Sports
Victor Osimhen has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the absence hurts him and other Super Eagles players.
Sports
Lionel Messi has praised Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario as one of football’s greatest players after surpassing his World Cup goal tally and equalling Miroslav Klose’s record.
News
Nigerian Navy personnel uncovered a concealed illegal crude oil storage site in Delta State, recovering about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude during an anti-theft operation.
Politics
The Nasarawa APC chairman says former Inspector-General Abubakar Adamu’s defection will not affect the party’s 2027 chances, insisting its achievements and grassroots support remain strong.
Politics
The NDC has exempted its presidential ticket holders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, from its anti-defection oath, while insisting the measure remains binding on other candidates.
News
Nigeria’s current account surplus surged to $4.98bn in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger crude oil exports, increased gas earnings and a sharp reduction in fuel imports.
News
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is facing a lawsuit filed by the Kwara State Government over alleged cyberbullying and defamation, with the court expected to rule on July 3.
News
Arise Television News Director Sumner Sambo says the Federal Government and EFCC must explain the circumstances surrounding Diezani Alison-Madueke’s acquittal after years of corruption allegations and investigations.
News
Nigerian Navy personnel uncovered a concealed illegal crude oil storage site in Delta State, recovering about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude during an anti-theft operation.
News
Nigeria’s current account surplus surged to $4.98bn in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger crude oil exports, increased gas earnings and a sharp reduction in fuel imports.
News
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is facing a lawsuit filed by the Kwara State Government over alleged cyberbullying and defamation, with the court expected to rule on July 3.
News
Arise Television News Director Sumner Sambo says the Federal Government and EFCC must explain the circumstances surrounding Diezani Alison-Madueke’s acquittal after years of corruption allegations and investigations.
Politics
The Nasarawa APC chairman says former Inspector-General Abubakar Adamu’s defection will not affect the party’s 2027 chances, insisting its achievements and grassroots support remain strong.
Politics
The NDC has exempted its presidential ticket holders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, from its anti-defection oath, while insisting the measure remains binding on other candidates.
Politics
Former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has rejected speculation about leaving the APC, insisting he remains committed to the party and focused on pursuing his political ambitions in Oyo State.
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Politics
Opposition lawmakers have accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritising his 2027 re-election bid over tackling raging national crises like insecurity and economic hardship, urging the government to refocus on governance and the welfare of Nigerians.
Sports
Ghana secured a late 1-0 victory over Panama, while Luis Diaz inspired Colombia with a goal and assist in their 3-1 win against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan.
Sports
Victor Osimhen has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the absence hurts him and other Super Eagles players.
Sports
Lionel Messi has praised Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario as one of football’s greatest players after surpassing his World Cup goal tally and equalling Miroslav Klose’s record.
Sports
South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has received a three-match suspension from FIFA after his red card against Mexico in the World Cup opener, leaving Bafana Bafana without a key player.
Tech & Education
The examination body said the mop-up results are now available through official channels, with ranking and admission-related result processing scheduled to commence ahead of the 2026 academic admission exercise.
Tech & Education
An IMF scenario-planning report warns that rapid AI adoption will fuel global economic inequality and a "winner-take-most" dynamic favoring advanced economies, unless developing nations urgently build out their digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and AI-ready talent pools.
Tech & Education
NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission have declared that Nigeria's Digital Switch Over (DSO) is creating unprecedented opportunities for content creators, as expanded channel capacity drives a massive demand for localized programming while introducing structured distribution networks to help curb piracy.
Tech & Education
The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of schools in Akoko Edo that were abruptly shut down due to a DSS terror alert, citing the deployment of reinforced security frameworks and localized surveillance networks to guarantee student safety.
Agriculture
PLATEAU—Farming groups condemned a fatal attack in Foron District that killed a farmer and saw 50 cows rustled. They urged immediate security deployments to protect the agrarian economy.
Agriculture
LAGOS—Experts at the 2026 Nestlé Summit urged integrated food systems to fight malnutrition. They backed public-private investment in biofortification and storage to aid vulnerable families.
Agriculture
NAIROBI, KENYA—Nigeria has raised an alarm over the escalating scarcity and cost of fertilizer inputs across Sub-Saharan Africa, blaming Middle East geopolitical instability and fractured global logistics. Speaking at the Africa-France Summit, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari met with IFAD to evaluate West African supply chain vulnerabilities. With shipping disruptions driving up freight charges for nitrogen and phosphate bases, Nigeria is working with development partner
Agriculture
The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has urged the Federal Government to establish dedicated Bank of Agriculture (BOA) loan facilities for butchers to help crash rising meat prices. MAFYDA revealed a stark market disparity where middlemen buy cows from pastoralists for ₦500,000 to ₦750,000 and resell them to capital-constrained butchers on credit for up to ₦1.5 million. The association stated that direct capital intervention would empower butchers to bypass these p
Health
Stagnation Warning: WHO Report at 79th World Health Assembly Reveals Healthcare Costs Have Pushed 1.6 Billion People Into Poverty
Health
THE SILENT THREAT: High-Pressure Lifestyle and Soaring Drug Costs Drive Dangerous Surge in Hypertension
Health
Emergency Mobilization: Borno Cholera Outbreak Surges Past 1,500 Suspected Cases; 21 Lives Lost
Health
Defensive Wall: NCDC Shuts Down Viral Ebola Rumors, Activates Mandatory Airport and Border Screenings Amid Central African Outbreak
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Security
No fewer than nine persons have been killed in a fresh bandit attack on a community in Kaduna State. Residents fled in terror as gunmen unleashed violence, with the community appealing for urgent government and security intervention.
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Security
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims during a coordinated operation in Katsina State. The victims were freed unhurt as the military intensifies its onslaught against bandits and kidnappers across the troubled North West region
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Security
The Inspector-General of Police has assured officers that the proposed state police will not replace the Federal Police but will complement it. He allayed fears over job security, stressing both tiers will work in synergy to tackle Nigeria's growing insecurity.
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Security
The widow of late former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, has reportedly been rescued following her abduction.
Youth Empowerment
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
Youth Empowerment
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
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.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
