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The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the successful allotment of the September 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds, raising a total of ₦3.05 billion across its two-year and three-year tenors. According to data released by the DMO over the weekend, the two-year FGN Savings Bond, due September…
Amid mounting criticism over the Super Eagles’ underwhelming performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has clarified that the decision on head coach Eric Chelle’s future lies solely with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking during an interview on Monday, NSC Chairman Shehu…
The Ogun State Government has issued a critical flood alert, urging residents living in flood-prone communities near the Ogun, Ilo, Iju, Owa, and Yemule rivers to relocate immediately to safer areas as heavy rainfall and rising water levels threaten lives and property. According to a midterm flood alert released by…
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City stormed to a dominant 3-0 victory over rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, piling more pressure on United manager Ruben Amorim. The Manchester Derby, played at the Etihad Stadium, saw Phil Foden open the scoring before Haaland struck a second-half…
Nigeria and Angola have sealed a series of bilateral agreements covering drug control, cultural exchange, and state-level economic cooperation, as both nations move to deepen ties under a revived Joint Commission after 24 years of dormancy. The signing took place during the 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint…
Arsenal delivered a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 and spoiling Ange Postecoglou’s first game in charge of the visitors. A brace from Martin Zubimendi and a goal from Viktor Gyökeres propelled the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table on goal…
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has pledged full support for the development of the newly established Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe, describing it as a transformative institution that will boost human capital development and revolutionize healthcare delivery across the region. Speaking through Yakubu Sani Haidara, the…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has condemned in strong terms the recent bandits’ attack on Egbe community in Yagba West Local Government Area, describing it as a “brutal assault on peace and humanity in Kogi State.” In a statement issued by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy…
Kylian Mbappé continued his red-hot form in La Liga 2025 with a goal and an assist as 10-man Real Madrid battled to a gritty 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, maintaining their 100% start to the season. The French superstar opened the scoring after pouncing on a defensive blunder and later…
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi booked his place in the men’s 100m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after clocking a blistering 9.88 seconds in the heats on Saturday. Ajayi finished second in his heat behind South Africa’s Gift Leotlel, who crossed the line in 9.87 seconds. His sub-10-second performance…
