Iran has jailed a former goalkeeper for the national men’s football team after he published earlier this year a post deeply critical of then-supreme leader Ali Khamenei, his wife said.

Presidential aspirant in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday night, visited former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja.

Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Wednesday appeared before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential screening panel, pledging to tackle insecurity nationwide.

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives said he was impressed by the conduct of party members and the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise.

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has expressed concern over challenges within the country’s aviation financing ecosystem, including customs-related bottlenecks, temporary importation procedures, foreign exchange volatility and inter-agency coordination issues.

…moves to clear students’ allowances abroad By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has commenced the payment of outstanding allowances owed Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement,BEA Scholarship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and academic success of scholars overseas. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Tuesday, […]

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Husband of the abducted principal of Community Grammar School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Professor Wole Alamu, has disclosed that intensive efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the kidnapped pupils, teachers and school administrators.

“My name is Desmond Elliot. In all zones, they have been intimidating and stopping us. I want to officially announce my withdrawal from this particular race. This is my ward. If you go outside, those are my people outside, and they have not been allowed.

“The results we see today speak to the resilience, commitment and adaptability of our workforce,” the president said.

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has raised fresh concerns over insecurity in the South-West, claiming that terrorists have infiltrated at least 40 local government areas across the region.

Armed gunmen yesterday abducted two persons at the Idi Ayunre axis of the Ijebu Ode Road in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday said the United States was seeking to restart the war and hoping the Islamic republic would surrender.

Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong 26-man squad for Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup, with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo earning his first call-up since agreeing to play for the Super Eagles.