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FG approves construction of 6 ultra modern bus terminals across Nigeria

15 August, 2025

The Federal government has approved the construction of six ultra modern bus terminals across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria under the national public transport project.

D’Tigers unveil team list, set sights on AfroBasket glory

11 August, 2025

D’Tigers have unveiled their final line-up for the Men’s AfroBasket Championship, set for Angola from August 12 to 24, 2025.

Victorious Super Falcons Storm Abuja For Trophy Parade, President Tinubu Set To Host Team At Aso Rock

28 July, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Abuja to a hero’s welcome following their triumphant capture of a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, TheCityPulseNews reports.

Abductors Of Six Nigerian Law School Students Demand N120m Ransom

28 July, 2025

The kidnappers of six Nigerian Law School students have reportedly requested a ransom of N20m per victim.

Reforms at NCC Set to Boost Nigeria's GDP by $25 Billion Through Telecom Sector Contribution

21 July, 2025

 

The ongoing reforms at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are projected to raise the telecommunications sector’s annual contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $25 billion in the coming years, as the industry continues its steady trajectory of growth under the leadership of  Aminu Maida.

US embassy to Nigerians: Your visa expiry isn’t your exit date

18 July, 2025

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a public reminder clarifying a circulating misunderstanding regarding U.S. visa rules.

Nigeria’s Cannes Breakthrough and CNN Spotlight Signal Bold New Era for Film and Creative Economy.

05 July, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy is proud to celebrate a defining moment in Nigeria’s creative journey. Our country’s vibrant film industry recently took centre stage with its historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, featured prominently in a special five-minute report on CNN’s Marketplace Africa.

‘He has no godfather’ why Tinubu can take tough decisions by Victor Ganzallo

10 June, 2023

The reasons President Bola Tinubu can hit the ground running, take tough decisions and make unbelievable moves are not far fetched.

Super Eagles Put 10 past Sao Tome and Princepe In An Historic Victory

13 June, 2022

Super Eagles put 10 past Sao tome and Princepe to seal its biggest ever win in its football history against the fourth lowest-ranked country in Africa  in their second qualification group game for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

Eguavoen names a provisional Super Eagles squad to face Ghana.

05 March, 2022

Super Eagles Coach Augustine Eguavoen announced his 30-man squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-offs against Ghana. Ademola Lookman of Leicester City is the most notable name on this list. FIFA recently cleared the bi-national to switch international allegiance to the Super Eagles, and he is now set to make his debut later this month.

Nigeria will play Ghana in a potentially tense West African derby on March 25th before hosting Ghana four days later as both teams compete for one of Africa's five tickets to the World Cup, which will be held later this year in Qatar.

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Defenders: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Calvin Bassey (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Watford FC, England); Akinkunmi Amoo (FC Copenhagen, Denmark)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (UD Almeria, Spain); Odion Jude Ighalo (Al-Hilal FC, Saudi Arabia); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Emmanuel Dennis (Watford FC, England); Ademola Lookman (Leicester City, England)

Standby: Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin, Germany); Paul Onuachu (KRC Genk, Belgium); Peter Olayinka (SK Slavia Praha, Czech Republic); Ogenyi Onazi (Al-Adalah FC, Saudi Arabia)

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