The Super Eagles vs Madagascar clash kicks off Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign today, September 25, as Éric Chelle’s side face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM Nigerian time. The match is Nigeria’s first competitive fixture since finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Nigeria’s petrol supply is undergoing a major shift as the Dangote Refinery supplied 71% of the country’s petrol in August 2026, pushing fuel imports sharply lower. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) shows that domestic petrol receipts rose 39% from 25.8 million litres per day in July to 35.9 million…
Israeli forces have dismantled a roughly two-kilometre Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza, highlighting one of the most difficult security issues facing the area even under the current ceasefire framework. The operation involved soldiers from the Givati Brigade and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, operating under the Southern Command. According to the Israeli military, the…
The Abia State Government has reduced its inherited debt from about ₦191 billion to ₦48.4 billion, according to figures released by the state’s Debt Management Office. The reduction means the administration of Governor Alex Otti has repaid more than ₦142 billion, or roughly 74.3% of the debt inherited when it took office in May 2023….
Manchester United have secured the future of 17-year-old winger Noah Ajayi, with the German-born youngster signing his first professional contract with the club. Ajayi has been with United since he was 10 and has progressed through the academy while attracting interest from clubs in England and Germany. The new deal keeps the teenager at Old…
Nigerian TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis are relocating to Canada for school, just weeks after completing their wedding celebrations in Nigeria. Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, announced the move through an Instagram post showing the couple on a plane. He wrote “Good bye Nigeria” alongside airplane emojis, while later reports said the couple…
Ogun State and the Federal Government have signed Memoranda of Understanding with global ports operator DP World for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone, in a deal expected to attract more than $7 billion in initial investment. The agreements were signed in Paris on…
Nigeria used the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York to push three major priorities: greater African representation in global decision-making, stronger investment in education and closer international cooperation against terrorism and organised crime. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered President Bola Tinubu’s national statement on September 24, 2026, renewing Nigeria’s call for…
The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a suspected fake alcohol factory in Badagry and arrested a 48-year-old man as concerns over unsafe and unregulated alcoholic drinks grow across Nigeria. Police operatives raided the facility in Yafin, Badagry, after receiving information from members of the public. They recovered suspected adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, wine…
Liverpool could have a clearer path to Lamine Camara after Chelsea reportedly ended their interest in the Monaco midfielder following the collapse of his proposed £47 million move to Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old Senegal international was close to joining Chelsea on deadline day before Monaco pulled out of the agreement. Camara had already completed his…
