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President Bola Tinubu has described the Hausa people as “great pillars” who play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria. Tinubu stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Wednesday to commemorate Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace. The President said the Hausa language had flourished and become a major language of unity and commerce across the world. “The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria. “The Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity…

The final days of the summer transfer window could prove decisive for several Super Eagles stars, with a number of Nigeria internationals still facing uncertain futures, Soccernet.ng reports. While some have already attracted concrete offers, others have emerged as late-window targets for clubs looking to strengthen their squads before the deadline. Victor Osimhen is arguably the biggest name on the list, with Arsenal maintaining interest in the Galatasaray striker. There is also the possibilty of a Galatasaray switch. Wilfred Ndidi, meanwhile, has been linked with a move away from Beşiktaş despite reports suggesting he could ultimately remain in Turkey. Super…

Thirty-three state governments have spent at least N512.10bn on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel in the first six months of 2026, about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors. Ogun State Police Command had dismantled an illegal baby factory syndicate in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two heavily pregnant women and four children while arresting six suspects. Country music icon, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 80, prompting United States President Donald Trump to order American flags lowered across the country for one week. No fewer than 19 oil licences in Nigeria’s upstream…

By Chika Otuchikere The Niger State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund have charged local government chairmen to prioritise nutrition in their budget. UNICEF and the Commissioner for Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo, while speaking at a One-Day sensitisation and orientation workshop on the operationalisation and management of the Nutrition-25 Initiatives (N-25), said the exercise would improve nutrition outcomes at the grassroots level. They further said it was designed to enhance participants’ knowledge on the operationalisation and management of the state government’s Nutrition-25 Initiatives. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Hajiya Aishatu Usman, noted that the N-25 initiative…

Ayra Starr performing Heaven Baby live on stage at the All Points East 2026 festival in Victoria Park, London. Photo Credit: All Points East/Instagram If Heaven Baby has had you hooked on repeat since it landed, wait till you watch how Ayra Starr made it even sweeter live on stage! Taking over Victoria Park in London for the All Points East 2026 festival, the Nigerian singer brought her latest track to life in front of a massive crowd. Tapped as one of the standout performers of the day, Ayra gave fans a festival moment to remember. The song itself is…

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Former South African Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns are set to miss out on Olisa Ndah, as the Super Eagles star is closing in on a move elsewhere, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ndah has been without a club since parting ways with Stellenbosch at the end of last season. Subsequently, he was linked to several clubs in South Africa. At one point, he was also linked with a move to the Middle East, but that has yet to materialize. ​In recent weeks, the 28-year-old has been strongly linked with a transfer to Mamelodi Sundowns. The club needs reinforcements, but the primary…

Former Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary, Fanny Amun, has explained that he resigned as chairman of the federation’s fact-finding committee shortly after submitting its report in order to protect the integrity and independence of its findings, The PUNCH reports. Speaking at a press conference at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State, on Tuesday, Amun said he deliberately completed the assignment ahead of the two-week deadline given by the NFF because he did not want the committee’s conclusions altered or influenced before they reached the federation. “I did not want anyone to influence the report before I submitted it to the…

Super Eagles duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were both in action for Fulham as they began their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a narrow 3-2 defeat to Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cottagers began their campaign under former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa on a disappointing note as they suffered defeat at Craven Cottage against their West London rivals on Monday night. Chelsea took the lead after just 31 seconds when Joao Pedro finished after receiving a good pass from Cole Palmer. Fulham responded well and drew level in the 23rd minute through Josh King, although Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for greater emphasis on integrity and merit in the appointment of people to leadership positions, saying no nation can make meaningful progress when competence is sacrificed for relationships. Jonathan spoke on Tuesday at an event held to celebrate the retirement of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, and the presentation of books chronicling her experiences and career. He commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Walson-Jack to head the Federal Civil Service, describing her emergence as the first Bayelsan to occupy the position as a significant achievement. Jonathan said the…