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Trabzonspor Tell Saudis to Pay €30m for Onuachu
Trabzonspor have reportedly demanded €30 million from Al Ahli for Paul Onuachu as the Nigerian considers his future.
Aug 18, 2026
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Osun 2026: 15,000 Police, 30 CPs, Helicopters, Drones Deployed for Saturday Election
Aug 14, 2026
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State Police: Presidency Closes Public Submissions Today
Aug 13, 2026
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Police Summon Osun Senator Over Alleged Threat Against Accord Members
Aug 12, 2026
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Tinubu Approves Landmark Framework to Unlock $50bn Deep Offshore Investments
Aug 11, 2026
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Arbeloa Tips Bassey for Fulham Captaincy
Fulham boss Álvaro Arbeloa says Calvin Bassey has the qualities to become a key leader and captain for the club.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
I Still Pay My Brother for Taking His Name ‘Jay-Jay’ — Okocha
Okocha says his famous Jay-Jay nickname came from his elder brother and jokes that he still pays royalties for it.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
‘That Goal Changed My Life,’ Okocha Recalls Iconic Solo Strike Against Oliver Kahn
Okocha says his famous dribble past Oliver Kahn at Frankfurt transformed his career and brought him international recognition.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
FIFA Sacks Top Official After Infantino Criticism
FIFA ends Kevin Lamour’s tenure after he criticised Infantino and opposed a controversial commercial rights initiative.
Aug 18, 2026
News
Xenophobia: Nigerian Govt to Evacuate 83 More Nigerians From South Africa Wednesday
Federal Government says 83 Nigerians will return from South Africa Wednesday as diplomatic efforts continue over Afrophobic attacks.
Aug 18, 2026
News
Ukum Attack: Benue People Tired of Counting Bodies — Aondoakaa
Aondoakaa urges urgent security operations in Ukum, saying Benue residents are exhausted by repeated killings, displacement and unfulfilled promises.
Aug 18, 2026
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Abuja Flood: ‘Wike Definitely Worsened Problem Immensely’ — Senator Kingibe
Senator Kingibe says unchecked construction and blocked waterways have worsened Abuja flooding, blaming Wike for intensifying existing problems.
Aug 18, 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
Xenophobia: Nigerian Govt to Evacuate 83 More Nigerians From South Africa Wednesday
Federal Government says 83 Nigerians will return from South Africa Wednesday as diplomatic efforts continue over Afrophobic attacks.
Aug 18, 2026
News
Ukum Attack: Benue People Tired of Counting Bodies — Aondoakaa
Aondoakaa urges urgent security operations in Ukum, saying Benue residents are exhausted by repeated killings, displacement and unfulfilled promises.
Aug 18, 2026
News
Abuja Flood: ‘Wike Definitely Worsened Problem Immensely’ — Senator Kingibe
Senator Kingibe says unchecked construction and blocked waterways have worsened Abuja flooding, blaming Wike for intensifying existing problems.
Aug 18, 2026
News
Hospitals Refusing to Treat Our Father, Nollywood Actor Ogogo’s Daughters Cry Out Over Stage-Four Cancer
Daughters of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, appeal for medical help after hospitals reportedly stop his cancer treatment.
Aug 18, 2026
Politics
Sowore Blasts Nigerians Celebrating IBB at 85
Sowore criticised Nigerians celebrating IBB, accusing the former military ruler of worsening Nigeria’s political and economic challenges.
Aug 18, 2026
Politics
Osun Poll: APC Won’t Rush to Congratulate Adeleke — Campaign DG
APC says it will review Osun election results before deciding whether to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Aug 18, 2026
Politics
2027: Why I Won’t Be Campaigning With Peter Obi — Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu says her 2027 role will focus on voter mobilisation, polling-unit structures and protecting votes rather than campaigning.
Aug 18, 2026
Politics
Davido’s Father: What I Did After Hearing APC Gave N50,000 Per Vote
Adedeji Adeleke says he prayed after hearing allegations that APC allegedly offered voters up to N50,000 in Osun election.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
Trabzonspor Tell Saudis to Pay €30m for Onuachu
Trabzonspor have reportedly demanded €30 million from Al Ahli for Paul Onuachu as the Nigerian considers his future.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
Arbeloa Tips Bassey for Fulham Captaincy
Fulham boss Álvaro Arbeloa says Calvin Bassey has the qualities to become a key leader and captain for the club.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
I Still Pay My Brother for Taking His Name ‘Jay-Jay’ — Okocha
Okocha says his famous Jay-Jay nickname came from his elder brother and jokes that he still pays royalties for it.
