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Nigerian international defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Doha-based Al Ahli SC following his departure from Saudi Arabian side Al Kholood. The experienced centre-back has signed a contract that will keep him at the Qatari club as they push for a strong finish to the ongoing season. Troost-Ekong…
The World Bank has earmarked up to $12 million in performance-based financing for Nigerian states hosting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), under a new federal initiative aimed at improving data on displacement-related vulnerabilities and strengthening long-term integration efforts. The funding is part of a broader $300 million concessional credit approved by…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that an abduction incident occurred in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following days of uncertainty and conflicting reports. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police acknowledged that the incident, which caused…
At least six students have been confirmed dead following a boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The tragic incident occurred when a wooden boat, reportedly overloaded with passengers and vehicles capsized while transporting commuters back to their communities. A local source told…
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has marked a transformative year of innovation-driven leadership, financial sovereignty and global recognition, with the NextGen Innovation Challenge now poised for unprecedented international impact. Addressing a world press conference in Abuja, the Director General NBTI, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, highlighted landmark developments positioning…
BBNaija star Kiddwaya recently took to Instagram to share his reaction after receiving what he described as an almost flawless message from a female admirer. In his post, Kiddwaya admitted that the direct message (DM) caught him completely off guard, leaving him unsure how to respond. “This message messed with…
Mandy, the former wife of popular Nigerian skit maker Mark Angel, has spoken publicly about her experiences during their marriage, shedding light on issues she claims contributed to their separation. The former couple reportedly parted ways quietly several years ago after the birth of their daughter. In a video shared…
A tense incident reportedly occurred at a church in Abia State after an elderly man disrupted a vigil service, allegedly wielding a cutlass and confronting worshippers over noise from the programme. A viral video circulating on social media shows the visibly agitated man storming the church premises and shouting at…
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has stirred conversations on social media following remarks on financial responsibility and leadership within marriage. Speaking during a recent church service, Enenche addressed scenarios where a wife earns significantly more than her husband. He cautioned against situations where a man…
The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that claimed the lives of Nigerian-born boxing star Anthony Joshua’s close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, has been adjourned by a Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State. The case, which was scheduled for hearing, was postponed…
