The Super Eagles of Nigeria reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a decisive 2-0 victory, marking a winning debut for newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle. Striker Victor Osimhen’s first-half brace at Kigali’s Huye Stadium propelled Nigeria to fourth place in Group C, breathing new life into their quest for a spot
The Kwara State Fire Service successfully rescued a middle-aged nursing mother and her one-year-old child from a fire incident at their residence in the Awolowo area of Tanke, Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State on Thursday. According to reports, the woman and her child were asleep when their residence caught fire. They were alerted
Alex Wele, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has urged residents to extend their full support to the State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.), in his efforts to restore peace to the region. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Port
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting sunshine and haziness across the country from Friday to Sunday, and has strongly advised airline operators to utilize its airport-specific weather reports for safe and effective flight planning. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, indicates sunny skies and hazy conditions over the
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters a critical phase on Friday as African nations vie for qualification in high-stakes clashes across multiple groups. With continental powerhouses and underdogs alike in action, the matchups promise drama and decisive shifts in the race for a spot at the global tournament. Group A: Egypt Faces
Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to lead Nigeria into a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The match marks Chelle’s debut as the team’s manager, and he is determined to secure his first victory to revive Nigeria’s faltering qualifying campaign.
The Jigawa State Police Command has provided food items to 35 families of police officers who lost their lives while on duty. The distribution of the Ramadan welfare package took place at the Command’s headquarters in Dutse, the state capital, on Thursday. This initiative reflects the command’s ongoing commitment to supporting the families of deceased
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, has intercepted $578,000 in undeclared cash from an inbound passenger arriving from South Africa. John Harrison, the Customs Area Controller, disclosed this to journalists at the command’s headquarters on Friday. He stated that the suspect, Okorie Sunday, arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday, March 19, 2025,
By Shakirudeen Bankole Chief Imam Ibadan, NASFAT Chief Missioner, Kola Abiola, Rotary, LCCI DGs, among attendees. The entire Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, stood still on Thursday, March 20, 2025, as family, relatives, contemporaries, and Muslim Clerics gathered for the Fidau Prayer of the late Imam Mustapha Adewale Bello. Imam Mustapha, who died
Lagos, Nigeria – March 20, 2025 In a world where women continue to battle economic and social barriers, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) is stepping up with a bold, life-changing initiative—Silver Lining for Women and Children Support Initiative (SILWIN). This landmark program is designed to empower women and young girls by providing them with the skills, knowledge,