Aug 18, 2026
Sports
‘That Goal Changed My Life,’ Okocha Recalls Iconic Solo Strike Against Oliver Kahn
Okocha says his famous dribble past Oliver Kahn at Frankfurt transformed his career and brought him international recognition.
Aug 18, 2026
Tech & Education
Jigawa Unveils 10-Year Education Strategic Plan (2026–2035) to Transform Learning Outcomes
Jigawa State has launched a 10-year education strategic plan and local operational plans, developed with UNICEF and NIEPA under an EU-funded programme, targeting access, quality and inclusion across the state's education system.
Aug 17, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Shuts Down IMSU, Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unimplemented 2025 FGN Agreement
ASUU's Imo State University branch has begun a total and indefinite strike, accusing the Imo State Government and university management of failing to implement the December 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement nearly eight months after it was signed.
Aug 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Baze University Establishes Chancellor’s Award to Honour Outstanding Scholarship
Baze University’s Board of Trustees has approved the Chancellor’s Annual Excellence Awards, beginning with prizes for the best PhD supervisor and best published academic staff, to be presented yearly at convocation.
Aug 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Oyo SUBEB Denies Common Entrance Exam Leakage, Threatens Legal Action Against Rumour Peddlers
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has rejected claims of question paper leakage in the 2026 Common Entrance Examination and warned it will take legal action against those spreading false information.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
FSL Launches Commodity Fund to Boost Agric Investment
FSL Asset Management has launched an SEC-regulated Commodity Fund to channel non-bank capital into Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, offering investors exposure to securitised agri-contracts, commercial papers and exchange-traded commodities.
Aug 17, 2026
Agriculture
Bank of Agriculture, WACOT Target 10,000 Jigawa Farmers With Sesame Outgrower Programme
WACOT Limited and the Bank of Agriculture have launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower Programme in Jigawa State, targeting over 10,000 smallholder farmers with input loans, extension services and guaranteed off-take under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
Japan Grants $3.5 Million to Boost Rice Seed Production and Food Security in Nigeria
Japan has committed $3.5 million to support improved rice seed development and distribution in Nigeria through a partnership with the Federal Government and research institutions.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
BATN Foundation, Lagos Launch 'Chicks to Plate' Project to Train 200 Poultry Farmers
BATN Foundation and the Lagos State Government have launched a new poultry development project set to train 200 farmers in modern production methods, extending an eight-year agricultural partnership that began with aquaculture.
Aug 12, 2026
Health
WHO: Nigeria Among 29 Nations Hit by 10,400 Healthcare Attacks in 8 Years, No One Held Accountable
The World Health Organisation says over 10,400 attacks on healthcare have been recorded globally since 2018, killing 5,700 people, with Nigeria listed among 29 affected countries and territories and zero accountability so far.
Aug 17, 2026
Health
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest With Over 2,300 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of the Congo says its ongoing Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people, surpassing the 2018–2020 epidemic to become the country’s deadliest on record, with a case fatality rate of about 47 per cent.
Aug 17, 2026
Health
Katsina Health Workers Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to Government Over Unpaid Salaries and Poor Conditions
Health workers in Katsina State, under NMA and NANNM, have given the state government 21 days to address unpaid salaries, allowances, and poor working conditions or face an indefinite strike.
Aug 12, 2026
Health
DR Congo Ebola Toll Hits 2,011, Nears Record as WHO Says Most Cases Going Undetected
The death toll from DR Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak has climbed to 2,011, with a 45.9% fatality rate, as WHO officials warn only about 30% of infections are being detected and a full-scale trial of an existing vaccine is now being planned.
Aug 12, 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
NNPC/Seplat Energy JV Empowers First Cohort of Teachers in Imo Through STEP
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 127 teachers and education evaluators in Imo State under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), equipping them with digital skills, STEAM-focused teaching techniques and alternative income-generating skills.
Aug 17, 2026
Youth Empowerment
FATE Foundation to Implement $1.1 Million Google.org AI Upskilling Programme in Nigeria
FATE Foundation has partnered with Google.org to roll out a $1.1 million Artificial Intelligence upskilling programme that will train thousands of young Nigerians in AI, data science, and digital skills.
Aug 17, 2026
Youth Empowerment
GETGP 5th Edition to Empower SMEs With N13m Grant
The Centre for Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) has opened applications for the 5th edition of the Grooming Endowment Trust Grant Programme (GETGP), offering 15 SMEs a share of N13 million in non-repayable grants plus training.
Aug 17, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Speaker Abbas Empowers 1,000 Zaria Constituents with Start-up Kits, N100,000 Seed Capital Each
House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has distributed POS machines, tables, chairs, umbrellas and N100,000 seed capital to 1,000 beneficiaries in his Zaria Federal Constituency, urging them to grow their businesses rather than spend the funds.
Aug 17, 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