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Real Madrid Welcomes FIFA’s Decision to Scrap Controversial World Cup Investment Plan
Real Madrid praised FIFA’s withdrawal of its World Cup investor proposal, calling it a victory for football and supporters.
Aug 2, 2026
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Farooq Oreagba: I Was Worth $250m at 40 Before Losing My Fortune • Says Cancer Battle Taught Him That Health Matters More Than Wealth
Aug 2, 2026
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Ogun Approves 450 Housing Units, Legislators' Quarters, Major Road Projects
Aug 2, 2026
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South-East Militants Surrender Arms as Army Recovers Weapons, Explosives
Aug 2, 2026
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SERAP Asks Tinubu to Probe N6.79bn Police Funds, Missing Firearms
Aug 2, 2026
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WAFCON: Two Super Falcons Stars Suspended for Crucial Egypt Clash
Demehin and Echegini will miss Nigeria’s decisive WAFCON Group C clash against Egypt after CAF suspensions.
Aug 2, 2026
Sports
U20 AFCON Qualifiers: Flying Eagles Fall 2-0 to Burkina Faso, Reach Semi-Finals
Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to Burkina Faso but advanced as Group B runners-up into the WAFU B semi-finals.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
Adeleke Urges Osun Residents to Reject Violence, Vote Against ‘Agents of Violence’ on August 15
Governor Adeleke urged Osun residents to vote peacefully and reject violence by defeating perpetrators at the polls.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
2027: Any Presidential Candidate Too Big for TV Interview Won’t Serve Nigerians Well — Rufai
Rufai Oseni says presidential candidates avoiding television interviews may lack accountability and commitment to serving Nigerians effectively.
Aug 2, 2026
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Ooni Announces Birth of Royal Princess
Ooni of Ife welcomes a royal princess with Queen Oluwatosin, says mother and baby are healthy and well.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
Onaiyekan: Catholic Bishops Cannot Reduce Tinubu’s Reform Agenda to Failure — Presidency
Presidency says Catholic bishops unfairly judged Tinubu’s reforms despite inherited challenges and ongoing efforts to rebuild Nigeria.
Aug 2, 2026
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Soldier, Police Officer Killed as Troops Rescue Nine Abductees in Zamfara
Troops repelled terrorists in Zamfara, rescued nine abductees, while one soldier and one police officer were killed.
Aug 2, 2026
Lifestyle
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempts in Sokoto, Rescue 22 Victims
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled kidnapping attempts in Sokoto State, rescuing 22 victims during separate operations in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas.
Jun 20, 2026
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Ooni Announces Birth of Royal Princess
Ooni of Ife welcomes a royal princess with Queen Oluwatosin, says mother and baby are healthy and well.
Aug 2, 2026
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Soldier, Police Officer Killed as Troops Rescue Nine Abductees in Zamfara
Troops repelled terrorists in Zamfara, rescued nine abductees, while one soldier and one police officer were killed.
Aug 2, 2026
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NACCIMA Opens Applications for $150m Expansion Loan for Manufacturers, Transport Firms
NACCIMA opened applications for a $150 million expansion facility targeting manufacturers, transport firms and other strategic sectors.
Aug 2, 2026
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Ex-Edo AG, Lawyers Back Full Jail Terms for Terrorism Convicts
Former Edo Attorney General Samson Osagie and other legal experts have urged the Federal Government to ensure terrorism convicts serve their full prison terms by excluding them from presidential pardons and sentence reductions. They also called for constitutional and legal amendments to strengthen Nigeria's anti-terrorism framework.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
Adeleke Urges Osun Residents to Reject Violence, Vote Against ‘Agents of Violence’ on August 15
Governor Adeleke urged Osun residents to vote peacefully and reject violence by defeating perpetrators at the polls.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
2027: Any Presidential Candidate Too Big for TV Interview Won’t Serve Nigerians Well — Rufai
Rufai Oseni says presidential candidates avoiding television interviews may lack accountability and commitment to serving Nigerians effectively.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
Onaiyekan: Catholic Bishops Cannot Reduce Tinubu’s Reform Agenda to Failure — Presidency
Presidency says Catholic bishops unfairly judged Tinubu’s reforms despite inherited challenges and ongoing efforts to rebuild Nigeria.
