monday during a press conference. He described the allegations…
