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People Tinubu Helped Before Abandoned Him in 2023 — Yilwatda
APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says several politicians previously supported by Tinubu withdrew their backing when he sought the presidency in 2023.
Oct 9, 2026
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Yoruba More Than a Language, Says Hamzat After ‘Masoyinbo’ Appearance
Oct 9, 2026
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FG Rejects Immediate Solar Import Ban to Protect Energy Transition, Savings
Oct 9, 2026
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2027: Wike Threatens to Block Amaechi’s Campaign in Rivers Over Tinubu Insults
Oct 9, 2026
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2027: INEC Displays Voter Register, Begins PVC Distribution
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NBTI Showcases 298 Nigerian Innovators to Global Investors in London
Nigeria has presented 298 innovators to international investors in London, seeking funding, partnerships and access to global markets.
Oct 9, 2026
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How Losing 2023 Election Led Me to Pastoral Work in US — Banky W
Banky W says his 2023 election defeat left him heartbroken but prompted him to seek God’s direction and embrace pastoral ministry.
Oct 9, 2026
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Yoruba More Than a Language, Says Hamzat After ‘Masoyinbo’ Appearance
Hamzat says Yoruba carries identity, history and values, urging its preservation for all future generations.
Oct 9, 2026
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FG Rejects Immediate Solar Import Ban to Protect Energy Transition, Savings
The Federal Government is favouring local solar manufacturing without an immediate import ban that could increase costs for Nigerian consumers.
Oct 9, 2026
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Outrage Over Plan to Livestream US Military Firing Squad Execution
Rights groups, lawmakers and religious leaders have condemned a Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of a convicted Fort Hood shooter.
Oct 9, 2026
Politics
2027: Wike Threatens to Block Amaechi’s Campaign in Rivers Over Tinubu Insults
Wike warned Amaechi could face campaign difficulties in Rivers if he continues attacking Tinubu’s supporters.
Oct 9, 2026
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Army Graduates New Special Forces Battalion in Nasarawa
The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion after six months of intensive training to strengthen counter-terrorism operations nationwide.
Oct 9, 2026
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Lagos APC Unveils Team to Mobilise Non-Indigene Voters for 2027
The Lagos APC has inaugurated a sub-committee to engage non-indigenous residents and ethnic nationality groups as part of its mobilisation strategy for the 2027 elections.
Oct 6, 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
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People Tinubu Helped Before Abandoned Him in 2023 — Yilwatda
APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says several politicians previously supported by Tinubu withdrew their backing when he sought the presidency in 2023.
Oct 9, 2026
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NBTI Showcases 298 Nigerian Innovators to Global Investors in London
Nigeria has presented 298 innovators to international investors in London, seeking funding, partnerships and access to global markets.
Oct 9, 2026
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How Losing 2023 Election Led Me to Pastoral Work in US — Banky W
Banky W says his 2023 election defeat left him heartbroken but prompted him to seek God’s direction and embrace pastoral ministry.
Oct 9, 2026
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Power Minister Sets Up Panel to Stop Grid Attacks
Joseph Tegbe has inaugurated a committee bringing security agencies and power sector stakeholders together to tackle vandalism of electricity infrastructure.
Oct 9, 2026
Politics
2027: Wike Threatens to Block Amaechi’s Campaign in Rivers Over Tinubu Insults
Wike warned Amaechi could face campaign difficulties in Rivers if he continues attacking Tinubu’s supporters.
Oct 9, 2026
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2027: Tinubu Kicks Off Campaign in Kaduna October 24
Yari says Tinubu will officially launch his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24.
Oct 9, 2026
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2027: Atiku Won’t Restore Subsidy to Produce Rich Men — Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi says Atiku’s proposed production subsidy would support Nigerian consumers and local refineries, not enrich wealthy businessmen.
Oct 9, 2026
Politics
Only a Madman Will Vote for Tinubu in 2027 — Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi criticises Tinubu’s economic policies, saying rising living costs and petrol prices should influence voters’ decisions in 2027.
Oct 9, 2026
Sports
Xhaka Fined £136,000, Handed Two-Year Suspended Sentence Over Fake Covid Certificate
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has accepted a suspended £136,000 fine after admitting he obtained a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Oct 9, 2026
Sports
EPL: Man City Players Focused Despite 115-Charge Verdict — Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his players remain focused on football despite the club’s financial-rule verdict and ongoing appeal.
Oct 9, 2026
Sports
Falcons Begin Olympics Qualifying Campaign Against Comoros
Nigeria’s Super Falcons begin their bid for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics against Comoros in Ikenne on Friday.
Oct 9, 2026
Sports
LeBron James Begins Final NBA Season With Defeat to Nets
LeBron James scored 10 points on his Philadelphia 76ers debut, but Brooklyn defeated the team 114-108 in preseason action.
Oct 9, 2026
Tech & Education
Bamidele Unveils N200m Renovated Science College
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has commissioned the renovated Government Science College, Iyin-Ekiti, personally funded at over N200 million, donating buses to the school and nearby FUTESI while promising a second phase of upgrades.
