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The FBI says releasing the files could ‘endanger life’ but here’s what’s really at stake A Freedom of Information Act case filed by an American transparency activist in 2023 has quietly become one of the most politically loaded legal fights involving a sitting Nigerian president. It isn’t a criminal trial and Tinubu isn’t a defendant nut for three years, his lawyers have been formally fighting inside a Washington, D.C. courtroom to keep federal records about him sealed. The FBI also revealed that the records could “endanger life” if released in full. Where It Starts: Chicago, Late 1980s-1990s Long before Nigerian…

Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after Galatasaray confirmed that the striker is dealing with a serious groin injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international picked up the medical issue during Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-2 win at Istanbul Basaksehir, after scoring the opening goal. Galatasaray said Osimhen and midfielder Mario Lemina are suffering from a “moderate to advanced level strain with bleeding in the right groin area.”The Turkish club added: “Their treatment is currently ongoing and they should return after the international break.”That update rules Osimhen out of Nigeria’s September fixtures, with the…

Raphael Ede A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, George Ugwu, has called for a critical shift from clinical evidence to decisive state action to address the alarming maternal and child mortality rates across Nigeria. The gynaecologist urged the National Assembly to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund allocation from the current one per cent to five per cent. Delivering the 251st Inaugural Lecture of the university on Thursday at the UNN Business School Auditorium, Enugu Campus, titled “The Mother, the Child, and the State: My Triumphant Journey from Evidence to Action,” Ugwu outlined…

Veteran actor Pete Edochie has named the first Premier of the Western Region, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as his favourite Nigerian politician, citing his contributions to education and broadcasting. The 79-year-old actor made this known during an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, a show hosted by content creator Adebayo Abidemi, popularly known as Isbae U, published on Saturday. Edochie, while stating that he was not involved in politics, said he admired Awolowo for setting clear targets and explaining how he intended to fund and execute his plans. “First of all, I love the Yorubas a lot. One of my…

Prophet Joas Adeseko had a plastic horn in one hand and forty-seven years of history in his chest when I found him outside the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday evening, still buzzing from a night he had waited nearly three decades for. Shooting Stars had just beaten Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien 1-0, their first continental win, and Lucky Emmanuel’s goal their first continental goal, since the club’s return to Africa after 27 years away. The stadium around us was far from full, perhaps 30 per cent occupied, with no travelling Tunisian support to fill the gaps. But in the section behind…

A representative of Imo State Isinwa Chidozie Senator, has been crowned Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria. Senator on Saturday emerged the overall winner at the grand finale of the pageant held on Saturday at Skyview, The Lekki Coliseum, Lagos. Isinwa Chidozie Senator wins Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria….Photo Credit: Facebook / Chidozie Isinwa In a video shared from the event by the Nigerian organisers, the anchor was seen announcing the Imo State representative as the winner of the competition, while Mr Lagos was seen holding his hand before the announcement. “The winner for Mr…

James Abraham The Plateau State Government has directed the immediate temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state as a precautionary measure against suspected cases of diphtheria. The government gave the order on Saturday in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap. According to Ramnap, the closure takes effect from Monday(tomorrow) and will remain in force “until further notice.” “The directive… is taking preventative measures against the diphtheria infection outbreak of suspected cases in some parts of the State, notably Jos North, Wase, Jos South & Bassa Local Government Areas,” she…

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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the state’s support for his re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. Radda gave the assurance on Saturday at the People’s Square, Katsina, during the flag-off and inauguration of the Katsina State structure of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a campaign group mobilising grassroots support for Tinubu. The governor said Katsina remained a stronghold of the All Progressives Congress, with the party maintaining a united structure across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas. “Katsina State is an APC state. Every elected person in Katsina State is a member of the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is hopeful of returning to action for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon next week after suffering a groin injury in Friday’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian forward was substituted in the 33rd minute after picking up the injury, but he has downplayed concerns over his fitness and is targeting a return against the Portuguese side if he is deemed fit by the club’s medical and coaching staff. “I have nothing, I didn’t want to risk myself. If our coach deems it appropriate for the Sporting Lisbon…