09.09.2026

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Benue Governor Rewards Super Falcons Star Francisca Ordega With N50m and House

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has gifted Super Falcons winger Francisca Ordega N50 million and a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow for her role in Nigeria’s record 10th WAFCON title win. Ordega, a five-time champion, made her only appearance in the 2024 tournament during the goalless draw against Algeria in the group stage....

SWAN Demands Immediate Inauguration of National Sports Commission Board

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has called on the National Sports Commission to urgently inaugurate its 17-member governing board. SWAN warns the delay violates the NSC Establishment Act 2023, undermines transparency, and leaves major decisions without legal backing since the commission’s creation in October 2024....

Police Deny Torture Claims in Sowore Arrest, Cite Forgery and Cyberstalking Charges

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The Nigeria Police Force has denied activist Omoyele Sowore’s claims of torture during his detention, insisting his arrest was lawful and linked to forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. The Force says the viral bandage image was misleading and part of his belongings before detention. Sowore faces trial after twice refusing police medical evaluation....

NPFL Suspends Plateau United Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka Over Betting Allegations

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegations of insider betting. The league says the action follows reports he refused to sign a new contract containing anti-betting clauses, reinforcing suspicion. An investigation is underway, with Adeyinka invited to defend himself before possible reinstatement....

Gideon Okeke Accuses Jim Iyke of Attempted Murder — One Year Later, Nollywood Stays Silent

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Actor Gideon Okeke has revived a chilling allegation that Jim Iyke once attempted to shoot him on a movie set. With the Actors Guild silent nearly a year after the reported incident, Okeke is demanding industry accountability and personal closure....

K1 De Ultimate Faces FAAN Probe After Airport Alcohol Incident Delays Flight

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Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, is under investigation after reportedly attempting to carry alcohol onto a ValueJet flight and clashing with aviation security. The altercation triggered a safety probe by FAAN and led to NCAA suspending two pilots....

WAEC Under Fire: 2025 Results Crash Public Trust as Mass Failures in English Spark Outrage

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WAEC’s credibility has come under intense scrutiny after the worst English Language results in over a decade and a chaotic portal crash sparked nationwide backlash. Parents, candidates, and educators are calling for urgent reforms — and in some cases, a total result recall....

Tinubu Orders Pension Hike, Free Healthcare for Retirees — But Police Veterans Say “We Want Out”

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In a sweeping intervention following nationwide protests, President Bola Tinubu has ordered PenCom to raise pensions and provide free healthcare for low-income retirees. But retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme say it's not enough—they want a total exit....

Sowore Detained & Allegedly Assaulted by Police — Secretly Moved at Dawn

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Human rights activist and AAC leader Omoyele Sowore was allegedly assaulted and secretly relocated by Nigerian police after honouring an official invitation. The case has reignited national outrage over police abuse, illegal detention, and clampdowns on free speech....

EFCC Sounds Alarm: Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Now Hotbed for Money Laundering

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has zeroed in on Nigeria’s booming real estate sector, warning that developers risk becoming conduits for illicit funds if they continue to ignore basic due diligence. Chairman Ola Olukoyede says the days of blind deals are over....

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