Oct 4, 2026
Tech & Education
Abia Students Crowned Global Debate Champions
Students from public schools in Abia State, representing Nigeria, have emerged overall champions at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, winning four major trophies and 12 laurels after defeating teams from Jordan, India, Qatar, the Philippines, Kenya and others. The historic victory has been hailed as proof that Governor Alex Otti's education reforms are producing world-class scholars.
Oct 4, 2026
Tech & Education
WAEC Appoints Suleiman Kum as New Head of Nigeria National Office
The West African Examinations Council has appointed 56-year-old Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, succeeding Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, who has assumed office as the council’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned test developer, administrator and executive with 28 years of service, Kum is expected to drive technological innovation and examination security across Nigeria’s foremost examinations body.
Oct 4, 2026
Tech & Education
Emmanuel College ’88 Set Renovates Classrooms, Pays Exam Fees
The Progressives of the Unique 1988 Set of Emmanuel College Owerri have unveiled a renovated five-classroom block and paid NECO and WAEC fees for financially disadvantaged students at their alma mater.
Oct 3, 2026
Agriculture
Babalola’s Farmer Support Hits N98m
Legal icon Aare Afe Babalola has disbursed N11.2 million to 81 outstanding farmers across Ekiti State's 16 local government areas, bringing total awards under his annual agricultural scheme since 2015 to N98 million.
Oct 4, 2026
Agriculture
FG Launches African Swine Fever Control Campaign in Southwest
The Federal Government has launched a major African Swine Fever control and biosecurity campaign at the Oke-Aro Pig Farm Estate, distributing protective kits to farmers and pledging comprehensive training to prevent future outbreaks. The intervention by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) targets one of Nigeria's largest pig production clusters, which has suffered devastating losses from the highly contagious disease in the past.
Oct 3, 2026
Agriculture
Kyari: More Farmland Won’t Feed 400 Million Nigerians
Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari says Nigeria must treat agricultural extension as critical infrastructure, disclosing that over 100,000 farmers already receive weekly digital advisories as the country's population heads toward 400 million by 2050.
Oct 2, 2026
Agriculture
Farmland Expansion Alone Won’t Feed Nigeria
Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari says Nigeria must shift to demand-driven, AI-enabled agricultural extension services to boost farm yields, warning that expanding farmland alone can no longer feed the country's growing population.
Oct 1, 2026
Health
NAFDAC Seeks Global Partners for Local Vaccine Production
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on international partners to support the establishment of vaccine manufacturing facilities in Nigeria, saying local production is the missing link in the agency’s push to attain World Health Organisation Maturity Level 4 for vaccine lot release. She spoke at the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos, where she commended President Bola Tinubu’s Executive
Oct 4, 2026
Health
FG Targets 70% Local Drug Production by 2029
The Federal Government is considering a two-year extension of its pharmaceutical manufacturing Executive Order to March 2029, as manufacturers push to cut Nigeria's 70% drug import dependence and position the country as West Africa's pharma hub.
Oct 2, 2026
Health
Delta's Healthcare Revolution: MRI, CT Scanners, 700 New Doctors
Delta State has invested heavily in healthcare infrastructure, acquiring three 1.5-Tesla MRI machines, CT scanners, 25 4D ultrasound machines, and eight dialysis machines, while recruiting over 700 medical personnel and paying the Medical Residency Training Fund. With health insurance coverage rising to 48.43 per cent and maternal mortality dropping from 350 to 120 deaths per 100,000 live births, the Oborevwori administration is building a healthcare system that addresses infrastructure, manpowe
Oct 2, 2026
Health
Doctor Urges Better Care for Ageing Parents
Dr. Akinlawon Olamide urges families to adopt structured, preventive geriatric care plans to holistically manage the health and wellbeing of ageing parents amidst busy modern lifestyles
Oct 2, 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
TAFTA Trains 150 Female Creators to Build Sustainable Careers
, tools, and industry connections through its maiden Creator HQ programme, a three-day immersive training focused on content creation, intellectual property protection, and monetisation. Supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the initiative is designed to help women turn their creative talents into sustainable businesses and long-term careers.
Oct 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Dangote Foundation Gives Students Free Shares
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative that will fund an additional 10 shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO for eligible tertiary students who subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares in their own names. Chairman Aliko Dangote says the programme is about developing a mindset — equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and opportunity to understand how economic value is created and how they can participate in it.
Oct 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
FG Empowers 70 Media Managers With Tablets
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on TVEE has given tablets to 70 digital media personnel to strengthen awareness of government vocational and entrepreneurship programmes ahead of the NPRGS Oyo State rollout.
Oct 2, 2026
Youth Empowerment
MSS Academy Graduates 56 Youths in Event Technology
The Mobile Screen and Sound (MSS) Limited Technical Academy has graduated 56 students from its 10-week training programme in sound engineering, lighting design, and stage production, as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with employable skills and reduce youth idleness. The academy has also promised automatic employment for the best five graduating students, underscoring its commitment to bridging the gap between training and industry placement.
Sep 30, 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