Nigeria News: Latest Politics, Sports, Business and Culture

Want quick, useful updates about Nigeria? This tag page gathers our top coverage on politics, infrastructure, sports, and culture focused on Nigeria. We pick stories that affect daily life — roads and projects, big transfers involving Nigerian players, and voices from top leaders. Use this page to scan headlines and jump into full articles you care about.

Top Nigeria stories right now

Obasanjo inaugurates a 46.36km road called Joe Irukwu Way in Abia State. That project aims to ease travel across Umuahia North, Bende and Ohafia, and former president Olusegun Obasanjo praised Governor Alex Otti’s road work. Read this if you want a clear picture of how state projects are changing transport and local economies.

On sport, Kelechi Iheanacho’s transfer issues are making headlines. Sevilla is trying to find a buyer because his salary is high and he hasn’t met expectations. That matters beyond one player: big wage problems shape who moves where and how Nigerian talent gets used in Europe.

We also track politics and public policy. Expect stories about elections, state-level projects, and national debates over finance and accountability. When projects open or money moves, we explain who benefits and who pays the bill.

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