Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is set to make just one change to Nigeria's starting XI for the crucial AFCON 2025 match against Tunisia. A win guarantees early qualification for the Round of 16.
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon appeals for continued support after Nigeria's narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania in their AFCON opener. Coach Chelle acknowledges room for improvement.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon laments the injury absence of defender Benjamin Fredrick for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Get the full story on Nigeria's squad challenges.
Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle will be without star striker Victor Osimhen and winger Moses Simon for the crucial pre-AFCON 2025 friendly against Egypt. Get the latest team news and expected lineup here.
Bauchi Police arrest Ogbu Simon with 161kg of illicit drugs valued at N12.2 million. Suspect handed to NDLEA for prosecution. Read about the community-led operation.
Simon Samson Ibrahim, 7, disappeared in Bachure, Adamawa. His father reports no updates from police after 5 days, amid rising cases of missing persons in the state.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison, urging calm and pledging intensified efforts for his release. Sultan of Sokoto supports de-escalation. Read the full story.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him of intensified efforts for his freedom. Read the full details of the high-level visit and discussions.
Nigeria's Super Eagles suffer a blow as vice-captain Moses Simon is ruled out of the Egypt friendly. Club vs country conflict threatens AFCON preparations. Read more.
Political analyst Olajumoke Shaqiru Victor calls for dialogue beyond legal measures to achieve lasting peace in Southeast Nigeria following Nnamdi Kanu's multiple sentences. Read expert insights.
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf reveals IPOB propaganda may have influenced Trump's Christian genocide claims in Nigeria. Read full analysis of this diplomatic development.
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's fundamental rights appeal against DSS, citing life imprisonment conviction. Read full details on this landmark ruling.
Federal High Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's N50 billion rights violation case against Nigerian government due to lack of diligent prosecution. Read full details.
Rep Bello El-Rufai challenges IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment while Boko Haram terrorist got 20 years. Read about the sentencing disparities in Nigeria's terrorism cases.
A viral video shows a woman accusing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu of causing chaos in South-East Nigeria. This comes after his life imprisonment sentence for terrorism. Read the full story.
Media mogul Simon Cowell discloses his radical wellness treatments including blood filtering and cryopreservation considerations. Discover his youth preservation journey!
Former Governor Henry Seriake Dickson calls on President Tinubu to pursue political dialogue for Nnamdi Kanu's release and address South East grievances. Read more.
CLMI Chairman Prof. Simon Emeje calls for urgent establishment of regulatory commission to fix Nigeria's ailing logistics industry valued at $60 billion.
South-East lawmakers have appealed to President Tinubu to grant a political pardon to IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu, citing regional tensions and the need for national healing. Read the full appeal.
IPOB disputes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's claim that 30,000 died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activism. The group demands evidence and calls for independent investigation into Southeast violence.
IPOB demands Senator Orji Kalu provide evidence for his claim that 30,000 South Easterners died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activities. The group denies responsibility, accusing Kalu of political betrayal.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he will lead calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release if the IPOB leader shows remorse for his actions. Read the full story on this developing news.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Reno Omokri suggests Nnamdi Kanu could have used his massive popularity to start a political party and elect governors and senators for peaceful change in Southeast Nigeria.
DSS Director General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi orders release of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor detained since July 2022, awards N5 million compensation and free medical care. Read more about this justice reform.
South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.
Nnamdi Kanu receives life imprisonment while Simon Ekpa and Adeyinka Grandson face prison terms for secessionist activities. Read about Nigeria's crackdown on separatist movements.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) clinches 2nd spot in Nigeria and 161st globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. Discover how UNN is tackling global challenges.
Southeast Nigeria experienced a partial and varied response to a viral sit-at-home order following Nnamdi Kanu's conviction. While some areas saw normal activity, others observed the protest.