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FIFA Confirms Mbappe Leads Messi in World Cup Golden Boot Race
FIFA has confirmed Kylian Mbappe leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race after edging the Argentina captain on assists.
Jul 12, 2026
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FIFA Confirms Mbappe Leads Messi in World Cup Golden Boot Race
Jul 12, 2026
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2026 World Cup: We Were Punished Against Argentina — Switzerland Coach, Yakin
Jul 12, 2026
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World Cup Semi-finals: ‘We’ll Give Our Souls Against You’ — Argentina’s Cristian Romero Warns England
Jul 12, 2026
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World Cup: Bellingham Becomes 7th Player in History to Score Braces in Consecutive Knockout Matches
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2026 World Cup: We Were Punished Against Argentina — Switzerland Coach, Yakin
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin blamed Breel Embolo’s controversial red card for his side’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina.
Jul 12, 2026
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World Cup Semi-finals: ‘We’ll Give Our Souls Against You’ — Argentina’s Cristian Romero Warns England
Cristian Romero says Argentina will give everything against England as the defending champions chase another FIFA World Cup final appearance.
Jul 12, 2026
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World Cup: Bellingham Becomes 7th Player in History to Score Braces in Consecutive Knockout Matches
Jude Bellingham has become the seventh player in World Cup history to score braces in two consecutive knockout matches after England defeated Norway.
Jul 12, 2026
News
SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged Diversion of N800bn by APC Governors
SERAP has sued INEC, seeking an investigation into allegations that APC governors diverted N800 billion to support President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Jul 12, 2026
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NiMet Places FCT, 26 States on Red Alert Over Flood Risk
NiMet has placed the FCT and 26 states on red alert, warning of heightened flash flood risks due to persistent rainfall and saturated soils.
Jul 12, 2026
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Fayose Faults Remi Tinubu’s Call on Davido, Burna Boy, Asake to Help Poor Nigerians
Isaac Fayose has disagreed with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s appeal to Nigerian artistes, urging government officials to also prioritise helping poor citizens.
Jul 12, 2026
Politics
Abuja Airport CCTV: You Can’t Lie Your Way to the Presidency, APC Chieftain Tells Obi
An APC chieftain has criticised Peter Obi, saying no politician can lie their way to the Presidency amid the Abuja airport CCTV controversy.
Jul 12, 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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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Fresh Strikes on US Targets
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after fresh military exchanges with the US, raising concerns over global oil supplies and shipping.
Jul 12, 2026
News
SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged Diversion of N800bn by APC Governors
SERAP has sued INEC, seeking an investigation into allegations that APC governors diverted N800 billion to support President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Jul 12, 2026
News
NiMet Places FCT, 26 States on Red Alert Over Flood Risk
NiMet has placed the FCT and 26 states on red alert, warning of heightened flash flood risks due to persistent rainfall and saturated soils.
Jul 12, 2026
News
Fayose Faults Remi Tinubu’s Call on Davido, Burna Boy, Asake to Help Poor Nigerians
Isaac Fayose has disagreed with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s appeal to Nigerian artistes, urging government officials to also prioritise helping poor citizens.
Jul 12, 2026
Politics
Abuja Airport CCTV: You Can’t Lie Your Way to the Presidency, APC Chieftain Tells Obi
An APC chieftain has criticised Peter Obi, saying no politician can lie their way to the Presidency amid the Abuja airport CCTV controversy.
Jul 12, 2026
Politics
Your Voices Matter in Credible Elections, Obi Tells Diaspora Africans
Peter Obi has urged Africans in the diaspora to promote good governance and advocate for free, fair and credible elections across the continent.
Jul 12, 2026
Politics
Oyo School Rescue: Atiku Fires Back at Presidency Over Silence Claim, Accuses Tinubu of Playing Politics
Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims he ignored the rescue of Oyo schoolchildren, insisting he praised security agencies while accusing the Presidency of distorting facts.
