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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has slapped Gombe United with a fine of N2.5 million for their fans’ misconduct during a match against Jigawa Golden Stars. The fine follows an incident where Gombe United supporters encroached the pitch, harassed, and intimidated match officials, leading to an abandonment of the game in the final minute. The

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United States Congressman Riley Moore has responded to the release of Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer who was sentenced to death by an Adamawa State High Court. Jackson was convicted for killing a radical herder in self-defense after his home was attacked. Moore, who has been a vocal advocate for Jackson’s release, raised the issue

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Nigerian singer JJC Skillz (Abdulrasheed Bello) has made serious accusations against his former colleagues Don Jazzy and D’banj, claiming they betrayed him years ago despite his support for their early careers. In a revealing interview with Echo Room, JJC opened up about his frustrations with the two artists, alleging that they, along with others, conspired

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Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has announced a significant shift in its regional flight operations. Starting February 2, 2026, the airline will move all its regional flights from night-time services to daytime schedules. This decision is part of Air Peace’s broader efforts to enhance passenger convenience, improve operational reliability, and increase regional connectivity. New Daytime

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The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured Nigerians that the current electricity supply disruptions, caused by a temporary shortfall in power generation, will be promptly resolved. His statement comes after a meeting held on Tuesday with key power sector stakeholders, including the Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN),

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Nigeria is fast-tracking the development of its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with an emphasis on technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud services, fintech, e-government, and smart-city initiatives. However, experts have warned that the country’s ambitious digital goals are threatened by a critical shortage of data centres, the backbone of any thriving digital economy. Despite efforts

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ekiti State has rejected the allegations of organ harvesting at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), describing the claims as unfounded, sensational, and potentially damaging to public trust in the healthcare system. In a statement issued by the NMA’s Chairman, Dr. Ifedayo Oreyemi, and Secretary, Dr. Oluwatobi Akinluyi,

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The supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, saw an 11% month-on-month (MoM) increase, reaching 5.0 metric tonnes per day in November 2025, up from 4.5 metric tonnes per day in October. This increase was revealed in the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Factsheet report for November 2025,

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Following the recent reduction in petrol prices by Dangote Refinery, motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the company to increase the number of its partner retail outlets to ensure greater availability of the product in the capital. Dangote Refinery recently partnered with MRS Oil, designating the company’s stations to sell petrol

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Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (forex) inflow grew by 12.3% year-on-year (YoY) to $41.73 billion in the first eight months of 2025 (8m’25), up from $37.14 billion recorded in the same period of 2024 (8m’24). According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monthly economic reports, the increase in net forex inflow was primarily

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