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Nigerians Will Decide 2027 Presidency, Says Atiku’s Aide

Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Phrank Shaibu, says Nigerians will determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election, rejecting the Oba of Lagos’ endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for another term.

Sep 15, 2026

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NCDC Warns States: Prepare Now or Face Lassa Fever Surge

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a stark warning to states and local governments that Nigeria has a narrow window to close critical gaps in Lassa fever preparedness before the peak transmission season begins. With infections among healthcare workers rising, funding delays persisting, and many treatment facilities lacking functional capacity, the agency has launched an Accelerated Readiness Plan and warned that waiting for cases to rise is no longer an option.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

WBC Champion Advises Itauma on Comeback Fight

Former WBC champion advises Moses Itauma to remain focused and disciplined as he prepares to return after his first professional defeat.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

Ronaldo Suffers Heaviest Defeat as Al Ain Rout Al Nassr 4-0

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered his heaviest defeat since joining Al Nassr as Al Ain swept aside the Saudi champions 4-0.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

Why Premier League Teams Failed to Sign Osimhen — Cole

Andy Cole says factors beyond transfer fees and salaries may have prevented Premier League clubs from signing Victor Osimhen.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

EPL to Have First-Ever 16-Day International Break from September 21

The Premier League will pause for a record 16-day international break from September 21 to October 6, combining two FIFA windows.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

Man Utd, Villa Target Last 16 as Carabao Cup Draw Holds Wednesday Night

Manchester United and Aston Villa seek fourth-round places as the Carabao Cup third round concludes with four ties on Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2026

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US to Approve $2.8bn Arms Deal for Israel — Reports

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8bn arms package for Israel involving 40,000 powerful 2,000-pound bombs.

Sep 16, 2026

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UCH Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Director’s Reinstatement

Allied health workers at UCH, Ibadan, have begun an indefinite strike demanding the reinstatement of pharmaceutical director Adeyinka Ishola.

Sep 16, 2026

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OPay Seeks DSS, Police Probe Over Shutdown Rumour

OPay has asked the Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force to investigate a false social media claim that the fintech company was shutting down its Nigerian operations.

Sep 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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US to Approve $2.8bn Arms Deal for Israel — Reports

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8bn arms package for Israel involving 40,000 powerful 2,000-pound bombs.

Sep 16, 2026

News

UCH Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Director’s Reinstatement

Allied health workers at UCH, Ibadan, have begun an indefinite strike demanding the reinstatement of pharmaceutical director Adeyinka Ishola.

Sep 16, 2026

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Lagos Assembly Passes 2026 Budget Amendment Bill, Approves N200bn Bond

Lagos lawmakers have approved amendments to the 2026 budget and raised the proposed bond issuance from N150bn to N200bn.

Sep 16, 2026

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Ex-Labour Leader Seeks Oil Buffer to Stabilise Petrol Prices

Former labour leader Mustapha Wali proposes an oil price stabilisation reserve to cushion Nigerians from sharp petrol price increases.

Sep 16, 2026

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Rhodes-Vivour Faults Obafemi Hamzat’s Candidacy Over Alleged US Oath of Allegiance

Rhodes-Vivour questions Hamzat’s eligibility for the 2027 Lagos governorship election, citing an alleged US oath of allegiance.

Sep 16, 2026

Politics

Fayose: Tinubu Will Defeat Atiku, Obi Even If They Unite in 2027

Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose says President Tinubu would defeat Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi even if they unite for 2027.

Sep 16, 2026

Politics

‘Let Him Finish the Good Work’ — Oba of Benin Backs Tinubu for Second Term

Oba Ewuare II has endorsed President Tinubu’s second-term bid, urging Nigerians to allow him to continue his administration’s programmes.

Sep 16, 2026

Politics

2027: Barau Urges Aggrieved APC Aspirants to Work for Party’s Victory

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has urged aggrieved APC aspirants to put aside their grievances and work together to secure victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.

Sep 15, 2026

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WBC Champion Advises Itauma on Comeback Fight

Former WBC champion advises Moses Itauma to remain focused and disciplined as he prepares to return after his first professional defeat.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

Ronaldo Suffers Heaviest Defeat as Al Ain Rout Al Nassr 4-0

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered his heaviest defeat since joining Al Nassr as Al Ain swept aside the Saudi champions 4-0.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

Why Premier League Teams Failed to Sign Osimhen — Cole

Andy Cole says factors beyond transfer fees and salaries may have prevented Premier League clubs from signing Victor Osimhen.

Sep 16, 2026

Sports

EPL to Have First-Ever 16-Day International Break from September 21

The Premier League will pause for a record 16-day international break from September 21 to October 6, combining two FIFA windows.

Sep 16, 2026

Tech & Education

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Tech & Education

Nigerian Teachers Race for $1m Global Teacher Prize as October 12 Deadline Nears

Nigerian teachers have until October 12, 2026, to apply for the $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, with expanded eligibility now including digital and non-formal educators.

Sep 15, 2026

Tech & Education

TUC Suspends Strike Over King's College Concession, Gives FG Two Weeks

The Trade Union Congress has suspended its planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges after a emergency meeting with the Education Minister, giving a newly constituted seven-member committee two weeks to review the controversial King's College concession. The union warns the strike is only paused, not cancelled, and could resume if its concerns are not addressed.

