Nigeria Newsdesk

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Breaking news and current events from around Nigeria and abroad.

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BREAKING: Nigeria Defeats Morocco, Wins 10th Women’s African Cup of Nations via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/breaking-niger…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been crowned champions of Africa for the 10th time following a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of...

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JUST IN: Super Falcons’ Lineup for WAFCON Final Against Morocco Revealed via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/just-in-super-…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The Nigeria Football Federation has officially released the starting lineup for the Super Falcons ahead of tonight’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against hosts Morocco at the Prince...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 5 h

WAFCON 24: “I will be watching” – Atiku drums support for Super Falcons via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/wafcon-24-i-wi…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has thrown his support for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals. The Super Falcons are prepared to...

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“I was educated both in character and learning” – Wike says as he bags honorary degree via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/i-was-educated…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike on Saturday bagged an honorary doctorate from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State. Wike while appreciating the institu...

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ADC Reveals Why Governors Haven’t Joined Party Yet, Declares 2027 Strategy Against Tinubu via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/adc-reveals-wh…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has attributed the absence of serving governors in its fold to alleged intimidation by the Bola Tinubu-led administration.The party has, however, asserted that...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 7 h

South East group raises N200 million to purchase APC presidential form for Tinubu via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/south-east-gro…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. A political support group, South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has announced the allocation of N200 million towards the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination...

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JUST IN: Women, children killed as boat splits into 2 Niger river via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/just-in-women-…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Several people have been including women and children have been killed in a fresh boat wreck on the River Shiroro in Niger State. It was gathered that the incident which left many people dead...

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JUST IN: ADC Coalition Insists on Sacking Tinubu, Holds Closed-Door Meeting in Abuja via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/just-in-adc-co…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led opposition coalition has reiterated its resolve to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, as it convened a closed-door strategic...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 8 h

Peter Obi Sends Message to Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Final via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/peter-obi-send…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has sent a message of support to Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of the final match of the...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 8 h

“We’re rooting for you” – Tinubu tells Super Falcons ahead of WAFCON finals via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/were-rooting-f…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Falcons over their performance since the beginning of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In a heartwarming message to the Super...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 10 h

stop spreading lies about Nigeria – Dabiri-Erewa faults Badenoch’s claim on Nigerian citizenship via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/stop-spreading…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has criticised UK Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent over what she described as false claims...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 13 h

Sokoto Students Forum backs call for sack of NMDPRA boss, gives reason via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/sokoto-student…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Some students under the Sokoto State Students Forum (SSSF) have backed the call for the sack of Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 13 h

My wife cautioned me against speaking ill of Buhari after his death – Fayose via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/my-wife-cautio…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said his wife cautioned him against speaking ill of the late former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. Fayose while speaking in an interview...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 14 h

“A transformational leader,” – Fubara congratulates Wike on UNIPORT honorary doctorate award via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/a-transformati…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on being conferred with an honorary...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 14 h

JUST IN: Notorious bandit leader Dan Dari Biyar killed in Sokoto via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/just-in-notori…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Fansan Yanma have killed a notorious bandit leader Dan Dari Biyar. Biyar was said to have been neutralised during a clearance operation by the troops...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 14 h

Three die as boat capsizes in collapsed Taraba bridge via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/three-die-as-b…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. A boat capsized on Friday evening near the abandoned Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, leaving three people dead. The incident occurred at about 7:20 p.m. when a motori...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 16 h

Council chairman renames Charly Boy Bus stop, 7 other streets in Lagos [FULL LIST] via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/council-chairm…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Kolade David has announced a change of name for eight streets and areas in Lagos State. David made the announcement on Friday, July 15, in...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 16 h

Gambian president visits Tinubu after paying condolence visit to Buhari’s family (VIDEO) via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/gambian-presid…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, on Friday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja after paying a condolence visit to the family of former Nigerian President Muhammadu...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 16 h

APC members in France send advice to new party chairman Yilwatda via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/apc-members-in…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. The leadership of the All Progressives Congress members in France have congratulated Nentawe Yilwatda, the newly appointed national chairman of the party. The ruling party diaspora members urged...

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Nigeria Newsdesk@NigeriaNewsdesk · 19 h

REVEALED: Kwankwaso Had No Recent Meeting With Tinubu via @politicsngr politicsnigeria.com/revealed-kwank…

NigeriaNewsdesk's tweet card. Speculations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently held a secret meeting with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have been debunked.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that credible sources within the Presidency,...

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