Bridging Reform Divide With $3.05bn Social Investment
This Day
James Emejo posits that with the launch of a $3.05 billion World Bank assisted package of programmes focused on poverty reduction and human capital development, the federal… Read more »
Wafcon - Why Super Falcons Lost to Malawi - - Okoronkwo
Vanguard
Nigeria's Super Falcons suffered a shocking setback in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to debutants Malawi in their Group C clash. Read more »
Wafcon 2026 - Six Major Takeaways From Super Falcons' Historic Defeat to Malawi
Premium Times
In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of African women's football, the reigning champions dominated large spells of the contest but were ruthlessly… Read more »
Military Confirms Killing of Army Colonel By Gunmen in Abuja
Premium Times
In a statement on Tuesday evening, the DIA said Mr Ude was attacked by unidentified assailants at about 10:45 p.m. on Monday, 27 July. Read more »
Malawi Stun 10-Time Champions Nigeria in Five-Goal Wafcon Thriller
Nyasa Times
WAFCON debutants Malawi produced a sensational upset in Rabat, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a dramatic Group C opener. Read more »
Many Feared Dead As Illegal Miners Clash in Birnin Gwari, Bepu Demands Probe
Vanguard
The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has expressed deep concern over the reported deadly clash involving suspected illegal miners in Randagi community of Birnin Gwari… Read more »
Nigeria Blessed With Gas, No Family Should Use Firewood for Cooking - Minister
Premium Times
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, spoke on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the launch of a federal initiative to expand nationwide… Read more »
Aso-Oke's Global Rise Masks Struggles to Preserve a Centuries-Old Craft
Bird Story Agency
Aso-Oke has never been more fashionable, appearing on international runways and in luxury collections. But behind the vibrant fabric lies a quieter story: the women who built… Read more »
Xenophobia, Tinubu and Ramaphosa, By Reuben Abati [opinion]
Premium Times
In the midst of the brazen, extra-judicial killings of Nigerians in South Africa, along with other Africans, on the grounds that these are illegal immigrants, the South African… Read more »
NFF Set for FIFA Funding Bonanza As $40m Football Boost Beckons
Leadership
Nigeria could be among the biggest beneficiaries of FIFA's proposed USD 10 billion football development investment, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) potentially gaining… Read more »
Wafcon 2026 - We Are Here to Defend Our Title and Qualify for the World Cup - Madugu
Premium Times
Nigeria head into the tournament as record 10-time African champions and favourites to lift an unprecedented 11th WAFCON title, but the coach insists his players are focused solely… Read more »
Wafcon 2026 - Nigeria's Super Falcons Suffer Shock Defeat Against Malawi
Premium Times
The result ranks among the biggest upsets in the history of the competition Read more »
Xenophobia in S'Africa - Tinubu Snubs Ramaphosa's Envoy
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has declined to receive a special envoy dispatched by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, Vanguard can authoritatively report. Read more »
Shell Documents Reveal 'Basket' Pipeline, Missing Wells, $10.9 Billion Clean-Up Liability in Niger Delta - Report
Premium Times
Internal Shell documents disclosed in a UK court case have exposed evidence of ageing pipelines, missing oil wells and an estimated $10.9 billion decommissioning liability, raising… Read more »
Baby Born Without Anus Gets Lifeline As Onyejeocha Vows to Foot ₦5m Surgery Bill
Vanguard
Moved by the plight of a baby born without anus, former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has vowed to bear the full cost of the child's… Read more »
