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Breaking: Promising Nigerian footballer reportedly shot dead in Sagamu

"May his soul rest in perfect peace."

Breaking: Boko Haram Deputy Unit Commander arrested in Abuja

Yakubu also confessed that apart from being the second in command in his unit, he actively participated in several deadly attacks launched by the group against innocent citizens.

BREAKING: Why we banned cryptocurrency in Nigeria - CBN

In effect, the use of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria are a direct contravention of existing law.

BREAKING: More celebrities in EFCC net over Naira abuse

To this end, the Commission will always investigate and prosecute anyone involved in the abuse of the Naira.

Breaking: Body discovered in Emilano Sala's missing plane

The Piper Malibu N264DB carrier was said to have been discovered in the English Channel overnight and progress are being made as to the recovery of the bodies trapped in the plane.

BREAKING: PDP govs, others meet Buhari in London

Seven state governors on Wednesday met ailing President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The team was led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and the Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari.

Breaking: Two Suicide Bombers Kill 14 in Cameroon

Six civilians were killed in mid-June in a double suicide attack in Kolofata, and two others died in Limani at the start of last month when a female bomber blew herself up near the town's public school.

BREAKING: Ndidi Out Of AFCON, Alhassan Yusuf In

Both Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro as well as the team administrator have since contacted Alhassan Yusuf to report to the AFCON training camp in Dubai, which opened today.

BREAKING: Dana Air Skids Off Runway In Lagos

Photos of an aircraft owned by Dana Air skidding off the runway in Lagos State have surfaced online.

BREAKING: Plateau imposes 24-hour curfew in Bokkos

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Bokkos Local Government Area following the killing of two protesting youths by security personnel. The youth were protesting Monday's killing of a traditional ruler in the area.

BREAKING: Actress Chinedu Bernard slump, dies in church

Leo the Great Catholic Church inside Federal Housing area in Enugu State and was confirmed dead by doctors at the East Side hospital in Enugu.

BREAKING: Three Killed in Renewed Fulani/ Farmer Crisis in Benue

Three persons were killed in a renewed crisis between Fulani herdsmen and farmers at Akpagodogbo, in Otukpa Local Government Area of Benue State.

Breaking: Sad day in Nigeria as footballer shot by hoodlums in Ibadan

Charles Tambe, Abia Warriors goalkeeper, has been shot in Ibadan by suspected hoodlums in the city of Ibadan, Oyo state.

BREAKING: Youths hold solidarity rally in support of President Tinubu in Abuja

The rally attracted a diverse group of young participants who arrived as early as 9 am; all united in their support for President Tinubu.

Breaking: Police bans all forms of protest, gatherings in Lagos

"In the light of the above, all security agencies have deployed adequate personnel to take charge and enforce the curfew across the state." This comes after an imposition of a 24 hours curfew in the state.

BREAKING: A'Court reinstates use of hijab in Lagos schools

The appellate declared in a unanimous judgment on Thursday that the ban was discriminatory against Muslim pupils in the state. Details later...

BREAKING: US forces rescue American in Nigeria, kill 6 captors

"This American citizen is safe and is now in the care of the U.S. Department of State. No U.S military personnel were injured during the operation," Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement.

BREAKING: Sam Larry in police custody over Mohbad's death probe

Sam Larry and Naira Marley are known associates and following Mohbad's death, videos proving his harassment and maltreatment in the hands of the former surfaced on the internet, leading to suggestions of his alleged involvement in his death.