Soyinka Legacy: National Theatre Reborn
Nigeria renamed the National Theatre after Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, unveiling a $68bn renovation and endowment fund to revive arts and culture....
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Health SOS: 1 Doctor for Every 9,083 Nigerians
IDNN Health Desk A Nation Underserved Nigeria’s health system is staring at collapse as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) revealed a ratio of......
Fractured Federation @65: Rivers, Kano, Edo Crises Expose Nigeria’s Political Fault Lines
Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary revealed deep cracks in the federation as Rivers, Kano, and Edo states clashed with federal authority, culture, and security....
ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery, Conflicting Accounts Emerge
Confusion surrounds the death of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu during a robbery in Abuja. While FCTA insists she was lifeless on arrival at hospital, colleagues and the NUJ demand a forensic probe, citing delays and contradictions....
Nigeria Golden Eaglets Crash Out as Ghana’s Black Starlets Secure U-17 AFCON Spot
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were eliminated from the U-17 AFCON qualifiers after a 2–0 defeat to Ghana’s Black Starlets, ending hopes of continental redemption and sparking questions over youth football development....
Osimhen Stuns Liverpool as Galatasaray Triumph Highlights Chaos of Champions League Night
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen scored the decisive penalty in Galatasaray’s shock 1–0 win over Liverpool, headlining a dramatic Champions League night that saw Griezmann hit 200 for Atletico, Mbappé notch another hat-trick, and Ajax collapse in Marseille....
FG Brokers Peace in Dangote–PENGASSAN Face-Off After 48-Hour Standoff
After two days of tense conciliation talks, the Federal Government has brokered peace between PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery, securing redeployment for sacked workers and a phased strike suspension....
FIFA Axe on South Africa Rewrites Group C — What It Means for Nigeria’s 2026 Path
FIFA’s three-point deduction to South Africa for fielding a suspended player flips CAF Group C and hands Nigeria a lifeline. With two matchdays left (Oct 10 & 14), the Super Eagles can still top the group — but only if they win out and rivals slip....
FIFA Strips South Africa of World Cup Qualifying Points Over Ineligible Player
FIFA has stripped South Africa of World Cup qualifying points for fielding a suspended player, a ruling that reshapes Group standings and sparks national outrage....
Dangote Refinery Sack Row: Union Claims Mass Dismissal, Management Silent
Union leaders allege Dangote Refinery has sacked Nigerian workers after joining PENGASSAN. A leaked memo fuels confusion, while management remains silent....