News
Police in Bauchi prevented further violence after a motorcyclist allegedly attacked three church worshippers with a machete during a dispute, sparking mob action in Bogoro Local Government Area.
News
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, as Chairman of the National Universities Commission Governing Board following the resignation of Professor Olufemi Aina.
News
Protesters blocked the busy Iwo Road axis in Ibadan, causing massive gridlock as they demanded urgent action over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo State and improved security for schools.
News
Activist Deji Adeyanju has testified before a court as a recorded interview granted by former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai was replayed in a case bordering on alleged phone tapping involving the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Security
Gunmen have abducted the wife and son of the Yauri Local Government APC Chairman in Kebbi State, deepening insecurity concerns in the region. Family and community members have appealed to security agencies to secure the victims' safe release.
News
A presidential aide to Tinubu has reacted to the resignation of the UK Prime Minister, arguing that a similar development in Africa would be branded "instability" by the West, highlighting perceived double standards in global political narratives.
Politics
The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has denied reports that former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso purchased 69 nomination forms, dismissing the claims as false and misleading, and urging the public to disregard the circulating reports.
Security
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two suspected terrorists and recovered machine guns during a raid in Katsina State. The operation is part of the sustained military offensive against bandits and terrorists in the troubled North-West region.
Lifestyle
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.
News
Benue State has recorded a fresh Lassa fever outbreak following the death of a medical doctor, prompting renewed surveillance, contact tracing, public sensitisation and emergency response measures across communities.
News
Police in Bauchi prevented further violence after a motorcyclist allegedly attacked three church worshippers with a machete during a dispute, sparking mob action in Bogoro Local Government Area.
News
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, as Chairman of the National Universities Commission Governing Board following the resignation of Professor Olufemi Aina.
News
Protesters blocked the busy Iwo Road axis in Ibadan, causing massive gridlock as they demanded urgent action over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo State and improved security for schools.
Politics
The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has denied reports that former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso purchased 69 nomination forms, dismissing the claims as false and misleading, and urging the public to disregard the circulating reports.
Politics
APC chieftain Jonathan Vatsa warned that the judiciary and INEC could endanger Nigeria’s democracy ahead of 2027, while predicting a major internal crisis within the ruling party.
Politics
A civil society group has petitioned INEC, demanding clarification on President Bola Tinubu’s educational credentials and urging an investigation into allegations concerning certificates submitted during the 2023 election.
Politics
Fresh tension is brewing in the Senate as lawmakers prepare to review Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s controversial remarks on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension when plenary resumes on Tuesday.
Sports
Didier Deschamps will rotate three starting positions to bring more dynamic verticality into the squad against a defensive opponent.
Sports
FIFA requires a strict, uniform three-minute stoppage near the 22nd and 67th minutes of all 104 matches, regardless of actual weather conditions or if the venue is a climate-controlled indoor stadium.
Sports
Japan secured a historic World Cup victory after defeating Tunisia, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice as the Asian side advanced while the North Africans exited the tournament without a win.
Sports
Former Portugal international Bruno Alves has defended Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism, saying only those who have achieved more in football should question the Al-Nassr forward’s impact and legacy.
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
Security
Gunmen have abducted the wife and son of the Yauri Local Government APC Chairman in Kebbi State, deepening insecurity concerns in the region. Family and community members have appealed to security agencies to secure the victims' safe release.
Security
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two suspected terrorists and recovered machine guns during a raid in Katsina State. The operation is part of the sustained military offensive against bandits and terrorists in the troubled North-West region.
Security
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have neutralised several IEDs and intercepted suppliers of logistics to terrorists in the North-East, disrupting the insurgents' supply network as the military intensifies its counter-terrorism operations in the region.
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Security
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists in Borno State and launched a counter-offensive. The military commended the troops' gallantry and vowed to sustain operations until the insurgents are completely defeated.
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.
