Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju, has insisted he does not support the idea of Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, becoming captain of the national team. In recent years, William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa have retired from international football, leaving the skipper’s armband for other players. Osimhen was among several names that …
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Arsenal’s 2026/2027 Premier League season begins against Premier League newcomers Coventry City. The game will be played on Friday, August 21, at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ first away fixture is against Aston Villa on Saturday, August 29, at Villa Park. Here is the full list of Arsenal’s 2026/2027 Premier League …
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu takes over from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid, who has been redeployed …
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The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi. Adeniyi’s first tenure extension which ought to have expired on Aug. 1, 2026, will now expire in February, 2027. This is contained in a statement by the President’s …
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Access Bank Plc has unveiled a vehicle financing initiative aimed at addressing the high cost of ownership and improving access to mobility for individuals and businesses through flexible financing solutions. The initiative, tagged Access Auto Fest, is being implemented in partnership with leading automobile distributors, including CFAO, CIG Motors, Elizade, …
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The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke has restated commitment of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) toward building professional, resilient and combat-ready force to address security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. He said this on Friday at the graduation of Special Forces Training Course 13/2026, at the NAF Regiment Training …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced weeklong activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day(WDD). The announcement was made at a joint press briefing by NDLEA and UNODC at the agency’s headquarters on Friday in Abuja. Addressing newsmen, the NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa, who was …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered accelerated hearing in a suit filed by Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Kabir Turaki faction of the PDP against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Salim Ibrahim gave the order after counsel to the plaintiffs, Chief Gordy …
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The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, has began the extensive renovation of its Infectious disease centre. This is aimed at strengthening preparedness for public health emergencies and emerging disease outbreaks. Prof. Thairu Yunusa, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known during an inspection of the facility …
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