Jul 11, 2026
Politics
Low Turnout, Late Officials Mar Edo Local Government Elections
Late arrival of electoral officials, and delayed distribution of materials, raising fresh concerns about the integrity of sub-national elections in NigeriaThe conduct of local government elections across Edo State was marred on Saturday by widespread reports of low voter turnout,
Jul 11, 2026
Sports
FIFA Confirms Mbappe Leads Messi in World Cup Golden Boot Race
FIFA has confirmed Kylian Mbappe leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race after edging the Argentina captain on assists.
Jul 12, 2026
Sports
2026 World Cup: We Were Punished Against Argentina — Switzerland Coach, Yakin
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin blamed Breel Embolo’s controversial red card for his side’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina.
Jul 12, 2026
Sports
World Cup Semi-finals: ‘We’ll Give Our Souls Against You’ — Argentina’s Cristian Romero Warns England
Cristian Romero says Argentina will give everything against England as the defending champions chase another FIFA World Cup final appearance.
Jul 12, 2026
Sports
World Cup: Bellingham Becomes 7th Player in History to Score Braces in Consecutive Knockout Matches
Jude Bellingham has become the seventh player in World Cup history to score braces in two consecutive knockout matches after England defeated Norway.
Jul 12, 2026
Tech & Education
JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Mop-Up Results, Begins Candidate Ranking for Admissions
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.
Jun 16, 2026
Tech & Education
AI Could Widen Economic Inequality Unless Governments Act Urgently, Warns IMF
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.
Jun 15, 2026
Tech & Education
Nigeria's Digital Switch Over Unleashes Massive Distribution and Monetization Pathways for Content Creators
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.
Jun 15, 2026
Tech & Education
Edo Schools Reopened Following Proactive Containment of Mass Abduction Security Threats
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.
Jun 13, 2026
Agriculture
Plateau State Agricultural Communities Plunged into Mourning Following Fatal Agrarian Attack
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.
May 24, 2026
Agriculture
Nutrition and Agricultural Stakeholders Call for Interventions to Close Worsening Food Gaps
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.
May 24, 2026
Agriculture
Agriculture Minister Raises Regional Concern Over Global Fertilizer Supply Bottlenecks
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
May 24, 2026
Agriculture
Miyetti-Allah Urges Federal Government to Extend Credit Lines to Butchers to Lower Beef Prices
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
May 24, 2026
Health
Stagnation Warning: WHO Report at 79th World Health Assembly Reveals Healthcare Costs Have Pushed 1.6 Billion People Into Poverty
Stagnation Warning: WHO Report at 79th World Health Assembly Reveals Healthcare Costs Have Pushed 1.6 Billion People Into Poverty
May 21, 2026
Health
The Silent Threat: High-Pressure Lifestyle and Soaring Drug Costs Drive Dangerous Surge in Hypertension
THE SILENT THREAT: High-Pressure Lifestyle and Soaring Drug Costs Drive Dangerous Surge in Hypertension
May 21, 2026
Health
Emergency Mobilization: Borno Cholera Outbreak Surges Past 1,500 Suspected Cases; 21 Lives Lost
Emergency Mobilization: Borno Cholera Outbreak Surges Past 1,500 Suspected Cases; 21 Lives Lost
May 21, 2026
Health
Defensive Wall: NCDC Shuts Down Viral Ebola Rumors, Activates Mandatory Airport and Border Screenings Amid Central African Outbreak
Defensive Wall: NCDC Shuts Down Viral Ebola Rumors, Activates Mandatory Airport and Border Screenings Amid Central African Outbreak
May 21, 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
Security
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet in Kaduna Over Security, State Police
Northern leaders met in Kaduna to review the worsening security situation in the region and renew calls for state police as a long-term solution. The gathering brought governors and traditional rulers together around a coordinated response to insecurity and governance challenges.
Jul 8, 2026
Youth Empowerment
KNUST launches Africa's first quantum computing research centre
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
Mar 8, 2025
Youth Empowerment
Youth Employment Agency places 120,000 graduates in apprenticeships and internships
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
Feb 14, 2025
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
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