Niger and landlocked Mali, ruled by juntas, are allies along with military-ruled Burkina Faso, and all three are grappling with intensified jihadist attacks.

Obasanjo said the news of his passing was received with shock, even as he remarked that the late Badagry apex monarch had emerged as one of the most respected and respectable traditional rulers in Lagos State.

The only female who indicated interest in filling the vacant position of the Awujale is Princess Kemi Adetokunbo Onanuga.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria face their toughest task yet at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when they battle the host nation, Morocco, for a place in the final at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat, on Saturday.

President Tinubu affirmed that the traditional ruler provided visionary and purposeful leadership over his domain for more than 40 years, leaving a track record of harmony, tolerance, unity and prosperity among his people.

She explained that the recalled products were limited to UK batches and were never registered nor approved for sale in Nigeria.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in military uniform kidnapped eight Imoga indigenes on Friday night.

Arsenal have been drawn against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round, while Chelsea will travel to Hull City in one of the standout ties.

The party demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all those arrested during and after the protest.

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‎The police, who made this known on Monday in a statement by the State Police Public Relation Officer, CSP William Aya, said the operation was successful as several suspects were arrested.

The latest phase of the tour covered the Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East and Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituencies.

The warning follows concerns raised by Amnesty International over what it described as a growingly repressive climate for dissent in Nigeria, a position echoed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after the arrest of a young Nigerian, Abubakar Salim Musa.

The United States Department of State has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands issued to international students and specialized professionals, citing encounters with law enforcement for criminal activity.

Sir Steve Bamidele Omojafor, an advertising titan, is the Chairman of STB-MCann, a former President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Rabat ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final clash scheduled for Wednesday.