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Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Targets Foreign-Born Players

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Eric Chelle, coach of the Super Eagles, has set his sights on recruiting foreign-born players to strengthen Nigeria’s football team for upcoming qualifiers.

NASS Protest Return Escalates Pressure on Clause 60(3) Negotiators

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Protesters returned to the National Assembly on Monday as the NASS protest return over real-time transmission intensified pressure on lawmakers negotiating Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act amendment. Civil society groups demanded mandatory real-time upload of election results, directly challenging senators who removed the phrase from the harmonised draft ahead of 2027.

Girona 2-1 Barcelona: Late Beltran Strike Deepens Barça Slide in LaLiga Title Race

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Girona 2-1 Barcelona delivered another blow to Hansi Flick’s side as a late Fran Beltran strike sealed victory at Montilivi. Lamine Yamal missed a crucial first-half penalty before defensive lapses and transition weaknesses cost the visitors. Barça now trail Real Madrid by two points in the LaLiga title race after back-to-back defeats

Clause 60(3) Deadlock Puts 2027 on Edge

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The Electoral Act harmonisation deadlock has escalated into a high-risk institutional showdown as lawmakers fail to reconcile differences over mandatory real-time transmission of election results. With Clause 60(3) unresolved and the 2027 timetable under possible revision, Nigeria’s reform trajectory now hinges on wording that could shape public trust in the next general election.

El-Rufai EFCC Detention and Cybercrime Charges Escalate Political Crisis

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

El-Rufai EFCC detention and cybercrime charges have intensified Nigeria’s political climate after the former Kaduna governor was held in Abuja over alleged N423bn misappropriation and separately charged for unlawful interception of the National Security Adviser’s phone. The twin tracks—financial probe and cybercrime counts—have triggered protests, rebuttals and heightened national scrutiny.

China to Scrap Tariffs for African Nations From May, Signals Trade Reset

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

China scrap tariffs Africa policy shift is set to take effect in May, as Beijing announced plans to remove import duties on a wide range of goods from African countries. The move is positioned as a trade facilitation measure, but it also carries strategic implications for supply chains, export growth and geopolitical influence.

How OFAC Sanctions Interact With Nigeria’s Counter-Insurgency Architecture

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

OFAC sanctions Nigeria counter-insurgency dynamics have become increasingly intertwined as US financial blacklists target individuals allegedly linked to extremist networks. While Washington freezes assets and restricts global dollar access, Nigeria’s domestic security and financial intelligence architecture determines whether those designations translate into operational disruption on the ground.

US Sanctions Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, Cybercrime Links

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

US sanctions Nigerians Boko Haram designations have expanded, as Washington froze the assets of eight Nigerian nationals accused of terrorism financing and cybercrime. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the individuals were added to its Specially Designated Nationals list, blocking property under US jurisdiction and restricting financial transactions.

Peter Obi Vows to Contest 2027 Election, Insists on Real-Time Result Transmission

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Peter Obi 2027 election declaration has reignited Nigeria’s political debate, as the former Labour Party presidential candidate confirmed he will run again. Speaking in Uyo, Obi alleged attempts to keep him off the ballot and demanded mandatory real-time transmission of results, positioning electoral reform at the centre of his campaign narrative.

Tinubu Urges South Sudan Peace, Pledges Nigeria Support for Gulf of Guinea Task Force

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Tinubu South Sudan peace push took centre stage at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, where Nigeria called for the immediate release of opposition figures and deeper national dialogue in South Sudan. The president also pledged infrastructure and operational support for the Combined Maritime Task Force in the Gulf of Guinea.

FG Pushes Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students Nationwide

Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

Uzodimma Declares For Senate As APC Power Calculations Intensify In Imo

Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Targets Foreign-Born Players

NASS Protest Return Escalates Pressure on Clause 60(3) Negotiators

Girona 2-1 Barcelona: Late Beltran Strike Deepens Barça Slide in LaLiga Title Race

Clause 60(3) Deadlock Puts 2027 on Edge

El-Rufai EFCC Detention and Cybercrime Charges Escalate Political Crisis

China to Scrap Tariffs for African Nations From May, Signals Trade Reset

How OFAC Sanctions Interact With Nigeria’s Counter-Insurgency Architecture

US Sanctions Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, Cybercrime Links

Peter Obi Vows to Contest 2027 Election, Insists on Real-Time Result Transmission

Tinubu Urges South Sudan Peace, Pledges Nigeria Support for Gulf of Guinea Task Force