January 26, 2026

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NFF Blames Super Eagles B’s CHAN Exit on Player Exodus, Defends NPFL’s Strength

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after the home-based Super Eagles B crashed out of CHAN 2025, blaming the early exit on the mass exodus of players abroad rather than the weakness of the domestic league....

Ojulari Reveals NNPC Under Attack, Defends Refinery Revival Drive

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NNPC GCEO Bayo Ojulari has declared that the corporation is “under attack” from vested interests opposed to reform. He vowed to stay the course, insisting the Ojulari NNPC under attack refinery revival plan will be sustainable, not a short-term fix. Oil union PENGASSAN has pledged full backing....

NPFL Woos NTA After StarTimes ₦6bn Broadcast Deal Collapse

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is seeking a broadcast partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) after its five-year, ₦6bn deal with StarTimes collapsed. NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye confirmed talks with NTA to beam 10 weekly matches nationwide, following StarTimes’ withdrawal over poor returns and rising production costs....

FG Defends Passport Fee Hike, Says Reform Will Curb Corruption and Delays

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The Federal Government has defended its decision to raise Nigerian passport fees to ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 from September 1. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the reform will ensure timely delivery, eliminate corruption, and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s travel documents. He promised Nigerians will now receive passports within one week of enrolment....

Tinubu Returns from Japan and Brazil, Signs Strategic MoUs for Nigeria’s Growth

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President Bola Tinubu has returned from official visits to Japan and Brazil, announcing agreements covering aviation, energy, trade, agriculture, and science. The highlight was the planned return of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to Nigeria, alongside a bilateral air services deal enabling direct Lagos–São Paulo flights. Tinubu said the pacts will boost growth, jobs, and national pride....

NRC Boss Takes Responsibility for Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has accepted full responsibility for the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment that injured several passengers on Tuesday. Speaking on Channels TV, he described the incident as a “near miss,” promised transparency in investigations, and assured Nigerians that safety audits would prevent recurrence....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

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