Aug 2, 2026
Politics
Atiku to Presidency: Address Catholic Bishops’ Concerns, Stop Attacking Onaiyekan
Atiku urged the Presidency to address bishops’ concerns instead of attacking Cardinal Onaiyekan over criticism of governance.
Aug 2, 2026
Sports
Real Madrid Welcomes FIFA’s Decision to Scrap Controversial World Cup Investment Plan
Real Madrid praised FIFA’s withdrawal of its World Cup investor proposal, calling it a victory for football and supporters.
Aug 2, 2026
Sports
WAFCON: Two Super Falcons Stars Suspended for Crucial Egypt Clash
Demehin and Echegini will miss Nigeria’s decisive WAFCON Group C clash against Egypt after CAF suspensions.
Aug 2, 2026
Sports
U20 AFCON Qualifiers: Flying Eagles Fall 2-0 to Burkina Faso, Reach Semi-Finals
Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to Burkina Faso but advanced as Group B runners-up into the WAFU B semi-finals.
Aug 2, 2026
Sports
Oba Femi Defeats Brock Lesnar in Historic Hell in a Cell Clash
Nigerian WWE star Oba Femi made history by defeating Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam 2026, becoming the first wrestler to beat Lesnar inside the steel structure. The victory completed Femi's trilogy success over Lesnar and further established him as one of WWE's brightest new stars.
Aug 2, 2026
Tech & Education
Aptech, Middlesex University Deepen Partnership to Expand UK Degree Pathways for Nigerian Students
Aptech Computer Education and Middlesex University London have expanded their long-running partnership to give Nigerian students cheaper access to UK degrees through credit transfer, scholarships and industry-focused training
Aug 2, 2026
Tech & Education
Baptist Academy Old Students Unveil Order of Excellence Plaques, Honour 170 Distinguished Alumni
The Baptist Academy Old Students Association has unveiled its Order of Excellence Plaques, creating a permanent monument honouring 170 distinguished alumni as part of the school's 170th anniversary commemoration.
Aug 2, 2026
Tech & Education
Lagos' Slum2School Green Academy Makes History as First Nigerian School Shortlisted for World's Best School Prize
The Slum2School Green Academy in Saga Island, Epe, Lagos State, has become the first Nigerian school ever shortlisted for the World's Best School Prize, landing among the global Top 10 for Environmental Action.
Aug 2, 2026
Tech & Education
Maiden International Education Seeks Stronger Government, Private Sector Collaboration to Reposition African Education
Maiden International Education says Africa’s education systems need deeper collaboration, stronger skills training and wider use of technology to prepare young people for global opportunities.
Aug 2, 2026
Agriculture
Senator Adeola Empowers 2,557 Ogun Farmers With Tractors, Inputs and Cash Grants
Senator Solomon Adeola has trained and equipped 2,557 farmers across Ogun State with modern machinery, farm inputs and N100,000 cash grants each to boost productivity and strengthen food security.
Jul 31, 2026
Agriculture
Climate Change: Yobe Plants 1,000 Trees to Fight Desertification
Yobe State has launched its 2026 afforestation campaign with the planting of 1,000 drought-resistant tree seedlings in Nguru LGA, while also rehabilitating existing plantations to improve tree survival and combat advancing desertification.
Jul 31, 2026
Agriculture
Minister Unveils 10-Year Agrifood Strategy
Nigeria’s Agriculture Ministry has unveiled a 10-year agrifood strategy and action plan to align food security reforms with the African Union’s Kampala Declaration, targeting higher output, lower losses and major investment inflows.
Jul 28, 2026
Agriculture
500 Women, Youth Trained on Tomato, Okra Production in Ogun State
No fewer than 500 women and youth in Ogun State have been equipped with vegetable production skills through a Federal Government capacity-building programme targeting tomato, okra and telfairia farming.
