Portugal Edge Nigeria 2-1 in International Friendly
The Merit Newspaper Sports Desk Portugal recorded a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly after Francisco Conceição's second-half ...
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FG, Ethiopia to Repatriate 100 Nigerian Prisoners
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Federal Government and the Ethiopian government are set to sign a bilateral agreement that will pave ...
Political Campaigns Begin August, September 2026 — INEC
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe ABUJA — Political parties and aspirants seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections will officially begin ...
Tinubu Hosts Madagascar President, Eyes Stronger Economic Ties
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, at ...
How Did ISIS Leader Hide in Northern Nigeria?
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by United States President Donald J. Trump as the second-in-command ...
Eid Sacrifice vs Education: Nigerian Parents’ Dilemma
By The Merit Newspaper As Nigerian pilgrims began their spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia on May 3, 2026, in preparation ...
2027: The President Nigerians Are Waiting For
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general elections, the conversation must shift from party loyalties and ...
Africa’s First Electric Vehicle Factory Heads to Nigeria
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Nigeria has signed a landmark agreement with South Korea to establish what is being described as Africa’s ...
Nigeria Is Not Broke, Nigerians Are
A Lagos market By The Merit Newspaper Editorial Board Nigeria is not a poor country. It is not a failed ...
Why the Super Eagles Must Win This AFCON
Super Eagles of Nigeria By Merit Newspaper Editorial Board There are moments in a nation’s football history when a tournament ...