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Fifteen governors, primarily from the All Progressives Congress (APC), convened at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday night for a pivotal meeting. Notably, the gathering also included two opposition governors: Alex Otti of Abia State (Labour Party) and Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State (All Progressives Grand Alliance). Although the meeting’s agenda…

Substitute Ferran Torres delivered a game-changing performance, scoring twice in 10 minutes to secure Barcelona a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, clinching their spot in the Champions League knockout phase. Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 53rd minute, calmly finishing after a precise Dani Olmo pass during a swift counterattack.…

Martins Ortse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has refuted allegations that he threatened the life of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the revocation of a land allocated to the family of the late Colonel Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor. The controversy began after a video surfaced online claiming Wike had revoked…

Bukayo Saka delivered a standout performance, scoring twice as Arsenal defeated Monaco to solidify their position as strong contenders for the Champions League knockout stages. The Gunners dominated the first half, creating numerous opportunities but failing to convert enough to put the game out of reach earlier. Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 34th minute…

Two individuals lost their lives in an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Wednesday. The tragic incident occurred at a housing estate under construction in Dalwa, a community located 175 kilometers from Maiduguri. The estate, which consists of 200 units, was the site of the…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right hand. The Nigerian shot-stopper confirmed the success of the procedure on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude to the medical team and promising to support his teammates as he focuses on his recovery. Okoye had been playing through…

Danlami Abdullahi Saku, the Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area in Niger State, has reportedly died following a tragic road accident. According to reports obtained by Naija News on Wednesday, two other individuals in the vehicle sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident. The accident occurred on Tuesday evening near Kwakuti village along the…

Residents of Okuama in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, are in shock and anger following the death of their 81-year-old treasurer, Pa Dennis Okugbaye, while in military detention. This tragic event occurred just six days after the death of Pa James Oghoroko, the community’s President-General, who also passed away in military custody. Pastor…

2025 Budget Presentation: Governor Hyacinth Alia presented the 2025 budget, titled “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy,” to the Benue State House of Assembly. The budget is valued at ₦550.1 billion and aims to ensure progress, prosperity, and well-being for the state’s citizens. World Bank Rural Development Project: Benue State has…

The naira has once again depreciated against the dollar, marking its second drop in value since the beginning of the week. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira fell to N1,545 per dollar on Wednesday, down from N1,525, reflecting a loss of N20. In the parallel market, the naira also…

In a bid to ease the economic challenges faced by Nigerians during the festive season, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu consider reducing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N300 per litre for the upcoming Yuletide. George believes that…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has issued a temporary injunction restraining human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from publishing, selling, or distributing his controversial book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the order following an ex-parte application filed by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, Senior Advocate of…

FIFA has officially confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men’s World Cup, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament. To commemorate the centenary of the competition, three matches in the 2030 World Cup will also take place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The host nations for both World Cups were…

Paris Saint-Germain are set to renew their interest in Victor Osimhen when the transfer window reopens in January. The Ligue 1 champions had been linked with a move for the Nigerian striker during the summer, but he opted for a season-long loan to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray instead. Osimhen’s loan agreement includes a €75m…

Tottenham striker Richarlison has revealed that he is expecting his first child, as his model girlfriend, Amanda, is pregnant. The couple shared the exciting news with their followers in a heartfelt Instagram post on December 10. In the post, Richarlison included a series of intimate and joyful photos, accompanied by the caption, “Now there are…

Abubakar Bala has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Sunshine Stars. Bala takes over the role at the Akure-based club following the resignation of Kennedy Boboye last month. Boboye stepped down, citing interference from the club’s management as the reason for his departure. Since Boboye’s exit, assistant…

Pep Guardiola has revealed that managing Manchester City will be his final role in club football, before possibly taking on a national team job in the future. Since becoming City manager in 2016, Guardiola has led the club to 15 major trophies. The 53-year-old Spaniard was reportedly approached during the summer about the possibility of…

Nigeria has won the bid to host the 2026 edition of the prestigious All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). The AACT, a biennial continental women’s golf championship, was first held in May 1992 in Zimbabwe. Nigeria previously hosted the event in 1996 at the Ikoyi Club 1938 and again in 2010 at the IBB International Golf…

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, presented his 2025 Budget christened “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy,” to the State House of Assembly, in Makurdi. Addressing the legislators at the State Assembly complex, Governor Alia said the proposed budget, which is designed to ensure continued…

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division in Rukuba have apprehended two suspected kidnappers in Plateau State. This was disclosed by Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of OPSH, during a press briefing on Wednesday in Jos, the state capital. According to Zhakom, the arrests were made on December 10…