Iran Withdrawal Casts Doubt On Nigeria’s Planned Four-Nation Tournament
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said that it is closely monitoring the conflict involving Iran, amid growing uncertainty over the Nigeria national football team’s scheduled international friendlies during the upcoming FIFA International Window in March.
FG Knows Every Terrorist By Name, Location – Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic scholar Abubakar Gumi has alleged that the Nigerian government is aware of the identities and locations of terrorists operating across the country.
FG Begins Evacuation Of Willing Nigerians In Iran Via Armenia Border
The Federal Government has commenced The evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting across the Armenia border amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Lagos Investigates School Building Collapse, Warns On Safety Rules
The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into a school building which collapsed on Adu Street in the Aguda area of Ogba, Lagos.
Police Arrest Wanted Kidnap Gang Leader In Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested a wanted kidnapper identified as Abdullahi Lawal, terrorising Ikare-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo state.
Police Apprehend Alleged Killer Of Former Ebonyi Deputy Governor’s Father
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ebonyi State have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping and killing of a traditional ruler, Francis Igwe, father of a former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi state, Kelechi Igwe.
Rivers Assembly Rejects Four Of Fubara’s Commissioner Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected four of nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for confirmation.
U.S. Embassy Warns of Possible Terror Threat Against American Facilities, Schools in Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Abuja has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria, urging U.S. citizens in the country to take additional security precautions.
Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal Defects From PDP To APC
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Trump Says Some Sanctions To Be Lifted On Oil Producers Amid Iran War
United States President Donald Trump has said that his administration will lift some sanctions on oil-producing countries to keep energy prices down amid the US and Israel’s war on Iran.