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Chelle Calls Up Otomewo, Osuji For Russia Friendly
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made two changes to his squad ahead of the international friendly against Russia. France-based midfielder John Otomewo and defender Vince Osuji have been called up as replacements for captain Wilfred Ndidi and Akpe Victory. Otomewo joined French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims this summer from Israeli Premier […]
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Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests
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Tinubu meets Dangote, Rabiu, Akpabio, Mutfwang in Lagos
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Super Sand Eagles Face Senegal As Ghana Qualifier Looms
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will meet reigning African beach soccer champions Senegal in a two-match international friendly in Kaduna as they step up preparations for their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana. The matches will be played at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Arena. The first fixture is set for […]
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Ayoola, Emelike To Represent Nigeria At ITTF U-12 World Hopes
Nigeria’s Umar Ayoola and Elizabeth Emelike have been selected for the ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026, a major junior table tennis event scheduled for October 12 to 18 at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tournament will bring together 36 of the world’s most talented U-12 players from 26 […]
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‘Grounded Over ‘Extremist Materials’ — Flydubai Attack Suspect Earlier Flagged as ‘Security Risk’
A major aviation security investigation is under way after an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain of a Flydubai passenger aircraft and attempted to take control of the Israel-bound jet. The post ‘Grounded Over ‘Extremist Materials’ — Flydubai Attack Suspect Earlier Flagged as ‘Security Risk’ appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Real Betis Eye Nigerian Defender Onyemeachi
Spanish side Real Betis are reportedly interested in signing Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemeachi. The Nigeria international was linked with a move away from the Greek club last summer, but Olympiacos decided against selling the left-back at the time. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Olympiacos are now open to selling Onyemeachi, although they are expected […]
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NPFL: Kano Pillars Host Sporting Lagos As Title Contenders Face Crucial Tests
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 kicks off today before concluding with a packed Sunday schedule, with the top of the table finely poised and several heavyweight clashes set to reshape the early-season landscape. The weekend’s action begins at the Sani Abacha Stadium, where Kano Pillars host Sporting Lagos. Kano Pillars have been […]
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Gunmen Kill 2 In Osun
There was confusion yesterday in Osogbo, Osun State as gunmen killed two persons in different parts of the state. Our correspondent gathered that the deceased, identified as Small Rugged and the other known as Oosa were enjoying themselves at different locations in the state capital when the killer squad launched attacks on them with some […]
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Mother Of Abducted Prospective NYSC Member Begs Tinubu To Rescue Daughter, 18 Others
An Ibadan-based woman, Mrs. Alimot Akande, the mother of one of the 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) abducted on their way to Abia State on Thursday, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to rescue her daughter and 18 other kidnapped persons. Akande, who made the appeal […]
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APC Facing Challenges In Kwara, Benue, Nasarawa – Gov Sule
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has identified internal disagreements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as one of the biggest challenges confronting the party in the North Central ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sule spoke at a meeting of the North Central Grassroots Mobilization Network held at the office of the Secretary to the […]
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Police, Others Rescue 10 Imo Kidnap Victims, Search For Corps Members
The Imo State Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, in collaboration with sister security agencies, have rescued 10 kidnap victims and arrested the kidnappers. The command also deployed tactical teams and operational assets to rescue the abducted corps members and other passengers and to arrest the suspected abductors. This was […]
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CAN will criticise government when necessary, says president
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Niger police arrest security guard over alleged killing of 11-year-old girl
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Oyo 2027: APM chieftains dump party, join APC 
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Portugal: ‘You must realise you’re no longer main man’ – Ex-Chelsea star slams Ronaldo
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Minister says NEC approves N185bn to clear legacy gas debts
On infrastructure, Ekpo said the OB3 Gas Pipeline was 100 per cent complete, with pre-commissioning concluded ahead of first gas.
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Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba boosted by return of key duo for Plateau United tie
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Xenophobia: Nigeria Evacuates 106 More From South Africa as Anti-Migrant Tensions Escalate
Nigeria has evacuated another 106 citizens from South Africa amid escalating anti-migrant tensions and concerns over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals. The post Xenophobia: Nigeria Evacuates 106 More From South Africa as Anti-Migrant Tensions Escalate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Adewole Adebayo: A phenomenological exemplar that Nigeria requires at a time like this
To appreciate the unique political typology that Adebayo presents, we must anchor our analysis in the historical frameworks of global statecraft. Great nations are built when leaders possess the rare synthesis of technocratic precision, incorruptible revolutionary fervor, and radical empathy.
