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Packers' shocking blowout loss to Falcons should put coach Matt LaFleur on the hot seat
The Green Bay Packers fell to 1-2 as Matt LaFleur's hot seat questions intensify after a blowout home loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursda
Sep 25, 2026
UMass Dartmouth football murder suspect overstayed tourist visa, received deferred action: federal sources
Chukwunonso Eze entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2015 and received deferred action under both Biden and Trump before he allegedly kille
Sep 25, 2026
61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report
The investigation examined how wealth linked to Nigerian political and economic elites moved into the US real estate market and identified r
Sep 23, 2026
2026 Ballon d’Or: There’s no one like him – Romero names player that should win
Atletico Madrid defender, Cuti Romero, has said Argentina captain Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Romero, speaking with E
Sep 22, 2026
Why I’ll never support Uzodimma to become Senate President – Wike
The FCT minister suggested that Mr Uzodimma was opposed to his Rainbow Coalition Movement because the governor believed the movement would a
Sep 22, 2026
37 lives in custody: When the state becomes accountable to the dead, by Ejiro Ofoye
Nigeria is once again confronted with a tragedy that should trouble the conscience of every citizen: 37 people arrested over alleged illegal
Sep 22, 2026
Witness details alleged transfers of Bauchi funds to private company in accountant-general’s trial
The witness narrated how several transactions passed from the Bauchi State sub-treasury account into the account of JASFAD Resources Enterpr
Sep 22, 2026
Uba Sani gives basic education a boost, enhances human capital
Governor Uba Sani has commissioned Basic Education Schools Infrastructure and Educational Interventions across the 23 local governments of K
Sep 21, 2026
Who’s in charge of Nigeria now’ – Sowore questions as Tinubu, Shettima desert Aso Rock
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and his Deputy, Ka
Sep 21, 2026
WWE legend, Olympic gold medalist warns NFL legend Ray Lewis about possible RAF match
Kurt Angle doubts Ray Lewis can compete on the mat with Real American Freestyle's world-class wrestlers, warning the NFL legend could get hu
Sep 21, 2026
18 Suspects Arrested In Killing Of Haitian President
Moise, 53, was gunned down on July 7, 2021, at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. Hi
Sep 21, 2026
TARABA TERTIARY SCHOOLS UNDER SECURITY THREAT AS STUDENTS CALL FOR URGENT INTERVENTION
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Sep 21, 2026
2027: Sowore backs return of fuel subsidy
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has said that if elected in 2027, he would restore the fuel
Sep 21, 2026
Bago must account for lives lost in Niger State – Mahdi Shehu
Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu has criticised Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, over the wave of killings in the state. Acc
Sep 21, 2026
The church and the prophetic destiny of Nigeria (1), By Brendy Mba
The process for the 2027 election has officially commenced with the announcement of the start of the electioneering campaign for various off
Sep 21, 2026
Manhunt underway in California after armed suspect allegedly points gun at people, shoots at officers
California deputies urge local residents to lock their doors amid a manhunt for a suspect wanted for several felonies, including pointing a
Sep 21, 2026
Harrison Butker drills game-winner as Chiefs survive overtime thriller against Colts
Patrick Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Indianapolis Colts in a wild overtime thril
Sep 21, 2026
LaLiga: What Diego Simeone said about Ademola Lookman after Atletico’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has spoken about Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman following his performance during their 2-1 tr
Sep 21, 2026
Yahaya Bello, Ododo, Kogi Officials Visit Family Of Ex-Gov Ibrahim Idris
The former governor who governed Kogi State from 2003 to 2012, died on Sunday. The post Yahaya Bello, Ododo, Kogi Officials Visit Family Of
Sep 21, 2026
Niger Govt Unaware Of Miners’ Arrest Before Deaths In NSCDC Custody – Bago
According to Bago, 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were taken into custody, while 37 subsequently died. The post Niger Govt Unawar
Sep 21, 2026
Tinubu’s UNGA Absence Won’t Change Nigeria’s Role As Giant Of Africa – Aide
The presidential aide says Tinubu’s absence would not affect Nigeria’s role internationally, noting that the President is focusing on domest
Sep 21, 2026
Niger Miners’ Deaths: Gov Bago Seeks Executive Order To Ban Mining In Some Areas
He noted that the state government needed stronger intervention from the Federal Government because of the limitations surrounding the enfor
Sep 21, 2026
Tinubu to First Lady at 66: You’re my truest friend
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the 66th birthday of his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, descri
Sep 21, 2026
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror makes new promise as lawyer warns of public attacks
Lindsay Clancy's mistrial juror Michael P. Desronvil plans a personal statement while her defense team pursues a double jeopardy dismissal m
Sep 21, 2026