The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in an international friendly in Turkey earlier today, March 31. Jordan struck first in the 17th minute to put Nigeria under early pressure, but the Super Eagles responded quickly and found their rhythm. Moses Simon levelled in the 26th minute, reacting fastest […]

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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday held separate meetings with former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and a former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Naija News reports that the meetings, which were held behind closed doors, have sparked political interest, especially as none of the visitors […]

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday declared three senatorial seats in the upper chamber of the National Assembly vacant. Naija News reports that the seats were declared vacant following the deaths of the lawmakers who occupied them. The affected constituencies are Enugu North Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Rivers South-East […]

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A former Minister of Information and Ex-Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Labaran Maku, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), pledging to mobilise massive support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that Maku announced his defection on Tuesday while addressing journalists alongside […]

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has berated the presidency and the National Assembly over the rapid approval of a fresh $6 billion external loan. Naija News reported that the Senate had approved a $6 billion loan request by Tinubu. Reacting to the development in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on […]

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The Nigerian Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, passed a ₦68 trillion national budget figure for the year 2026. Naija News reports that the approved budget included a ₦9 trillion increase from the initially proposed ₦59 trillion. The budget covers the period ending 31st December 2026. The budget allocation includes: ₦4.8 trillion […]

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigned Nadabo Energy boss Abubakar Ali Peters before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja earlier today, March 31, over an alleged ₦1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud. Peters was docked alongside his company, Nadabo Energy Limited, before Justice Ismail Ijelu after the case was reassigned following the […]

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has signalled his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid failed reconciliation efforts with the party faction led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that Mohammed made this known shortly after a closed-door meeting […]

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will field a reshuffled starting line-up for this evening’s international friendly against Jordan as preparations continue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Naija News reports that coach Éric Chelle has made six changes to the side, handing a start in goal to Francis Uzoho. The goalkeeper steps in after […]

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup and play their group games in the United States as planned, despite fears sparked by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking to Agence France-Presse during half-time of Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday, Infantino dismissed doubts […]

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