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AFCON 2027 Q: ‘Imported’ solution can’t solve Super Eagles problem – Okpala
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Woman drags ex-husband to court over unpaid dowry
A housewife, Ummulkhairi Lawal, has brought a suit against her former husband, Isa Haruna at a Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, Kaduna State,  over unpaid dowry. The post Woman drags ex-husband to court over unpaid dowry appeared first on Tribune Online.
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You Failed As Speaker, Governor And Minister For 24 Years, Wike Fires Amaechi
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14 To Receive National Honours As FG Automates Teachers’ Awards
The Federal Government has digitalised the selection process for the 2026 President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards (PTSEA), ending the manual process previously used to select outstanding teachers and schools. The Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Said Ahmad, disclosed this in yesterday during a press briefing ahead of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day […]
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Mine Workers Back FG On Solid Minerals Funding, Seek Inclusion
The Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) has commended the Federal Government for introducing the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF)-EMERGE funding initiative, saying the programme could transform Nigeria’s mining industry, create more jobs and improve the welfare of mine workers. The union, however, called on the government and mining companies to complement the sector’s growing […]
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You Have Justified My Confidence in You – Tinubu Commends EFCC
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its efforts in combating economic and financial crimes and corruption, saying the agency has justified the confidence reposed in it by his administration. The post You Have Justified My Confidence in You – Tinubu Commends EFCC appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Anambra ​‌‌⁠‌‌​‌​shuts market after inter-communal clash claims five lives
In separate interviews with newsmen, the traditional rulers of Aguleri and Umuoba-Anam, Igwe Michael Idigo and Igwe George Ekwealor, respectively, said the crisis erupted when Aguleri people attempted to erect a signpost and install security cameras in the market area.
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Mbah lists projects yielding Enugu money
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Rivers Govt, Residents Trade Blames Over Flooding
The Rivers State government and residents of the state are trading blamed over the cause of the recent flooding in parts of the state, especially, communities within Port Harcourt metropolis. The state government had blames human activities, including indiscriminate dumping of debris in canals and the conversion of wetlands to residential areas for the flooding […]
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Sowore Insists On DSS DG’s Appearance As Witness In Tinubu’s Defamation Case
Human Rights activist and Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has insisted that the Director-General of Department of State Services, Mr Tosin Ajayi, should appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, to give evidence. Sowore’s insistence follows the breakdown of understanding between the defense lawyer, Mr Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, and Prosecution Counsel, Mr Akinlolu […]
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FAAN, Bi-Courtney differ on approach to aviation revenue
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Court Denies KC Luxury, Others Bail Over Alleged Cocaine Trafficking
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday refused to grant bail to Social media influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, and his two alleged accomplices, charged with the alleged trafficking of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine to the United Kingdom. Justice Kakaki held, in his ruling on the […]
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I was first in my family to attend university, so I took my academics seriously — Saheed Sunday, LASU’s First Class English graduate          
Saheed Sunday graduated from the Department of English, Lagos State University, for the 2025-2026 session, with a First Class. He finished with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.59 on a scale of 5.0. The post I was first in my family to attend university, so I took my academics seriously — Saheed Sunday, LASU’s First Class English graduate           appeared first on Tribune Online.
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20 Feared Dead, Many Injured In Plateau Crash
No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead while many others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash at Hwan Kibo, in Riyom local government area of Plateau State yesterday evening. The accident, which occurred at about 5pm, involved a truck and other vehicles, throwing the community into confusion as residents and motorists rushed to the […]
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Tinubu Seeks Quarterly Govt-CSO Policy Dialogue
President Bola Tinubu is seeking the establishment of a quarterly government-civil society policy dialogue forum. According to him, the dialogue will institutionalise citizens’ participation in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The president, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume yesterday at the 2026 National Civil Society Organisation Summit in […]
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IG deploys DIG, two CPs over abduction of 20 prospective corps members
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