Nigerians on social media have reacted to Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that Guinea-Bissau defeated Nigeria at the 24 de Setembro National Stadium in Bissau. Franculino Djú opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, thanks to an assist from Renato Nhaga. Mama Baldé doubled the advantage of Guinea-Bissau in the 65th minute before Álvaro Djaló netted a late stoppage-time goal for the home team. Recommended Reacting, some Nigerians expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles’ display against Guinea-Bissau, while others criticised some of the players.…
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The naira recorded an appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday after beginning the week on a negative note. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,330.47 per dollar on Tuesday, up from N1,331.33 exchanged on Monday. This means that the Nigerian currency firmed up at the official FX market by N0.86 on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained flat at N1,375 per dollar on Tuesday, the same rate traded on Monday. Recommended The mixed sentiments across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets came as…
The Commissioner of Police in Niger State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers across the state to strengthen security around political campaigns and ensure that clashes between rival campaign activities are prevented. Elleman gave the directive on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, during the Niger State Police Command’s strategic monthly conference with Heads of Departments, Area Commanders, and DPOs. The meeting reviewed the state’s security situation, operational challenges and Force directives, with particular attention to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The CP directed officers to provide adequate security for all political parties…
Amnesty International has condemned the arrest and detention of five men in Maiduguri, Borno State, over their alleged involvement in wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” The five men were identified as Baba Aji Gremami, Mustapha Abba Yemen, Abacha Mohammed Ali, Adam Umar Gubio and Abdulhamid Mohammed. According to Amnesty, the men were arrested and charged after allegedly printing and wearing the T-shirts. They were accused of criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace and thuggery. Amnesty International described the detention as arbitrary and said expressing political opposition through a message on clothing should not, in itself, constitute…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, has said his principal, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, is ever willing to partner with any group with a positive agenda for the betterment of the state. Kula also assured the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Benue State Chapter, of the administration’s support and partnership in strengthening government communication and promoting the image of the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday when the state NIPR leadership, led by its chairman, Dr Philip Toryue, paid him a courtesy visit at his office at the Benue State Government House,…
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard following an allegation of sexual assault on a five-year-old pupil in a nursery and primary school in Calabar. The suspect, Bright Bassey Elijah, was reportedly attached to the school as a security guard. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to him, the incident was reported to the police on September 28 by the proprietress of the school. Recommended He said the suspect was allegedly caught taking the five-year-old pupil to an uncompleted building within the vicinity of the school,…
The NMA-NAFDAC Liaison Committee has confirmed that high concentration of methanol in a local concoction known as ‘monkey tail’ is responsible for the recent mass deaths in Ondo State. Chairman of the committee, Dr Azim Adekunle Ashimi, disclosed this in an update on Tuesday, citing laboratory findings by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC. According to the committee, samples collected from Odigbo, Irele and surrounding LGAs contained high concentrations of methanol and cannabis indica. It said out of 182 affected, 48 persons have died, five rendered permanently blind and two others suffered partial visual loss. Recommended…
The House of Representatives has called for intensified security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren and other victims abducted in Borno State. The call followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Midala Balami, who raised concerns over the prolonged captivity of victims abducted in Mussa, Lassa and along the Buratai–Maiduguri Road. Balami said 44 schoolchildren were abducted from Mussa on May 15, 2026, alongside 36 other persons in Mussa and along the Buratai–Maiduguri Road. He also recalled the abduction of 36 students and two teachers in Lassa Ward, Askira-Uba Local Government Area.…
Pastor Christian Nwoko has issued a stern warning to social media activist VeryDarkMan, VDM, predicting that his actions will soon have serious consequences. Nwoko, in a message directed at VDM, said his “fall will be televised soon”, while also suggesting that God could use the activist’s experience to establish standards for others. The pastor’s warning comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding VDM and Apostle Arome Osayi. Nwoko urged VDM to exercise caution, noting that his current influence and public activities could eventually lead to consequences that would be witnessed by many. Recommended He further stated that VDM could become an…
Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have rescued a soldier who was recently abducted at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, NATC, Miango Range, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The soldier, identified as Cpl. Amos Bala, was kidnapped on September 27, 2026, at the NATC Miango Range. Sources told security expert Zagazola Makama that the victim was released by his abductors at about 9:00 p.m. on September 28 following sustained pressure from troops conducting rescue operations in the area. The soldier reportedly sustained injuries during his captivity and was immediately evacuated to the NATC Medical Centre…