Jul 28, 2026
Health
Nigeria's Health Sector Bleeds as 20,966 Health Workers Relocated Abroad in One Year, Report Reveals
Nigeria's healthcare system is haemorrhaging skilled personnel, with official figures showing nearly 21,000 health workers, including thousands of doctors and nurses, relocated abroad within a single year, deepening a crisis that experts say demands urgent structural reform rather than appeals to patriotism.
Aug 2, 2026
Health
WHO Says DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is the Worst on Record
The World Health Organization says the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the largest ever recorded in the country, with cases and deaths continuing to rise rapidly.
Aug 2, 2026
Health
Enugu Reaffirms Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS Through Strategic Partnerships
Enugu State says it is stepping up the fight against HIV/AIDS through stronger partnerships, expanded health infrastructure, better surveillance and evidence-based prevention and treatment services.
Aug 2, 2026
Health
Nigeria Secures $500m From Gavi for Vaccines, Primary Healthcare Centres
Nigeria has secured nearly $500 million from Gavi to support vaccines and primary healthcare between 2026 and 2030, following high-level talks between Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate and Gavi's Chief Executive, Dr Sania Nishtar.
Jul 31, 2026
Security
Police Begin Rescue Operation For Abducted Oyo Headmaster
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation for an abducted headmaster following the recent wave of school attacks in the state. Security operatives say efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and secure the victim’s release.
Jul 13, 2026
Security
Again, Four ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno
Four family members linked to ISWAP have surrendered to troops in Borno State as the military continues its counter-insurgency pressure in the North-East. The latest development adds to a growing pattern of defections and surrenders from terrorist enclaves in the region.
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Air Force Bombs ISWAP Enclave in Borno, Inflicts Heavy Casualties
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on an ISWAP enclave in Borno State, killing multiple terrorists and destroying key infrastructure including weapons caches and vehicles
Jul 11, 2026
Security
Nigerian Army Captures Suspected ISWAP Logistics Supplier in Borno State
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a high-value suspected logistics supplier to ISWAP in Borno State, dealing another blow to the terrorist group’s supply network.
Jul 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Abia Rep Unveils N3bn Empowerment Programme for Constituents
The member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has launched a N3 billion empowerment programme aimed at supporting small businesses, reducing unemployment and improving livelihoods across the constituency.
Jul 27, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NAOWA and Ocean Wave Group Empower 100 Barracks Women and Youths in Edo
NAOWA’s 4 Brigade Chapter has partnered with the Ocean Wave Group to launch a two-month skills acquisition programme for 100 women and youths in Ekehuan Military Cantonment, Benin City, with training in vocational and digital trades aimed at self-reliance, entrepreneurship and income generation.
Jul 24, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Lagos Bets on Youth Innovation as Aregbe Launches Renewed Hope Skills Hub
Lagos State has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip young people with digital, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, positioning youth innovation as a driver of jobs, enterprise and long-term economic growth.
Jul 22, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NPTF Launches Skills Acquisition Drive to Empower Police Families and Tackle Unemployment
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund, in partnership with POWA and the Nigeria Police Force, has launched a skills acquisition and empowerment programme for spouses of junior police officers, aiming to strengthen family welfare, create small businesses and reduce unemployment among police households.
Jul 22, 2026
Pacesetters
Meet Abena Serwaah: the 23-year-old leading Ghana's agri-tech revolution
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Feb 20, 2025
Pacesetters
Kofi Acheampong: the teacher who built a library in a fishing village
A retired schoolteacher's dream to bring books to children in a remote Brong-Ahafo fishing village has grown into a community library serving 400 students.
Jan 10, 2025
Programs
Oxfam, Partners Empower North-East Communities to Take Charge of Post-Insurgency Development in Adamawa, Borno
Oxfam Nigeria and its implementing partners have trained community stakeholders and local government officials in Adamawa and Borno states to take ownership of their development priorities, as part of a broader push to reposition the North East in the post-insurgency era.
Aug 2, 2026
Programs
NABCO begins Phase 3 recruitment with focus on ICT and healthcare graduates
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Mar 5, 2025
Programs
Free SHS programme records 1.2 million enrolments in 2024/25 academic year
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
Feb 1, 2025