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Petit backs Osimhen to end Chelsea’s No. 9 curse

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Victor Osimhen has the character and mentality to end the club’s long-running struggles to find a reliable number nine, insisting the Nigerian could follow in the footsteps of Didier Drogba at Stamford…

Rivers APC leaders procure nomination forms for Fubara

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has received early political backing ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and other political leaders purchasing and donating his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.…

Oyo APC leaders endorse Alli, Adelabu group kicks

Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State have endorsed former Secretary to the State Government, Sharafadeen Alli, as the preferred governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued on Friday after…

INEC fixes date for by-elections in six states

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 20 June for the conduct of by-elections in six states of the Federation. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at the swearing-in of a new National Commissioner, Jamila Malafa, a retired rear…

Nigerian Chevening alumna wins UK research awards

A Nigerian Chevening alumna, Deborah Adeniran, has won two international awards for her work in cancer education and research at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Both awards were held on April 21 and 23, 2026, to recognise her…

Sanwo-Olu hails Tinubu over Lagos green line approval

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council over the approval of Phase 1A of the Lagos Green Line Rail Project. In a post via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on…

How to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for accountability, plug leakages

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has said that for Nigeria to strengthen its capacity for accountability, good governance, transparency and plug leakages, it must embrace forensics-driven governance. It warned of the grave dangers…

Taraba govt denies sacking workers after verification exercise

The Taraba State Government has denied allegations that it dismissed civil servants following a recent staff verification exercise. Speaking during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Jalingo, the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu Ahmed Kara, said no worker had been…

Kwara reiterates commitment to improved healthcare

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations, reaffirming its resolve to expand free and subsidised services across the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Press Secretary…

Ikeja Electric gives reason for persistent power cuts in Lagos

The Ikeja Electric Plc has asked customers in Lagos to remain patient amid ongoing power outages, attributing the situation to reduced electricity allocation from the national grid. In a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, the company apologised…

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