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Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged plans by security operatives to arrest his elder brother, Bashir, if he had stepped foot in Nigeria for their mother’s burial. El-Rufai claimed that the plot was to arrest Bashir and get him to negotiate. Speaking in a video, the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, disclosed that Bashir had to miss their mother’s burial in a bid to evade arrest. According to El-Rufai: “My elder brother Bashir El-Rufai couldn’t make it because we learned that there is a plan to arrest him because they believe if they get him, I…

Nigeria will welcome several high-profile visitors later this year following the latest development from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. The West African nation is set to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly as well as the CAF Awards ceremony, both scheduled to take place later this year…Read More

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is heading towards one of the most dramatic finishes in recent history, Soccernet.ng reports. Only one point separates leaders Rangers International and second-placed Rivers United before the final round of matches this weekend. Rangers sit top of the table with 65 points after 37 matches…Read More

Nigeria Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have suffered another serious disruption, Soccernet.ng reports. This development comes after the planned training tour of the United Kingdom was officially cancelled less than three months before the tournament in Morocco, as per Savid News…Read More

Super Eagles and Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Kolawole Dessers has admitted he was very impressed in his first training session with Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Soccernet.ng reports. The pair had a brief time at Ibrox. The 24-year-old had only just joined from Sky Bet League One side Peterborough United…Read More

Super Eagles centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has sent a strong message to Rangers fans after the club bowed out of the Scottish Premiership title race, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gers had a poor start to their SPFL campaign this season, before kicking things off during the winter period…Read More

When the lights stay on, lives are protected ochembac@who.int Tue, 12/05/2026 – 10:53 12 May 2026…Read More

Stronger systems, better care: EU-supported investment strengthens public health institutes in Nigeria ochembac@who.int Tue, 12/05/2026 – 09:01 12 May 2026…Read More

WHO and Ministry of Health Launch the Minister’s Special Initiative on Maternal and Newborn Health in Maiwut rutaremaraa@who.int Tue, 12/05/2026 – 07:11 11 May 2026…Read More

Ace Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo is dead. According to talent manager and filmmaker Sam Olatunji, Ekubo, 40, passed away at a Lagos hospital on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. The actor, whose work across more than 100 films made him one of the most sought-after actors in Nigerian cinema…Read More