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LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, describing it as the final deal of his NBA career. The four-time champion will team up with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown in pursuit of one last NBA title.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled October 8, 2026, to hear Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. The hearing will take place behind closed doors, with the final ruling to be delivered at a later date.
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The Abia State Government has pledged to improve access to safe water and sanitation through long-term infrastructure development, rehabilitation of water facilities and strategic partnerships under a new rural WASH investment plan.
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Governor Peter Mbah has assured the public that Enugu Air remains committed to the highest safety standards following the runway excursion at Benin Airport, pledging full cooperation with investigators and reaffirming that passenger safety will always come first.
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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four officers captured in a viral video making ethnically insensitive remarks during a stop-and-search operation. The officers are under investigation as the command pledges disciplinary action and reiterates its commitment to professional policing.
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NiDCOM has honoured Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi for inventing HaloBraid, the world's first braid-assist robot, which has raised $7 million in funding and attracted thousands of salons ahead of its commercial rollout.
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INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has assured Nigerians that every valid vote will count in the 2027 general elections, reaffirming the commission's commitment to conducting free, fair, credible and transparent polls.
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The NBA Port Harcourt Branch election has been postponed indefinitely after candidates protested the late publication of the voters’ register and alleged that the Electoral Committee failed to follow the branch’s bye-laws.
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
LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, describing it as the final deal of his NBA career. The four-time champion will team up with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown in pursuit of one last NBA title.
News
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled October 8, 2026, to hear Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. The hearing will take place behind closed doors, with the final ruling to be delivered at a later date.
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The Abia State Government has pledged to improve access to safe water and sanitation through long-term infrastructure development, rehabilitation of water facilities and strategic partnerships under a new rural WASH investment plan.
News
Governor Peter Mbah has assured the public that Enugu Air remains committed to the highest safety standards following the runway excursion at Benin Airport, pledging full cooperation with investigators and reaffirming that passenger safety will always come first.
Politics
Kwankwaso dismisses Ganduje’s criticism, insists former APC chairman lacks influence to determine Kano’s electoral outcome.
Politics
Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s deception claims, insisting 2003 defeat was genuine and denying alliance with Atiku.
Politics
Abia Governor Alex Otti rejects Uzodimma’s claim of unanimous south-east backing for Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
Politics
Falana says APC consensus primaries promote plutocracy, weaken democracy, and threaten Nigeria’s electoral integrity and accountability.
Sports
Nigeria's para powerlifting team has earned ₦27.5 million in performance rewards after winning one gold and two silver medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Esther Nworgu leading the team by setting a Games record to claim gold.
Sports
Andrea Pirlo has reportedly agreed to become the new Italy head coach on a four-year deal, replacing Gennaro Gattuso as the Italian Football Federation begins a long-term rebuilding project following the country's latest World Cup qualification failure.
Sports
Former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker joins German FA as managing director for sport until 2030 World Cup.
Sports
The Super Falcons have unveiled a 10-star jersey ahead of the 2026 WAFCON, with each star representing one of Nigeria's 10 African titles. The team debuted the new kit in a 2-1 friendly win over Tanzania and will wear it as they pursue an 11th continental crown.
Tech & Education
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has donated Nigeria's first state-government-built JAMB zonal headquarters and 500-seat CBT centre in Maiduguri, completing the project in under six months.
Tech & Education
UBEC and LASUBEB have begun distributing 15,675 teaching and learning materials to public primary schools across Lagos, aiming to strengthen foundational learning and improve classroom delivery in all 20 education authorities
Tech & Education
The Aquinas College Akure Old Students' Association has honoured 35 outstanding alumni at the grand finale of activities marking the school's 75th anniversary, reaffirming its legacy of excellence.
Tech & Education
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has called for broader Mandarin language instruction in Nigerian schools, describing the language as a gateway to global opportunities as both countries mark the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchange.
Agriculture
Nigeria has unveiled a 10-year agrifood roadmap that aims to strengthen food sovereignty, reduce poverty, attract $100 billion in investment and align national agriculture policy with the African Union’s Kampala Declaration for 2026–2035
Agriculture
A foundation working with the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation has trained 28 community seed producers and distributed more than 1,000 agro-inputs to smallholder farmers in Northern Bauchi, in a push to strengthen local seed systems and climate-resilient farming.
Agriculture
Nigeria’s fish industry still cannot meet domestic demand, with local production lagging far behind consumption and forcing the country to rely heavily on imports despite recent gains in output
Agriculture
Vice President Kashim Shettima has received the final report on the World Bank-backed $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme, known as AGROW, signaling the end of the design phase and the start of nationwide implementation to boost productivity, private investment and food security
Health
Nigerian governors have adopted a new health security scorecard to help states measure outbreak preparedness, identify gaps and strengthen accountability ahead of future public health emergencies.
Health
The Federal Government has moved to resolve the labour crisis at FUTA Teaching Hospital in Akure by inviting Ondo labour unions and hospital stakeholders to a high-level meeting aimed at restoring industrial peace and protecting healthcare services.
Health
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has approved the recruitment of 40 doctors — comprising Medical Officers, Senior Medical Officers, and Consultants — to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state's 17 public hospitals.
Health
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen food safety enforcement, improve surveillance and testing, and invest in clean water and sanitation as Nigeria battles rising cases of food-induced diseases.
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
NAOWA’s 4 Brigade Chapter has partnered with the Ocean Wave Group to launch a two-month skills acquisition programme for 100 women and youths in Ekehuan Military Cantonment, Benin City, with training in vocational and digital trades aimed at self-reliance, entrepreneurship and income generation.
Youth Empowerment
Lagos State has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip young people with digital, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, positioning youth innovation as a driver of jobs, enterprise and long-term economic growth.
Youth Empowerment
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund, in partnership with POWA and the Nigeria Police Force, has launched a skills acquisition and empowerment programme for spouses of junior police officers, aiming to strengthen family welfare, create small businesses and reduce unemployment among police households.
Youth Empowerment
Fifty young people from New Kuchingoro and Kuje IDP camps in Abuja have completed a 10‑week social entrepreneurship and digital‑skills programme organised by Initiatives for Social Inclusion and Grassroots Literacy in partnership with Amala Education, equipping them with tools to build sustainable livelihoods beyond displacement.
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.
