…a decade that Nigeria hosts the CAF Awards. The country’s previous edition was held in Abuja in January 2017, following the 2016 football calendar, where Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez won the Men’s Player of the Year prize and Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala claimed the Women’s Player of the Year award. The annual ceremony honours o…

…at all. "We equally call for outright ban on open grazing, which has continually been abused as a cover to foster terrorism and banditry in Riyom and the State at large. "The continuous k!lling of innocent citizens is unacceptable. Those responsible must face justice." by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 2:16 PM | Share this…

Edo State rearrests couple over alleged child abuse The Edo State Government says the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl allegedly abused in Benin City have been rearrested and will be prosecuted following renewed investigations into the case.The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia…

…of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria during their meeting at the State House, Abuja, on July 28. At the meeting with President Tinubu, the Bishops expressed concerns over the country's economy, insecurity and political climate. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV last Friday, Onaiyekan said President Tin…

…officials explained that a fresh change-of-data approval had to be processed through Abuja because he had already completed biometric capture in Atlanta. According to him, after waiting several more days without progress, he was instructed to pay another ₦100,000 because the passport already initiated in Atlanta had to…

…of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria to Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The bishops had expressed concerns over the country's economy, insecurity and political climate during the meeting. Following the visit, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, disclo…

…of Patiko, Zugurma District, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, Mallam Haruna Abubakar.A resident of the area, Aliyu Usman, told Daily Trust that the bandit invaded the village in the wee hours on Friday, July 31, 2026 and shot sporadically while surrounding the residence of the village before taking him awa…

…at weddingLegit.ng reported that Peller and Jarvis received a ₦400 million mansion in Abuja as a wedding gift from billionaire King Ochacho.The businessman revealed that his children insisted on the lavish present because they see Peller as an inspiration to their generation.An emotional Peller expressed deep gratitude…

…radiologist, and philanthropist based in the UAE. He founded Burjeel Holdings in Abu Dhabi in 2007. The company has grown into one of the Middle East's leading private healthcare providers, operating hospitals, medical centres, and specialist clinics across the UAE, Oman, and the wider Gulf region.Under his leadership,…

…as an unpaid favour to director Dennis Dugan and Adam Sandler. He played Hal L., an abusive nursing home orderly who mistreated Happy's grandmother.His brief role remained a favourite among fans. The Escape at Dannemora actor expressed his excitement on returning to play Hal L. again in an interview with Collider,I'm a…

…mourn the passing of elder statesman, former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Abubakar Alhaji, as tributes pour in from political leaders, traditional institutions and close associates who described him as a patriotic public servant whose lifetime of integrity, humility and national service left an indelible m…

…Teacher of UBE LGEA School, St. Luke Model II, Adankolo, Lokoja Local Government Area, Abubakar Sanni, expressed appreciation to the management of Dangote Cement Plc for the intervention. Sanni also thanked the Group President of the conglomerate, Aliko Dangote, for extending the company’s educational support programme…

…in number) have been marked for arbitrary arrest, harassment, and forcible transfer to Abuja to keep them out of circulation during the election,” Alimi said. He listed those planned for arrest to include Ademola Adeyemo (Energy commissioner), Idris Idowu Jooda, Pastor Paul Akinola, Mukaila Yusuf, Dr Kazeem Atoba, Yesi…

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the a…

…misconduct, including incivility towards members of the public, extortion, harassment, abuse of office, and other unethical practices, stressing that such actions would not be tolerated. She also directed senior officers to strengthen supervision of personnel under their command, warning that supervisory officers would…

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed criticism by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Bola Tinubu administration’s economic policies. The presidency stated that the country’s reform programme has begun to yield positive results despite the hardship experienced by Nigerians. The Special Adviser to the President…

…Media and Communications to the Minister, Mr Ikharo Attah, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday that the session reviewed the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative, including the utilisation of appropriated funds, international grants and other external support provided for the programme. The Chairman…

Senator Shehu Sani commented on the long-running feud between Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, August 1, 2026Sani said the rivalry began when Gen Zs were in nursery school and has continued even as that generation now has children of their ownThe senator's post drew widespread reactions from Nigerians…

…for The Gambit this week?" Aikou, 25, is a freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja. Described as calm, strong and outspoken, the self-confessed bookworm says he is comfortable in his own company. He is also single and ready to fall in love again, while admitting he has little tolerance for dishonesty. Flora from…

…empowerment workshop for widows and wives of service personnel at Lungi Barracks in Abuja, Musa shared how his mother’s small business helped shape his future. The workshop, themed “Renewed Hope for Families of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Through Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development,” was organised by the Minist…

…a shanty market for scrap metal in the green area by their perimeter fence at Karsana, Abuja. The post FCT estate residents cry out over location of displaced scrap market appeared first on Tribune Online.

…released new petrol pump prices across its filling stations nationwide, with Lagos and Abuja recording fresh reductionsMotorists in Lagos now pay N1,265 per litre after a N35 cut, while Abuja's pump price falls by N15 to N1,335Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom have the cheapest NNPC petrol price at N1,235 per litre, while Bauchi r…

…quarters, housing schemes and the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. The council further approved the upgrading and recognition of traditional stools as part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to sustainable development, urban regeneration and the preservation of the state’s cultural heritag…

…portal unveiled during the Infrastructure Conference 2026 held at the Afrexim Tower in Abuja. According to the statement, the financing initiative was developed in partnership with Germany-based commercial banking group ODDO BHF SE to improve access to foreign capital for Nigerian businesses and strengthen the country’…

…of the State House of Assembly, the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor's Lodge in Abuja, the rehabilitation of strategic roads across the state and the upgrading of some traditional stools. The approvals, according to a statement on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayod…