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World News

April 9, 2026

US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Nigeria over insecurity

The United States Department of State has directed non-essential staff and family members to depart its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions in Nigeria. In a travel advisory issued Wednesday, the department urged American citizens to reconsider travel

Politics

April 9, 2026

Oloriegbe Sets Sights on Kwara Governorship in 2027, Declares APC Ambition

Former Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, who represented Kwara Central, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oloriegbe submitted his letter of intent to the APC

Politics

April 9, 2026

INEC Redeploys Osun REC Agboke to Ondo Ahead of Governorship Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission has redeployed the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, to Ondo State as preparations intensify for the 2026 governorship election in Osun. Agboke disclosed the development in a message circulated late Wednesday on

Education

April 8, 2026

NYSC announces date for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course, set to hold nationwide. In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme

Metro

April 8, 2026

Last surviving child of 48th Ooni of Ife dies at 102

Princess Rafatu Awofisayo, the last surviving child of Ooni Ademiluyi Ajagun, the 48th Ooni of Ife, has died at the age of 102. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, described her passing as the end of

Sports

April 8, 2026

Unity Cup: Super Eagles to face Zimbabwe in opener

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in the opening match of the 2026 Unity Cup, organisers have confirmed. The fixture is scheduled to take place at The Valley Stadium, home of Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

US orders non-essential embassy staff to leave Nigeria over insecurity

Oloriegbe Sets Sights on Kwara Governorship in 2027, Declares APC Ambition

INEC Redeploys Osun REC Agboke to Ondo Ahead of Governorship Poll

NYSC announces date for 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation

Last surviving child of 48th Ooni of Ife dies at 102

Unity Cup: Super Eagles to face Zimbabwe in opener

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

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Bayern Face Arsenal Test Without Suspended Olise

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