Sep 15, 2026

Tech & Education

UNILAG VC Warns Unregulated AI Use is Eroding Students’ Critical Thinking Skills

UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola warns that unregulated AI use is eroding students' critical thinking, urging universities to adopt innovative assessments and ethical guardrails

Sep 15, 2026

Tech & Education

UCH Medical Lecturers Warn FG Against Admission Quota Increase Without Matching Infrastructure

MDCAN's UCH Ibadan chapter says government has increased medical student admission quotas faster than it has delivered promised infrastructure, warning the mismatch risks undermining training quality at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

Sep 15, 2026

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Agriculture

Nasarawa Women Farmers Record Bumper Harvest Through Climate-Smart Agriculture

Nasarawa women farmers record a bumper 2026 harvest using climate-smart practices and biofortified crops introduced by the Sasakawa Africa Association, boosting food security and incomes.

Sep 15, 2026

Agriculture

Nearly 9,000 Benue Farmers Benefit from Sasakawa Agricultural Extension Project

The Sasakawa Africa Association, with support from the Nippon Foundation, has reached 8,950 smallholder farmers across eight Benue LGAs with climate-smart farming training, improved crop varieties, and a new cassava processing centre.

Sep 15, 2026

Agriculture

Niger Delta Fish Crisis: Researcher Warns of Cancer Risks from Pollution

Rivers State University researcher Otene Benjamin warns that oil pollution and unregulated hormone use in fish ponds are introducing carcinogens into the food chain, urging a N40m hatchery investment to secure safe aquaculture.

Sep 13, 2026

Agriculture

Desertification Fight: NAGGW Raises 500,000 Seedlings for Jigawa Tree Planting Project

In a major push to combat desertification and environmental degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has raised over 500,000 seedlings of various tree species for planting across Jigawa State in the 2026 season. The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Sale Abubakar, disclosed this during a field inspection of project sites, revealing ambitious targets that include 50 hectares of refilling, 50 hectares of new plantations, and a 10-kilometre shelter belt to protect communiti

Sep 11, 2026

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NCDC Warns States: Prepare Now or Face Lassa Fever Surge

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a stark warning to states and local governments that Nigeria has a narrow window to close critical gaps in Lassa fever preparedness before the peak transmission season begins. With infections among healthcare workers rising, funding delays persisting, and many treatment facilities lacking functional capacity, the agency has launched an Accelerated Readiness Plan and warned that waiting for cases to rise is no longer an option.

Sep 16, 2026

Health

UCH Ibadan Tops Nigeria in 2026 Global Health Rankings

The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has been ranked as Nigeria's best hospital in the 2026 Global Health Rankings, cementing its reputation as the nation's premier tertiary healthcare institution. The ranking, which assesses hospitals across clinical outcomes, patient safety, research output and healthcare innovation, places UCH ahead of other leading Nigerian facilities, reaffirming its status as the pioneer teaching hospital in Nigeria.

Sep 15, 2026

Health

Diphtheria Crisis in Zamfara: 44 Dead, Over 300 Treated as State Extends School Closure

Zamfara State has recorded 44 deaths and 367 suspected cases of diphtheria, prompting the government to extend school closures and activate emergency response teams across all 14 local government areas

Sep 15, 2026

Health

Preventable Yet Deadly: Why Lassa Fever, Diphtheria Continue to Claim Nigerian Lives

Despite being preventable, Lassa fever and diphtheria continue to claim thousands of lives in Nigeria due to critical gaps in diagnostics, sanitation, and routine immunization.

Sep 13, 2026

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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

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Youth Empowerment

Ogun Invests ₦5bn in Women’s Livelihoods Under Abiodun’s Gender Agenda

Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration in Ogun State has invested over ₦5 billion to empower 100,000 women, blending economic support with political inclusion to strengthen families and secure the state’s future.

Sep 13, 2026

Youth Empowerment

NASENI Trains 220 Benue Youths in Solar, Soap Making

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has trained 220 youths and women in Benue State in solar power installation and household essentials production, providing starter packs to enable them establish businesses and become self-reliant. The one-week programme, part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, trained 100 men in solar installation and 120 women in soap and Vaseline production at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannune.

Sep 13, 2026

Youth Empowerment

NASENI Trains 100 Onitsha Youths in Electrical Installation, Hands Out Solar Kits

NASENI has concluded a five-day electrical installation and maintenance training for 100 youths in Onitsha, Anambra State, distributing solar home systems, clean cookstoves and starter tool packs under its Sustainable Empowerment Programme.

Sep 12, 2026

Youth Empowerment

Fidelity Bank, GIFA Empower 300 Akwa Ibom Women with N25m Grants, Business Equipment

In a major boost for female entrepreneurship in Akwa Ibom State, Fidelity Bank Plc and the Patience Umo Eno Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) have empowered 300 women with N25 million in cash grants, 50 sewing machines, 50 grinding machines, and 500 bags of food items. The intervention, which brings the total number of women reached by GIFA's empowerment programmes to about 7,000, is designed to transform small-scale businesses into sustainable enterprises across the state's 31 local government a

Sep 11, 2026

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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

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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

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