Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of using ‘voodoo’ against Nigeria during both sides’ penalty shoot-out in Sunday’s World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco. Chelle stated this to reporters while explaining his frustration at some of the DR Congo staff members during the penalty shoot-out. Recall that […] DR Congo used voodoo against Nigeria during penalty shootout – Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to the Super Eagles’ defeat against DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that the match ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, thanks to goals from Frank Onyeka and Mechak Elia. However, DR Congo advanced to the next stage […] WCQ playoffs: ‘You embarrassed us’ – Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ defeat against DR Congo

Former Super Eagles man, Victor Ikpeba, has shared his opinion on why DR Congo defeated Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff final on Sunday. Nigeria managed to drag the game into extra-time and it ended in a penalty shootout after both sides failed to score in the 30 minutes extra time. Ikpeba […] 2026 WCQ playoff: ‘Names don’t win games’ – Ikpeba reveals why DR Congo beat Nigeria

Pope Leo XIV has included Nigeria among countries where Christians face persecution. The others include Bangladesh, Mozambique, Sudan, etc. The pontiff posted the list on his official X account on Sunday. He expressed his concern over frequent attacks on Christian communities and places of worship. “I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other […] Nigeria among countries where Christians face persecution – Pope Leo XIV

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: ‎1. Bandits were said to have killed three persons and abducted at least 64 others on Saturday at Fegin Baza village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. It was gathered that children and women were among the abductees taken to an unknown destination. 2. […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

DR Congo bounced back from an early setback to defeat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the CAF World Cup playoff final in Rabat, booking their place The post DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties to secure World Cup playoff victory appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The treasury looting at NNPCL informs Mr Tinubu's disturbing foreign borrowings. The post EDITORIAL: Holding NNPCL accountable for the queried ₦210 trillion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

LAGOS  – Analysts have suggested paths to macroeconomic growth and lower inflation in Q4:25.  They gave the suggestion against the backdrop of high global uncertainty, tighter global financial conditions, and… The post  Analysts Suggest Path To Macroeconomic Growth, Lower Inflation In Q4:25  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS  – Comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the weekend, said Nigeria is preparing to suspend customs duties on eligible goods traded within the continent… The post AfCFTA: Nigeria Plans Duties Suspension On Eligible Traded Goods — Adeniyi  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Chief Thomas Aguiyi-lronsi is a seasoned diplomat, former Minister of State for Defence, and later Minister of Defence. In this interview, he speaks on Nigeria’s critical political, social, diplomatic, and… The post Igbos Don’t Hate Nigeria, They Built The Nation – Aguiyi-Ironsi  appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – Despite repeated Federal Government’s assurances that recent borrowings are strategic and targeted at stimulating growth, a rising chorus of economists, policy experts, and civil society groups warn that… The post Experts Warn Of Fiscal Instability As Nigeria’s Borrowing Grows appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Proj­ect (SERAP) has given Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Ni­geria (CBN), seven days to promptly account for and explain… The post SERAP Gives CBN 7 Days To Account For Alleged N3trn Missing Funds appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A move intended to bring about permanent peace in Plateau State has been initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The deployment of a special presidential emissary to the state, which The post Tinubu targets inter-faith, inter-ethnic truce in Plateau appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The average volume of goods and services for a unit of naira continued to improve as efficient food supply and relative stability in the foreign exchange (forex) market further deflated The post Inflation eases further on declining food prices appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…Says FCT Minister Desecrated Party, Disrespected Elders Former Deputy National Chair­man of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has said that it will take another four years before… The post It’ll Take Four Years For Wike To Return To PDP — Bode George appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully disrupted a high target arms supply network linked to terrorist activities in Plateau and neighboring states, The Nation has gathered.  The post DSS disrupts arms network, arrests major supplier appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

 The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says the organisation is not a militia, armed group or religious movement, but a socio-economic association en­gaged in lawful trade representation.… The post We’re Not Armed, Violent Group, Says Miyetti Allah appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

An autopsy report has confirmed that a former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Ondo State, Mr Bamidele Akingboye, was murdered. The Lagos State Police Command says it is awaiting advice from the Department of Public Prosecution to press charges against anyone found culpable of the murder of Akingboye. Recall that Akingboye […] The post Ondo SDP governorship candidate was murdered —Autopsy report appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Ojelu The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has debunked reports claiming that actor Olanrewaju James, known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal, describing the circulating narrative as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” Speaking to journalists in Lagos yesterday, Pedro said his […] The post Baba Ijesha not cleared by Appeal Court – Lagos AG appeared first on Vanguard News.

 Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Sunday, defended his engagement with armed bandit groups in the north, dismissing renewed calls for his arrest as misguided, intolerant, and polit­ically motivated. Gumi… The post Gumi Faults Call For His Arrest, Defends Engagement With Bandits appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – Worried by the incessant commu­nal clashes that usually result in deaths and displacements among farmers and herders, President Bola Tinubu has dispatched an emissary, Dr. Abiodun Essiet, to… The post Insecurity: Tinubu Sends Emissary To Plateau To Broker Peace appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

LAGOS – The raging dispute between First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN) and General Hydrocarbons Lim­ited (GHL) over a failed credit re­lationship has taken a dramatic turn following explosive allega­tions… The post Arbitrator In $718m FirstBank Vs. GHL Case Revealed As Bank Shareholder appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A nonagenarian who was determined to perform her civic duty during the Saturday, November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Mrs Elizabeth Onike, reportedly burst into tears at Umudim Akasi Polling Unit 019 in Agulu Ward 8, Anaocha Local Government Area, after being stopped from voting. She was prevented from casting her vote because she […]

LAGOS – When a passenger boards an aircraft, they step into a system founded on precision, competence and rigorous global stan­dards. Yet behind the scenes of Nigeria’s aviation industry lies… The post Disguised Contract Staffing Creates Safety Blind Spot At Airports appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – Nigeria faces a serious risk of missing its methane reduction target by 2035 due to entrenched structural, institutional, and technical obstacles within its oil and gas industry, some… The post Time Running Out For Nigeria To Tackle Oil, Gas Methane Emissions appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Telephone subscribers’ quest for better telephony experiences and value for money triggered 110,776 porting activities in 2024. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which disclosed the figures... The post 110,776 Nigerians switch networks as operators process 20.5b SMS appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

LAGOS – As Nigerians continue to interro­gate the new policy canceling the use of mother tongue as the lan­guage of instruction in schools, stakeholders have called on the Federal Government… The post FG Urged To Apologise, Reverse Mother Tongue Policy appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

 After every election in Ni­geria—especially the con­tentious ones—a familiar chorus rises: “They will rig it.” “Nothing will change.” Follow­ing the recent off-cycle governorship polls, this chorus has grown louder. On… The post Cynicism And The ‘Impregnable Wall’: Can Nigerians Rescue 2027? appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Stakeholders comprising the Chief Executive Officer of Prakis Educational Services, Prof. Aderemi Obilana, and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have called on the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa... The post Stakeholders seek reversal of national language policy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

 By: Sir Henry Olujimi Boyo (Les Leba) first published in August 2013- Vanguard (A remembrance republication in honour of Sir Henry Olujimi Boyo, 1949–2019) Reflections by Nemi Boyo – Where… The post Heavens Save Us From Our Economic (Mis) Management Team appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is very strategic in his approach to addressing the issues of development, economic growth and sustainable peace in the Niger Delta. The post ‘Tinubu addressing issues of devt, economy, security in N’Delta’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The FCT Police Command has dismissed publications circulating on social media alleging an attempted assassination on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who engaged in a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over a The post No report of assassination attempt on naval officer Yerima – FCT Police appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has urged fresh graduates, students, and young professionals in the construction industry to pursue intensive capacity development and mentorship opportunities to build strong early-career foundations in the building profession. The post NIOB urges graduates to embrace mentorship opportunities appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Developers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s real estate sector often struggle to secure efficient, transparent funding. To address this, Wilact Consulting, PennyTree, and Flinx Realty have formed a strategic partnership. The post Firms partner to redefine real estate financing in Nigeria appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward professional misconduct, warning that any member found guilty of unethical practices will face decisive sanctions. The post NIQS reaffirms zero tolerance for professional misconduct appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Town planners have been urged to embrace flawless professionalism, uphold ethics, and strengthen institutional integrity as the foundation for enduring practice and national development. The post Planners urged to uphold professionalism, explore tech adoption appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.