Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The announcement, which trims down an earlier 31-man provisional list, brings together a mix of seasoned internationals and rising stars as Nigeria looks to secure a place at […]
Nigeria has once again taken the spotlight on the world stage as two young Nigerian girls emerged winners of a prestigious global technology competition, beating teams from Japan, Canada, Spain and several other countries to clinch the grand prize. The remarkable victory, reported by The Nation Nigeria, highlighted the ingenuity and resilience of the […]
Russia has confirmed it carried out a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, striking with waves of drones and missiles in what it described as a retaliation against “terrorist acts” by Kyiv. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the attack targeted military-industrial facilities, weapons depots, training centres, and drone assembly workshops. Officials in Moscow insist […]
A nationwide strike has been called by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to protest the alleged mass dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers by Dangote Refinery. The union claims the refinery violated Nigeria’s labour laws, constitution, and International Labour Organisation conventions by sacking workers for joining the association. […]
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has revealed the final cost for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to be ₦8,244,813.67, following the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s directive. According to Sulaiman Dederi, Public Relations Officer of the board, intending pilgrims making fresh payments are required to settle the full amount. Pilgrims who have […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address a series of outstanding welfare and policy demands affecting its members. The demands include payment of salary arrears, promotion entitlements, and reinstatement of sacked doctors. NARD members deliberated on critical challenges confronting Nigeria’s health sector […]
A devastating fire outbreak occurred at a one-storey building popularly known as the MTN Office, located at No. 95 Ziks Avenue, by Ogbugbankwa Junction, Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The fire started in the early hours of Sunday, September 28, 2025, and burned for several minutes before the intervention […]
The Labour Party has condemned the alleged physical attack on its National Chairman, Julius Abure, by a woman identified as Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred on Friday, leaving Abure shaken and the party leadership accusing “anti-democratic elements” of sponsoring the assault. […]
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has unveiled the state’s ambitious 30-year development plan at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The plan, built on four pillars – improved livelihoods, sustainable economy, urban renewal with rural transformation, and good governance – aims to lift millions out of poverty, promote world-class industries, and establish […]
Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have criticised Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage over his proposal to abolish the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) policy, describing it as unfair and hostile to migrants who contribute to the British economy. Farage announced last Monday that his party would replace ILR with renewable five-year visas […]
