Sports
Sergio Aguero believes Argentina’s unity gives them an advantage over England, claiming the Three Lions often argue during difficult moments ahead of their World Cup semi-final showdown with Messi’s side.
Sports
Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English “pirates” before the World Cup semi-final, while coach Lionel Scaloni insisted the encounter should remain strictly a football match.
Sports
John Mikel Obi dismissed claims that FIFA is favouring Lionel Messi, insisting Argentina earned their World Cup progress through results and accusing Cristiano Ronaldo supporters of fuelling the rumours.
News
A Federal High Court in Kano sentenced a man to seven years in prison for advertising cannabis on social media, as the NDLEA vowed sustained action against drug-related offences.
News
Kogi State Government has launched a multi-agency manhunt following the abduction of a school principal, NECO official and students, pledging to rescue the victims and arrest the kidnappers.
News
Governor Umo Eno ordered a new flood master plan, demolition of buildings blocking drainage channels and stricter sanitation enforcement as Akwa Ibom intensifies efforts to tackle perennial flooding and environmental challenges.
Politics
Umar Tanko Yakasai praised the rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren without ransom, saying it strengthened government authority, while urging politicians to keep national security above partisan interests.
News
Atiku Abubakar accused the Federal Government of abandoning education after gunmen abducted students and examination officials in Kogi, calling for urgent action to secure schools and protect learners nationwide.
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
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to disclose beneficiaries of ₦34tn import duty waivers and explain revenue reporting inconsistencies despite consistently exceeding collection targets.
News
A Federal High Court in Kano sentenced a man to seven years in prison for advertising cannabis on social media, as the NDLEA vowed sustained action against drug-related offences.
News
Kogi State Government has launched a multi-agency manhunt following the abduction of a school principal, NECO official and students, pledging to rescue the victims and arrest the kidnappers.
News
Governor Umo Eno ordered a new flood master plan, demolition of buildings blocking drainage channels and stricter sanitation enforcement as Akwa Ibom intensifies efforts to tackle perennial flooding and environmental challenges.
Politics
Umar Tanko Yakasai praised the rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren without ransom, saying it strengthened government authority, while urging politicians to keep national security above partisan interests.
Politics
INEC has recognised only the David Mark-led ADC leadership, confirming receipt of 471 candidates for the 2027 elections, while the party seeks prosecution of factional leader Nafiu Bala Gombe.
Politics
Atiku Abubakar and the ADC insisted the Court of Appeal ruling voiding David Mark-led congresses does not affect candidates produced through direct primaries as the party heads to the Supreme Court.
Politics
Atiku’s Media Office accused INEC of granting portal access to an ADC faction, alleging the move undermines opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sports
Sergio Aguero believes Argentina’s unity gives them an advantage over England, claiming the Three Lions often argue during difficult moments ahead of their World Cup semi-final showdown with Messi’s side.
Sports
Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English “pirates” before the World Cup semi-final, while coach Lionel Scaloni insisted the encounter should remain strictly a football match.
Sports
John Mikel Obi dismissed claims that FIFA is favouring Lionel Messi, insisting Argentina earned their World Cup progress through results and accusing Cristiano Ronaldo supporters of fuelling the rumours.
Sports
Spain’s defensive brilliance shut out Kylian Mbappé and France in a 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory, sending La Roja into the final while Les Bleus must now
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
Abia State is pushing harder into commercial agriculture as part of its food security drive, with more than 18,000 farmers receiving support under a new state-backed programme. Officials say the plan is designed to increase food production, raise farmers’ incomes and attract investment into the agricultural value chain.
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Agriculture
Nigeria’s government is moving to include farmers directly in policy through the AGROW initiative, aiming to boost productivity, food security and market‑oriented agriculture. GNA explains the strategy and its implications.
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Agriculture
Nigeria’s agriculture is showing early recovery, but experts warn fragile gains could collapse without sustained reforms, affordable fertiliser and better spending.
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Agriculture
President Tinubu says fertiliser value‑chain reforms have shielded Nigeria from global supply shocks, securing millions of bags and saving N61.6bn. GNA explains the numbers, programmes and what they mean for farmers.
Health
Health experts say Nigeria needs urgent reforms to stop its healthcare workforce from deteriorating further, warning that poor pay, weak working conditions and rising migration are draining the system. They argue that without swift action, the country risks a deeper crisis in service delivery and health security
Health
Abia State has been recognized as one of Nigeria’s top performers in healthcare delivery, according to the Federal Ministry of Health. The recognition reflects improving service outcomes, stronger investment in health infrastructure and growing confidence in the state’s reform efforts.
Health
Nigeria is confronting a fresh cholera challenge as cases rise in Borno State, putting pressure on public-health officials, humanitarian workers and water-sanitation systems in conflict-affected communities.
Health
Nigeria is intensifying health-sector reforms with new funding for primary care, expanded workforce support and stronger outbreak preparedness as officials move to close gaps in the country’s fragile health system.
Security
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.
Security
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.
Security
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
Security
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.
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.
