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The defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday has left Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the only remaining Southern governor still aligned with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This move comes on the heels of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s earlier resignation from the party…Read More

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military officers who were detained after their transport aircraft made an “unauthorised” landing in the country. The officers, including two crew members and nine other military personnel, were aboard a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C‑130 that landed Monday in the western city of Bobo‑Dioulasso.Burkinabè authorities initially detained the officers … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

Burkina Faso’s military authorities say they have intercepted a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and detained 11 Nigerian soldiers on board after accusing the jet of violating the country’s airspace. In a statement signed by junta leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traoré’s ally and head of state Assimi Goïta on behalf of the Confederation of Sahel States … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified its role in the regional response to the attempted coup in the Benin Republic following unrest reported on Sunday. In a late-night statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, explained that all air operations were conducted in accordance with existing … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

Former minister of aviation, Femi Fan-Kayode, has urged the United States government to stop describing Nigeria’s security crisis as a “Christian genocide”. Fani-Kayode made the call while welcoming Riley Moore, United States congressman, and members of his delegation to Nigeria. He said the violence in Nigeria does not affect Christians alone…Read More

National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhi Ribadu on Sunday said he received a United States congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria following earlier engagements in Washington DC. Ribadu said the delegation was led by Mario Díaz-Balart and included Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani and Riley M…Read More

French president, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday, said he spoke with President Bola Ahmed and conveyed France’s solidarity over the country’s security challenges, especially the terrorist threat in the north. Macron said France would strengthen its partnership with Nigerian authorities and increase support for affected populations at Tinubu’s request…Read More

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has reportedly been a victim of cyberbullying from a section of Sevilla fans. ​Adams has had a topsy-turvy stay at Sevilla since joining the club from Montpellier at the start of the year in a deal worth €5.5 million. ​He joined the club midway through last season…Read More

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is the fifth most creative player in the English Premier League this season, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Iwobi has been an important player for Fulham since joining the club from Everton for €25.7 million two years ago. ​Last season, he was one of the best attacking midfielders in the league…Read More

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) owes about three months of wages to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian manager was appointed back in January, with the sole aim of leading Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dreadful start to their campaign under Jose Peseiro and Finidi George…Read More