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Delta State Government has called on “suitably qualified youths of the state”, both male and female, to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment of constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The call, which was contained in a signed statement issued on behalf of the State Government by the Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, followed a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increased recruitment into the Police and other security agencies in the country. The statement made available to journalists in Warri on Monday disclosed that the Police Service Commission has…

Nigeria face Uganda on Tuesday with very different pressures weighing on each side as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations enter its first decisive stage, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Super Eagles are already through as group leaders after back-to-back wins, a position that could tempt the coaching staff to rotate and hand minutes to fringe players. Uganda, by contrast, arrive desperate. The Cranes need a result to keep their qualifying hopes alive, and they will unleash their biggest weapons with urgency and belief. That imbalance in motivation can be dangerous. Uganda may be lower-ranked, but they are organised, hungry and built…

Composite picture of US President Donald Trump and Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over what it described as the silence of Nigeria’s political and military leadership following an alleged United States airstrike on Nigerian territory on Christmas Day. In a joint statement issued on Monday, the groups said the development raises serious questions about national sovereignty, constitutional governance, civilian protection and democratic accountability. The organisations accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to publicly address the incident in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, arguing that the involvement of a foreign military power in an…

A Nigerian hotel owner has reported that three of his staff were hospitalised after debris from munitions fell on his hotel following US airstrikes targeting militants in northwest Nigeria. The surprise US raid on Christmas Day targeted militants linked to the Islamic State group, according to sources in Abuja and Washington, with multiple casualties reported among the insurgents in Sokoto State. The federal government had acknowledged that debris from the munitions fell in various locations, including “in Offa, Kwara State, near the premises of a hotel,” but stated that there were no civilian casualties. However, the owner of the Solid…

• Lawyer faults Minister’s claim Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has automatically become the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following his recent defection to the ruling party. Wike, who spoke on Monday during a media parley in Port Harcourt, insisted that party leadership is determined by grassroots structures at the ward and local government levels, not by the office one occupies. “There is nothing like ‘001’ in party politics,” Wike said. “You register in your ward, and your local government is in…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has revealed that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is struggling with an injury and remains a major doubt for Nigeria’s final AFCON 2025 group stage fixture against Uganda on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwabali’s fitness had been a source of concern leading up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. However, he appeared to be in good health during Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania, where he showed no signs of physical distress. ​The situation changed during Saturday’s clash against Tunisia. Nwabali committed a big error that led to Tunisia’s first goal. Stanley Bobo Nwabali Nigeria looks on…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of fake Kiss Condoms in several major markets across the country. The agency, in its public alert on its website, warned that the falsified products pose serious public health risks. NAFDAC said the alert followed information received from DKT International Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation involved in contraceptive social marketing and the promotion of safe family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention services. According to the agency, the counterfeit condoms have been sighted in major commercial centres, including Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike Former Rivers State governor and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as frustrated amid the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which continues to deepen. Wike dismissed claims that he met privately with President Bola Tinubu and promised to undermine the opposition party on his behalf, questioning the motive and timing of the allegation. “First of all, you ask yourself, what was that meeting? What was the purpose of that meeting? That would have led me to say, Mr President, I will hold…

A tanker vehicle lost control due to a brake failure on Sunday night near the Polo Club Roundabout in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, ramming into other neatly parked vehicles. No fewer than six people immediately died in the ghastly incident, while about five were seriously wounded, according to an eyewitness who lives in the vicinity and was on the ground trying to help during the accident. He said the vehicles were damaged beyond repair and had been towed to the “A” Division Police Station together with the tanker. The eyewitness explained that the truck driver…

Bitcoin is currently trading at about $87,650, down 0.29% over the last 24 hours. The market is dealing with the fallout from crypto ETF outflows and the usual holiday trading slowdown. Despite a bit of a pullback, Bitcoin’s price movements are still orderly and not all over the place. The overall market capitalisation of Bitcoin stands at $1.75 trillion, which is still a healthy number given its circulating supply of nearly 20 million. The most notable thing here is Bitcoin’s stability. Even on the inside of a pullback, buyers are still holding the line above that $86,700 to $87,000 zone.…