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France Beat Germany to Reach First Women’s Basketball World Cup Final
France defeated hosts Germany 86-64 to reach their first-ever Women’s Basketball World Cup final in Berlin.
Sep 12, 2026
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EPL: Forest Beat Villa 2-1 to End 32-Year Wait for Villa Park Win
Nottingham Forest secured a historic victory at Villa Park as Igor Jesus’ late goal ended a 32-year wait for success there.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
EPL: Alonso Wants ‘Boring’ Chelsea Wins After Hull Hold Blues to 2-2 Draw
Xabi Alonso has called for greater defensive discipline after Chelsea surrendered a lead against unbeaten Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
EPL: Spurs Go Four Games Without Scoring After 0-0 Draw With Everton
Tottenham remain without a Premier League goal after four matches following a frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton in north London.
Sep 12, 2026
Politics
2027: Defence Minister Urges Nigerians To Unite, Supports Tinubu, Kaduna Gov
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has backed Tinubu and Uba Sani for 2027 while calling for national unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Sep 12, 2026
News
Police Arrest Suspected Vehicle Theft Kingpin In Ogun, Recover Stolen Car
Ogun police have arrested a 28-year-old suspected vehicle theft kingpin and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Sep 12, 2026
Politics
Tinubu Mourns Former PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur
President Bola Tinubu has mourned former PDP chairman Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s history.
Sep 12, 2026
News
Tinubu Edges Obi By 1,067 Responses In Oxford-Metro Poll
President Bola Tinubu narrowly leads Peter Obi by 1,067 responses in a 69,110-response Oxford-Metro Analytics national poll.
Sep 12, 2026
Lifestyle
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
News
Police Arrest Suspected Vehicle Theft Kingpin In Ogun, Recover Stolen Car
Ogun police have arrested a 28-year-old suspected vehicle theft kingpin and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Sep 12, 2026
News
Tinubu Edges Obi By 1,067 Responses In Oxford-Metro Poll
President Bola Tinubu narrowly leads Peter Obi by 1,067 responses in a 69,110-response Oxford-Metro Analytics national poll.
Sep 12, 2026
News
Bamanga Tukur To Be Buried Sunday In Adamawa — Family
Former PDP chairman Bamanga Tukur will be buried in Yola on Sunday after funeral prayers at the Lamido’s Palace.
Sep 12, 2026
News
Nigeria Reaffirms Support For WTO, Multilateralism At BRICS Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria remains committed to multilateral trade and stronger global cooperation for shared economic prosperity.
Sep 12, 2026
Politics
2027: Defence Minister Urges Nigerians To Unite, Supports Tinubu, Kaduna Gov
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has backed Tinubu and Uba Sani for 2027 while calling for national unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Sep 12, 2026
Politics
Tinubu Mourns Former PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur
President Bola Tinubu has mourned former PDP chairman Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a towering figure in Nigeria’s history.
Sep 12, 2026
Politics
2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 Others Make INEC Final Presidential Candidates’ List
INEC has cleared 18 presidential candidates, including Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and Makinde, for the January 16, 2027 election.
Sep 12, 2026
Politics
Why I Lent Obi My Vehicle During Benue Visit — Ortom
Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has explained why his vehicle was made available to Peter Obi during the presidential candidate’s visit.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
France Beat Germany to Reach First Women’s Basketball World Cup Final
France defeated hosts Germany 86-64 to reach their first-ever Women’s Basketball World Cup final in Berlin.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
EPL: Forest Beat Villa 2-1 to End 32-Year Wait for Villa Park Win
Nottingham Forest secured a historic victory at Villa Park as Igor Jesus’ late goal ended a 32-year wait for success there.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
EPL: Alonso Wants ‘Boring’ Chelsea Wins After Hull Hold Blues to 2-2 Draw
Xabi Alonso has called for greater defensive discipline after Chelsea surrendered a lead against unbeaten Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
EPL: Spurs Go Four Games Without Scoring After 0-0 Draw With Everton
Tottenham remain without a Premier League goal after four matches following a frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton in north London.
Sep 12, 2026
Tech & Education
FG Hands HND Admissions to JAMB in Sweeping Polytechnic Reform
The Federal Government has approved the takeover of all Higher National Diploma admissions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from the current session, in a decisive move to end illegal and compromised admissions in polytechnics. The reform, disclosed in a circular by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), also pegs part-time National Diploma admissions at 50 per cent of full-time quotas and reaffirms a ban on NCE/HND combinations for NYSC mobilisation.
