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Sani Abacha Stadium: Sports Enthusiasts Groan as Bumps, Holes Emerge on Pitch after Multi-Million Naira Renovation
Kano's Sani Abacha Stadium, which has hosted prestigious football competitions like the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations and the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Cup, has lost its charm and has been unfit to host a national fixture for years.
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Why We Increased Petrol Price – Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery says the recent adjustment in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, is directly attributed to the increase in global crude oil prices.
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18 Transmission Towers Vandalised In January -TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says more than 18 transmission towers were vandalised between Jan 9 and Jan 14 across Rivers, Abia, and Kano states.
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NAHCON Announces Fare For 2025 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed N8.7 million as the Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from Southern States and N8.3 million for those from Borno and Adamawa Zone.
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Trump to Be Sworn in As 47th U.S. President on Monday
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as president of the United States in Washington on Monday, returning to the White House for a second term four years after his initial re-election bid ended in defeat.
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Nigerians in Diaspora Spent About N60bn During 2024 Christmas Holiday Visits – NiDCOM
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that Nigerians in diaspora spent about N60 billion when they visited the country in December 2024.
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Governor Lawal Approves Employment of 2000 Teachers in Zamfara
Education in Zamfara State is set to get a big boost as Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the employment of 2,000 teachers across the state.
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South Korea’s Suspended President Yoon Detained
Suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday was detained for briefly imposing martial law in December, the official Yonhap news agency reported.
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Nigerians react as Rivers LGA chairman appoints over 100 Special Assistants
Nigerians have been reacting as the chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, appointed 130 Special Assistants. This is the second time in 6 months he would appoint over 100 SAs.
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Tantita Security Accused of Rights Abuses, Expert Call for Govt Action
Legal practitioner Robinson Ariyo Esq. has urged the federal government to closely supervise the operations of private security companies in the Niger Delta region, following allegations of misconduct by Tantita Security.
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Fading Fishing Traditions: How Oil Bunkering Ravages Coastal Communities
The once-thriving fishing settlements of the Niger Delta are now a shadow of their former glory, ravaged by oil bunkering and insecurity.
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Rivers Court Cases: Lawyer addresses binding court decisions
Legal expert Godspower Egbule has emphasised the role of the police in enforcing judicial decisions and upholding law and order, describing them as a ‘critical’ arm of the executive government.
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Rivers APC factional spokesperson explains why Wike is ‘influential’
The factional spokesperson of the APC in Rivers State, Chibuike Ikenga, has claimed that the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike “sent gifts to all the political parties” in the state during the Yuletide.
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What Nigerians expect from government in 2025
As Nigeria steps into 2025, critical questions linger about governance and development.
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Beyond National Grid Collapse: why DisCos fail to meet Band A power supply
Deputy General Secretary of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies, Innocent Lord-Douglas, has explained that the frequent collapse of the national grid is not the sole reason behind Nigeria’s power challenges.
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Overqualification: How to handle jobs below your skill level
A caller on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side has advised job seekers to apply for roles that align with their current qualifications to avoid frustration.
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Libya vs Nigeria: CAF Awards Game to Nigeria By Forfeit
After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.
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Are Manchester City Rattled?
In this weekend review, News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno asks if Premier League champions, Manchester City are rattled by Arsenal’s newfound pragmatism. Plus, there are bits on Chelsea; Barca, and the Milan Derby
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Super Eagles: Minister Summons NFF Over Poor Performances
Minister of Sports, John Enoh has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide a detailed technical report on the nation's national men's football team, the Super Eagles in the wake of their performances on Friday and Monday during the 2026 World Cup qualifying series this international window.
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AFCON 2023 Final: CAF Guarantees Safety & Security of Nigerians, Explain Ticket Scarcity
With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.
