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Tosin Oyediran President Bola Tinubu has declared that lowering the cost of living is now the top priority of his administration, saying the government will focus on reducing the cost of producing and moving goods to make life more affordable for Nigerians. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to the nation on Thursday, as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary, saying his administration had spent the past three years correcting the country’s economic course and was now shifting its focus to “shared and widespread prosperity.” “Our priority is to bring down the cost of living. We will achieve this…

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The City Boy Movement has announced the appointment of Super Eagles players Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to positions in its national leadership structure. The announcement was made by the movement’s National Director of Media Monitoring and Rapid Response Bashir Ahmad, and a member of its National Working Committee on Thursday. According to Ahmad, Abdullahi was appointed National Deputy Director of Sports, while Omeruo was named National Assistant Director of Sports. “At the City Boy Movement, we are delighted to welcome Shehu Abdullahi and Kenneth Omeruo to the movement,” Ahmad said. “Shehu Abdullahi joins us as National Deputy Director of…

Former Super Eagles forward Peter Odemwingie has reflected on the team’s training boycott during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria had qualified for the World Cup after finishing top of their qualifying group before beating Ethiopia 4-1 on aggregate in the playoff round to book their place at the tournament in Brazil. The Super Eagles began their campaign with a goalless draw against Iran before recording a 1-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their second game. Despite losing 3-2 to Argentina in their final group game, Nigeria progressed to the knockout stage, where they were drawn against…

Community leaders and students have commended Egbin Power for sustaining its annual scholarship programme for students in its host communities. The commendation came during the 11th edition of the scholarship award ceremony held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse Auditorium in Ikorodu, Lagos. The programme provides educational support to students from communities hosting the power generation company and is aimed at promoting academic development. Speaking at the ceremony, the Odofin of Ijede, High Chief Babatunde Ogunmuyiwa, who represented the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, Oba Adefarasin Hassan, praised the company for sustaining the initiative. “This scholarship has changed the story for many…

Super Eagles centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu has climbed above Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez in the latest valuation of Nigeria’s defenders, Soccernet.ng reports. Transfermarkt’s updated data puts the Trabzonspor centre-back firmly behind only Calvin Bassey among the country’s most valuable defensive players. Nwaiwu’s value has risen to €18 million, a figure that places the 23-year-old level with Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina and €2m above Fernandez’s €16m valuation. Bassey leads the Nigerian defensive chart at €28m, leaving Nwaiwu with a €10m gap to close if he is to take the top spot. The rapid rise is striking given Nwaiwu’s January 2026 move…

Adedoyin Adedugbe The Federal Government has urged charcoal merchants and other stakeholders in the forestry and agricultural sectors to adopt sustainable practices and support efforts to reverse deforestation and restore Nigeria’s degraded forests. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, gave the charge on Wednesday at the flag-off of the 2026 Operation One Million Trees programme organised by the Association for Forest Conservation and Green Industrial Charcoal Merchants at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan. Lawal, who was represented by Dr Osakwe Igbinosa, said deforestation posed a serious threat to Nigeria’s environment and economic development, stressing the need…

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The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appealed to the people of the state to shun acts capable of breaching the existing peace and stability of the state as the 2027 general elections draws nearer. Yusuf made the appeal in his address on the occasion of the 66th National Independence Anniversary held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium on Thursday. He also called on the residents of the state to continue to embrace peace, unity, and mutual respect for the economic growth and development of the state. He said, “As the 2027 General Election is fast approaching, I also…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face a Russian side expected to make serious changes to its starting lineup in next Tuesday’s international friendly, Soccernet.ng reports. Legendary Russian coach Valery Nepomnyashchy made the revelation after Russia defeated Iran 2-0 in Kazan on Tuesday, with Aleksandr Golovin scoring both goals. The result was Russia’s first game of the International break, with Valery Karpin’s side scheduled to face Namibia on October 3 before meeting Nigeria three days later. Semi Ajayi in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Russia. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Despite…