Sep 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Plateau Reopens Schools Sept 14 After Diphtheria Outbreak Killed 27
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume on Monday, September 14, 2026, following a week-long closure triggered by a suspected diphtheria outbreak that has claimed at least 27 lives and infected over 300 others. As schools reopen, authorities are urging vigilance, hygiene compliance, and immediate reporting of suspected cases, warning that concealing symptoms could fuel further transmission.
Sep 12, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Vows Indefinite Strike as LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Ultimatum Expires
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared there is "no going back" on its threat to shut down Lagos State's three public universities—LASU, LASUED, and LASUSTECH—after the state government failed to respond to a 14-day ultimatum. With the deadline now expired, lecturers are poised to down tools over the non-implementation of the 2025 FG/ASUU agreement, demanding the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and other welfare provisions.
Sep 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Alausa: King's College Not Sold, FG Retains Legal Title Under KCOBA Concession Deal
Education Minister Tunji Alausa has dismissed claims that King's College, Lagos was sold, clarifying that the Federal Government retains legal ownership and oversight under a Public-Private Partnership concession with the King's College Old Boys' Association.
Sep 12, 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
Agriculture
Enugu's Dormant Palm Plantations Spring Back to Life as UPPL Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery
In a major boost for Nigeria's agricultural renaissance, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL) has commenced commercial production of palm oil, breathing life into long-abandoned plantations across the state. With an additional $2.2 million investment in a state-of-the-art refinery and ambitious plans for a public listing, the public-private partnership is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Enugu's economic transformation under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.
Sep 9, 2026
Agriculture
Cassava is Benue's 'Crude Oil': Agro Company Launches Revolution with Drones, Surveillance to Transform Farmers' Fortunes
Green Harvest Food Stuff has declared cassava as Benue State's equivalent of crude oil, launching a farmer awareness programme that deploys drones and surveillance cameras to revolutionise production. The company's Executive Director declared that proper processing and export of the crop could transform farmers' fortunes, position Benue as a major carbohydrate hub, and even support renewable energy development through bioethanol production.
Sep 8, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu United Palm Products Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery to Boost Nigeria's Palm Oil
Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership between the Enugu State Government and Pragmatic Palms Limited, has commenced commercial production of palm oil for the Nigerian market, with plans to expand into refined products and establish a new industrial complex. The company has also committed an additional $2.2 million to install a refinery that will process crude palm oil into olein and stearin, as it works to revive dormant agricultural assets and strengthen the st
Sep 8, 2026
Health
FG Hands Over Yaba Properties to Biovaccines Nigeria, Cementing Local Vaccine Production Push
The Federal Government has formally transferred title documents for two Yaba properties to Biovaccines Nigeria Limited, fulfilling its 49% equity stake in the joint venture with May & Baker aimed at reviving domestic vaccine manufacturing.
Sep 12, 2026
Health
Lagos Public Hospitals Overwhelmed as Patient Numbers Double, Brain Drain Bites Hard
Lagos State's public hospitals are groaning under an unprecedented patient surge, with outpatient attendance doubling in just six months as rising healthcare costs push residents away from private facilities. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi reveals that doctors are now seeing thousands of patients daily, working under crushing strain amid a crippling brain drain, as the state prepares to enforce compulsory health insurance to stem the crisis.
Sep 12, 2026
Health
eHealth Africa: 23m Children Vaccinated Against Polio Across 15 States in H1 2026
eHealth Africa says more than 23 million children were vaccinated against polio and other preventable diseases across 15 Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, backed by digital microplanning tools deployed in over 205,000 settlements.
Sep 11, 2026
Health
84% of 24 Million Sight Loss Cases in Nigeria Preventable, OSN Raises Alarm as Digital Eye Care Offers New Hope
The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has raised the alarm that more than 24 million Nigerians are currently living with sight loss, with a staggering 84 per cent of cases attributed to preventable and avoidable causes. As the society pushes for urgent action, the Federal Government has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy combining AI-powered screening, expanded health insurance, and ambitious targets for free cataract surgeries and spectacles to confront the growing crisis.
Sep 9, 2026
Security
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
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
Youth Empowerment
Nigerian Legion Empowers 40 Widows, Trains 220 Commissionaires — National Chairman Henry
Nigerian Legion National Chairman Grace Morenike Henry says the organisation has empowered 40 widows of fallen servicemen and trained over 220 new commissionaires, as the Legion marked its 62nd anniversary in Abuja.
Sep 9, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Abiodun: 100,000 Ogun Women Empowered Under World Bank Programme, UN Deputy Chief Visits
Governor Dapo Abiodun says about 100,000 Ogun women have benefited from the World Bank-backed Nigeria for Women Programme, as UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed visits Abeokuta to meet beneficiaries.
Sep 9, 2026
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
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