Dangote Assures Stable Fuel Prices Despite 15% Import Tariff
The Dangote Group has moved to calm public concern, assuring that fuel prices will remain stable despite the Federal Government’s approval of a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel....
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Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs — “Time for Excuses Is Over
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs to restore citizens’ confidence in the Armed Forces, insisting that the era of excuses is over....
Opposition Parties Accuse Tinubu of Weaponising Defections
The PDP, NNPP, and CUPP accuse President Bola Tinubu of deploying state power to coerce opposition members into defecting to the ruling APC, warning of a looming one-party state...
Diri Defects to APC, Cites Bayelsa’s Interest Over Party Loyalty
Governor Douye Diri has confirmed his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that his defection to the All Progressives Congress was made “in the overall interest of Bayelsa.”...
PDP Implosion Deepens as Ortom, Fayose Join Wike Bloc — Court Halts Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party’s deepening crisis took a darker turn as ex-governors Samuel Ortom and Ayo Fayose endorsed the Nyesom Wike-backed faction, escalating tensions within the National Working Committee ahead of its Ibadan convention....
⚽ Real Sociedad Coach Hints at More Minutes for Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq
Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco says Nigeria’s striker Umar Sadiq is regaining rhythm and will feature more regularly after starting in the club’s Copa del Rey win. Sadiq, who spent last season on loan at Valencia, seeks redemption after injury setbacks and transfer uncertainty limited his appearances early in the 2025–26 campaign....
CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees for AFCON 2025 — NFF Admits Standards Gap
The Confederation of African Football has again omitted Nigerian referees from the preparatory list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria Referees Association admitted that no local official met CAF’s elite requirements, citing failed fitness and VAR certification tests, while the NFF pledged reforms to restore Nigeria’s lost credibility....
🪖 NDDC Fund Trail Emerges in Coup Probe — DIA Grills Officials Over ₦45bn Transactions
Investigations into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu have uncovered ₦45 billion traced to the Niger Delta Development Commission. Defence Intelligence Agency operatives reportedly grilled senior NDDC officials over suspicious payments linked to detained military officers, sparking panic within the commission and deepening the political storm surrounding ex-minister Timipre Sylva....
Super Eagles Set Up World Cup Playoff Camp in Rabat, Eye Morocco Redemption
The Super Eagles will open camp in Rabat on November 9 ahead of the 2026 World Cup Africa playoffs, where Nigeria faces Gabon before a potential final against Cameroon or DR Congo. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau says preparations are complete, promising full logistical support and player motivation to secure Nigeria’s return to the global stage....
D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Appointed Head Coach of Hive BC in U.S. League
Nigeria’s D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has been appointed head coach of Hive BC in the U.S. Unrivaled Basketball League. The 32-year-old led D’Tigress to AfroBasket titles in 2023 and 2025 and a historic Olympic quarterfinal berth, becoming the first African coach to manage in the U.S. women’s pro league....