03.05.2026

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D’Tigress to Face Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in Pre-Season Fixtures

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face WNBA teams Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx in pre-season fixtures in the United States in April. These games will serve as preparation for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 and offer valuable exposure against elite opposition. The first fixture is on April 25 in San Diego....

Super Eagles Announce 23-Man Squad for Friendlies Against Iran and Jordan

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with key players like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman leading the list. The friendlies, now moved to Antalya, Turkey, come after military conflict affected the original venue. Full squad details on IDNN....

Henry Nwosu Dies at 62: Nigeria Loses 1980 AFCON Hero

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Nigeria’s football community is mourning the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, a member of the legendary 1980 Africa Cup of Nations–winning Green Eagles squad. Nwosu, widely remembered for his creativity and influence in Nigerian domestic football, died early Saturday at a Lagos hospital after several days in intensive care....

John Obi Mikel Demands NFF Resignation After Nigeria Misses Out on 2026 World Cup

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John Obi Mikel has called for the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Super Eagles captain described the missed qualification as a huge disappointment for Africa’s largest footballing nation, despite a potential appeal lodged with FIFA....

10m Fine, Prison Risk in New Dual Party Membership Bill

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Politicians caught secretly belonging to two political parties could face a ₦10 million fine or prison under a proposal now before Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Lawmakers say the measure targets a practice that has repeatedly triggered election disputes and party crises across the country....

Wike Camp Fixes PDP Presidential Primary for 25 May

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The PDP presidential primary date has been fixed for May 25 by a faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, signalling an aggressive move to shape the opposition party’s 2027 race even as internal leadership disputes and court battles continue to divide the party....

Fuel Price Policy Tension Builds as Government Signals Possible Review

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Nigeria’s fuel price policy debate is intensifying as government officials signal the possibility of adjustments amid volatile global oil markets and persistent pressure on domestic energy costs. Analysts warn that any recalibration of pricing mechanisms could reshape inflation trends, fiscal balances, and the political climate as the country moves closer to the 2027 election cycle....

El-Rufai Detention Deepens as ICPC Seeks Extended Custody

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Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities have intensified the legal confrontation with former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, as investigators seek extended custody while probing allegations linked to surveillance equipment and sensitive documents recovered during a search of his Abuja residence. The case has escalated into one of the most politically charged investigations involving a former state governor in recent years....

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