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JUST IN: WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Crash Out After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
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Atiku challenges Tinubu to disclose procurement details surrounding $20bn projects allegedly linked to presidential associate Gilbert Chagoury
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Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Politics
Sahel bloc rejects Tinubu’s claim that insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is worsening Nigeria’s security crisis.
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 67-year-old Seriki Fulani in Ijebu-Ode after a ransom bag was discovered in his kitchen amid ongoing kidnapping investigations involving his sons case ongoing
Church leaders condemned Oyo school abduction, noting 46 victims including children and teachers. They urged urgent security reforms, state police, stronger coordination, and prayers for safe rescue of captives.
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 31 abductees and killed five terrorists in coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina, destroying camps and recovering weapons, motorcycles and ammunition during raids.
US warns it is capable of resuming war with Iran as nuclear negotiations stall, with President Trump insisting on strict conditions while Tehran rejects imposed terms amid continued regional tensions.
Federal Government commissioned a high-capacity CNG station in Abuja to boost cleaner energy adoption, supporting over 1,000 vehicles daily as part of efforts to expand Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and transport reform.
Lagos PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike suspends Bode George and 23 others over alleged anti-party activities, barring them from party participation and threatening further disciplinary and legal action.
French mother Claire N’Djosse criticised UK prison authorities after Nigerian-British partner was mistakenly released, worsening her custody battle over their abducted five-year-old son and ongoing international search efforts.
President Donald Trump was declared in excellent health following a routine medical examination, though his physician advised weight loss, increased exercise and preventive measures to maintain long-term wellbeing.
NDC leaders appealed for calm in Edo after members protested alleged irregularities during party primaries, with officials insisting the process would remain transparent, fair and conclude before midnight.
Former Bauchi SSG Ibrahim Kashim emerged as NDC governorship candidate through consensus, pledging reforms in education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure while calling for support ahead of 2027 elections.
Confusion and controversy marred NDC primaries in Enugu as aspirants alleged manipulation, missing officials, and predetermined candidate lists, while some contestants declared victory before official results emerged.
Esther Nkem Okereke emerged as NRM’s 2027 presidential candidate through consensus, pledging to advance the party’s “Rescue Nigeria” agenda focused on governance reform, youth empowerment and economic development.