03.07.2026

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D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....

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....

CDS Musa Calls for AI, Technology Investment Against Terrorism

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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged African militaries to invest in artificial intelligence and indigenous technology to combat terrorism. Speaking at the Africa Defence Chiefs Conference in Abuja, he warned that modern threats are digital, asymmetric, and often invisible, requiring cyber-defence and shared intelligence to defeat....

Army Rescues 27 Kidnapped Passengers in Benue

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The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted in Benue State during a coordinated operation in Ohimini Local Government Area. The troops, under Operation Whirl Stroke, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout and freed the victims. The rescue highlights the military’s wider counter-terror efforts, which also claimed 15 insurgents’ lives and led to several arrests...

NNPCL: International Syndicates Behind Oil Theft in Nigeria

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned that crude oil theft in Nigeria is being driven by sophisticated international syndicates. Group CEO Mele Kyari’s successor, Bashir Ojulari, revealed that intensified collaboration between security and intelligence agencies has restored confidence in pipelines and crippled organised theft networks....

ASUU Rejects Tertiary Loan Scheme – NANS Threatens Shutdown

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institution Loan Scheme, describing it as a “poison chalice.” Students, under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have warned they will shut down critical national assets if ASUU’s demands remain unmet, escalating pressure on the government....

Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race....

PDP NEC Zones Presidency to South – Jonathan, Obi in Play for 2027

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The PDP has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, opening the door for Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi to emerge as frontrunners. With Atiku Abubakar’s northern bloc sidelined, the opposition party moves closer to a decisive convention in Ibadan, setting up a heavyweight contest for Nigeria’s political future....

Guardiola Defends Trafford Selection After Error in Manchester City’s Defeat by Spurs

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Pep Guardiola defended his decision to start James Trafford despite a costly mistake in Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The manager insisted the young goalkeeper deserved his chance and blamed the defeat on “missing the simple things.”...

PDP Governors Allege Militarisation of By-Elections, Warn Against Sabotage of November Convention

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have accused the ruling APC of militarising recent by-elections, alleging widespread irregularities, intimidation, and vote buying. They vowed to resist sabotage of their November 15 national convention while warning Nigerians to guard their votes....

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