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Petrol price increases across the country
By Editor The expanding war between the US, Israel and Iran, which has nearly shut down the Middle East, has started taking its toll on Nigerians as filling stations have started adjusting the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol. Following the surge in prices of crude oil, Dangote Refineries had…
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Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again
By Editor Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the world’s supply of…
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NOC to host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja
By our reporter The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an advanced gender-inclusive governance course, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards. The three-day intensive programme will take place from March 23 to March 25, 2026, at the Media…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes visits 36 Lion FC
●We are deeply honoured, says Gafar Pius Ayinor On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the camp of the 36 Lion FC celebrated the visit of great friends from across the seas. These were not the regular scouts or football managers in search of talent as usual, but friends from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who are…
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Niger Delta Games gives a peek into Nigeria’s track and field future
By Editor Five days of keenly contested events of the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG) ended with a funfair on Thursday, February 26, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State. The host state for the first time in a long while topped the medals of any national sports fiesta with…
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WAFCON Friendlies: Super Falcons face Cameroon again
By our reporter Reigning African champions Nigeria are keen to redeem themselves after losing by a goal to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches in the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Both teams clash again on Tuesday at Yaoundé’s Military Stadium to draw the curtain on a two-match arrangement proposed by…
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War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran as its proxies hit back
By Editor Iran and allied armed groups fired missiles at Israel, Arab states, and U.S. military targets around the region on Monday, while Israel and the United States pounded Iran as the war expanded to several fronts. Kuwait mistakenly shot down three American warplanes over its skies. The intensity of the attacks, the killing of…
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NBBF sets 2026 programmes, expands the women’s league
By our reporter The Nigeria Basketball Federation has set its 2026 calendar year, while announcing more sponsorship support for the women’s national team, D’Tigress. The NBBF President, Musa Kida, announced the details after the Federation’s Board meeting held on Sunday, March 1, at the Lagos Boat Club, on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Board deliberated…
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The Price of Power: Loyalty and its challenges in Nigeria’s security landscape
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣolá In the complex narrative of Nigeria’s security challenges, the recent transition of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun under President Bola Tinubu serves as a pivotal moment for reflection on the systemic issues that pervade the nation’s governance. This development highlights the dynamics of power and the broader questions of allegiance…
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Iranian leader Khamenei killed in strikes, Israel says
By Editor The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation.Khamenei’s body has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Mehr, however, reported that the supreme leader was “steadfast…
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