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Nigeria Key to ForteBet’s African Expansion Vision

ForteBet has identified Nigeria as central to its African expansion vision, with the betting company's Media Manager describing the country as a strategic priority for its growth plans across the continent. Speaking at a recent media event, ForteBet's Media Manager explained that Nigeria's large population, digital economy, and rapidly growing sports betting market make it the natural gateway for the company's expansion into other African markets. The Media Manager said Fortebet sees Nigeria's emerging digital economy and youthful population as key drivers for investment and business growth. The company plans to strengthen its presence in Nigeria before expanding into other West African and East African markets. Nigeria's betting and gaming industry is one of Africa's fastest-growing sectors, with millions of young Nigerians actively placing bets on football matches including the English Premier League, African Nations Championship and international competitions. ForteBet's […]

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NDLEA Arrests Chinese Woman with Drug Shipment at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Chinese woman at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos for attempting to travel with a drug consignment. Details released so far show the suspect was intercepted during clearance checks after officers flagged her luggage and travel profile for closer scrutiny. Preliminary findings indicate the consignment contained packaged illicit substances concealed in her shipment, consistent with recent attempts by international drug cartels to move methamphetamine, cocaine and potent cannabis strains such as Canadian Loud through Nigerian airports. In similar operations at Lagos and Kano airports this year, NDLEA has intercepted multiple cocaine and methamphetamine runs involving foreign nationals and China‑bound traffickers. The interception at Lagos airport comes amid a wider crackdown in which NDLEA has arrested a China‑based Nigerian auto dealer who ingested 95 wraps of cocaine on his way to […]

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Unity Cup Chelle to Defend Trophy with Experimental Squad

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced plans to defend the Unity Cup trophy with an experimental squad packed with debutants as he blends overseas talent and home-based players to refresh the national team. Chelle has named a 27-man squad for the Unity Cup tournament in London that includes 12 debutants, marking a significant overhaul of Nigeria's national team. The purpose is to test new faces and tactics ahead of more important competitive fixtures including the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and World Cup qualifiers. The squad features seven home-based players from the Nigeria Premier Football League including defenders Ego Ogbu of Slavia Prague in Czech Republic, Obinna Igboke of Enugu Rangers, Eleazer Utchoubi of Rivers United and Chibuzo Okputa of Enugu Rangers. The midfield roster includes Samson Tijani of Dukla Prague in Czech Republic, Ayobami Junior of […]

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35 Million Nigerians Risk Acute Hunger in Coming Months UN

Nearly 35 million Nigerians are at risk of acute hunger in the coming months as the United Nations warns of one of the worst food insecurity crises in the country's recent history. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, disclosed this at the launch of the 2026 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan in Abuja stating approximately 35 million people may face food insecurity during the upcoming lean season. Among those at risk, an estimated 3 million children face life-threatening severe acute malnutrition, according to the most recent Cadre Harmonisé food security assessment that is equivalent to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification for West and Central Africa. The hunger crisis is particularly severe in the North East where about 15,000 people in Borno State are projected to experience catastrophic hunger, classified as IPC Phase 5, […]

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ECOWAS Meeting FG Seeks Unified Action Against Border Crimes

The Federal Government has called on member states of the Economic Community of West African States to take unified and decisive action against rising cross border crimes in the sub region. It warned that issues such as terrorism human trafficking arms smuggling and irregular migration no longer respect national boundaries and must be confronted collectively. At a recent ECOWAS forum Nigerian representatives urged stronger cooperation on intelligence sharing joint patrols and coordinated law enforcement operations along shared borders. They stressed that insecurity in one country quickly spills into neighbouring states through porous frontiers and weak surveillance. The Federal Government also highlighted the proliferation of small arms improvised explosive devices piracy and other transnational organised crimes in the Gulf of Guinea and across West Africa. It said these threats undermine economic growth disrupt trade routes and endanger millions of citizens in […]

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Walk Away From Cheating Wife Yul Edochie Advises Men

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has advised married men that if they catch their wives cheating they should walk away from the marriage instead of harming them. The actor shared his views on Instagram saying there is no justification for killing another human being whether a man catches his wife with another person or a woman catches her husband with another woman. Edochie said marriage is not a do-or-do affair and people should learn to walk away if their marriage is not working. He shared that he saw a video of a woman who was burnt by her husband because of their troubled marriage and the sight broke his heart. The self acclaimed clergy emphasized that walking away is better than inflicting harm on a spouse who has been unfaithful. His advice was aimed at both men and women who face […]

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Chelle Drafts 10 Uncapped Players for Eagles Summer Fixtures

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has included 10 uncapped players in his preliminary squad for Nigeria's summer international fixtures. The 10 new players are part of a 55-man provisional list submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation. The coach is evaluating these talents ahead of the summer window and the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The uncapped players called up are Anthony Dennis from Goztepe Turkish side David Moses of Slavia Prague Czech Republic Chibuike Nwaiwu from Wolfsberger FC Austria Rafiu Durosinmi of Viktoria Plzen Czech Republic Dapo Afolayan from St Pauli Germany Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers England Tochukwu Nnadi from Zulte Waregem Belgium Onuche Ogbelu of Esperance Tunisia Tebo Franklin from Crvena Zvezda Serbia and Ebenezer Harcourt of Sporting Lagos Nigeria. Chelle is blending experience with youthful talent in this selection. The coach has indicated plans to […]

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NYSC to Begin 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation June 10

The National Youth Service Corps NYSC has announced that the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course will commence on Wednesday June 10 2026 across all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. The Director of Information and Public Relations for the scheme Caroline Embu confirmed the dates in an official statement. The orientation exercise will run for three weeks and will conclude on Wednesday July 1 2026. The online registration portal for Batch B Stream I is expected to open in late May to early June 2026. Call-up letters will be released around Sunday June 8 2026 and the camps will open for the actual orientation course from Wednesday June 10 to Wednesday July 1 2026. The NYSC mobilizes graduates in three main batches A B and C each service year. Following the completion of Batch A […]

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Nigeria Moves to Tap $3.5trn Global Halal Economy

Nigeria is taking steps to position itself for a bigger share of the fast growing global halal economy estimated at several trillion dollars in value. The federal government and private sector stakeholders are working together to build structures that will allow the country to benefit from halal trade investment and finance opportunities. President Bola Tinubu earlier this year launched Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy in Abuja. The policy is designed to help Nigeria tap into the global halal market valued at about 7.7 trillion dollars by promoting standards certification and investments in halal compliant products and services. According to government projections the strategy could add around 1.5 billion dollars to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product by 2027 and unlock up to 12 billion dollars in wider economic value over the next decade. Officials say it will strengthen food security deepen industrial […]

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I’m Well, Pray for Nigeria, Actress Ufuoma McDermott Tells Fans

Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has assured her fans that she is in good health and urged them to focus their prayers on Nigeria rather than on her. The actress recently trended on social media after a video of her emotional interview about battling kidney disease resurfaced online. In the interview she revealed that she had been dealing with the illness for over a decade and at one point was diagnosed with stage four kidney disease after years of heavy painkiller use. Following renewed concerns about her health Ufuoma took to her social media page to clear the air. She explained that the interview was recorded some time ago and that she is now doing much better. She told her followers that while she appreciates their love and concern she does not want them to see her as a helpless person. […]

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