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The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five new helicopters as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ response to security threats. The platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters. A statement on Tuesday by the NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehinmen Ejodame, said the three AW-109s, which are part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, arrived in Lagos on Tuesday, while the remaining seven are expected to be delivered before the end…

World football’s governing body, FIFA, has concluded its two-day fact-finding mission to Nigeria that involved meeting with the NFF and the NSC, Soccernet.ng reports ​The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was thrown into turmoil last month following the resignation of former president Ibrahim Gusau and members of the executive board, a decision prompted by Nigeria’s disappointing run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. ​Following their departure, Emmanuel Ikpeme, the former deputy general secretary, assumed interim leadership of the federation. Ibrahim Gusau, former NFF president. (AI edit of Imago Image) ​The interim administration has maintained regular contact with FIFA since…

The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Onne, Rivers State, has seized 56 containers laden with contraband products illegally imported into the country through the port. The Customs said the containers, which contained vegetable oil, tomatoes and used clothing, had a duty-paid value of N5.53bn. The items, classified as contraband, were concealed under declarations of machinery and spare parts and imported through the Onne Free Trade Zone. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a news briefing in Onne on Tuesday. Adeniyi, while conducting journalists around the seized containers at Onne Wharf, lamented…

FC Porto have signed 18-year-old Nigerian forward Abraham Chibuike Obasi to a professional contract, Soccernet.ng reports. Porto announced the signing of the young Nigerian attacker on their official media platforms on Tuesday. Obasi, born on April 25, 2008, will initially join FC Porto’s Under-19 setup for the 2026/27 season rather than move directly into the club’s senior squad. His arrival gives the Portuguese giants another young attacking option to develop within one of Europe’s most respected youth systems. After completing the paperwork, Abraham Obasi declared, “I want to score goals and help the team to ensure we keep moving forward.”…

Samuel Omotere The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned operators of pepper and mill grinding machines against the use of rusty, corroded and poorly fabricated equipment, saying such practices could contaminate food and endanger consumers. In a statement shared by the Lagos State Government on Tuesday, the agency urged operators across the state to replace traditional cast-iron and unsuitable locally fabricated machines with stainless-steel and other appropriate food-grade equipment. The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, gave the warning following concerns raised at the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition 2026, held under the…

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Nigerian music stars recorded a strong showing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with Davido, Tems and Phyno among the winners. The awards were held on 12 September 2026 in Dallas, Texas. The official results page was updated on Tuesday, recognising artistes and entertainers from across Africa and the diaspora in 41 categories. Davido won Album of the Year for 5ive, while Tems and Ruger took Best Female and Best Male West Africa respectively. Phyno won Best Male Rap Act and Mercy Chinwo was named Best Gospel. Here is the full list of winners: Nigerian Winners Album of the…

Chelsea legend and former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has criticised his former club for failing to replace Enzo Fernandez after his £125 million move to Manchester City, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez left Chelsea for Manchester City on deadline day in a British record-equalling deal, but the Blues were unable to bring in a replacement before the transfer window closed. Chelsea attempted to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, but the move collapsed late in the window, leaving new manager Xabi Alonso without another option in midfield. Mikel John Obi, former Chelsea and Nigeria player, at The Best FIFA Awards. Copyright:…

Janet Ogundepo To ensure every Nigerian woman of reproductive age has access to family planning supplies, including modern contraceptives, the Founder and President/Emeritus of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Prof Oladapo Ladipo, has urged the Federal Government to allocate at least $1 for every woman of reproductive age to fund the supplies. The renowned obstetrician-gynaecologist stated that proposed funding would amount to about $50m for the estimated 50 million women of reproductive age in Nigeria, instead of the current $3m to $4m committed by the government. Ladipo stated that the increased funding was necessary to address reproductive health…

Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins is set to name two experienced Europe-based players in his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles and Tanzania, Soccernet.ng reports. The Barea squad is expected to be officially announced on Thursday, September 17, with a source close to the Malagasy Football Federation confirming that the two players could make their international debuts in the upcoming qualifiers. According to Madagascar-based news platform 2424.mg, the two players have been approached by the national team for some time and have now responded positively to the call-up. Their identities have not…