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US Open: Zheng Stuns Swiatek After Another 5-0 Comeback
Qinwen Zheng erased another 5-0 deficit to stun Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarter-finals in New York.
Sep 8, 2026
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Iran Warns South Korea Against Military Role in Strait of Hormuz
Sep 7, 2026
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NAICOM Moves to Wind Up NICON Insurance, Appoints Ume Receiver
Sep 7, 2026
News
Actress Temitope Osoba for Burial in Ogun Thursday
Sep 7, 2026
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UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Pose Existential Risk to Humanity
Sep 7, 2026
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FIFA, CAF Send Delegation to Abuja, Say No Decision Yet on Nigeria Football Reforms
FIFA and CAF will assess Nigeria’s football crisis in Abuja, stressing that no reform decision has been reached.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
Cricket: Chukwuonye Relishes Nigeria’s U-19 World Cup Qualifier Triumph
Nigeria captain Christabel Chukwuonye celebrates emotional victory as Junior Yellow Greens secure historic World Cup qualification.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
Ogunsakin Records First Grand Slam Main-Draw Win
Nigerian teenager Seun Ogunsakin stages comeback victory at US Open Juniors, securing historic first Grand Slam main-draw success.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Team Step Up Preparations for African Championship
Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team intensifies training ahead of continental championship in Tunisia, targeting strong performance among Africa’s best.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
Why Peter Obi Got It Wrong by Picking Datti Baba-Ahmed in 2023 — Isaac Fayose
Isaac Fayose says Peter Obi’s choice of Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mate contributed to challenges surrounding the 2023 presidential campaign.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
2027: Atiku’s Promise to Reverse Fuel Subsidy Is Equivalent to APC’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket — Fayemi
Fayemi says Atiku’s subsidy promise could become a major political liability, comparing it to APC’s controversial 2023 ticket.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
‘My Email, Social Media Flooded With ‘Hogwash’ on Tinubu’ — Fani-Kayode Attacks US Firm Working for Atiku
Fani-Kayode dismisses fresh claims about Tinubu, accusing Atiku-linked lobbyists of spreading unverified allegations against President.
Sep 8, 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 Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate in Oyo, Rescue 17 Children
Police uncover interstate child trafficking network, arrest seven suspects and confirm six children died while allegedly held captive.
Sep 8, 2026
News
Power Remains Biggest Obstacle to Industrial Growth — Minister
Industries face rising operating costs as unreliable electricity undermines productivity, competitiveness and Nigeria’s industrial expansion efforts.
Sep 8, 2026
News
N355.9bn NELFUND Loans Face Recovery Risk
Policy brief warns student loan recovery is uncertain, urges income-data integration to strengthen repayment and protect scheme sustainability.
Sep 8, 2026
News
Counterfeit Crisis: NAFDAC Blames Chinese Dealers Amid Backlash
NAFDAC links Chinese counterfeiters in Nigeria to the growing circulation of fake goods, warning of serious economic and health consequences.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
Why Peter Obi Got It Wrong by Picking Datti Baba-Ahmed in 2023 — Isaac Fayose
Isaac Fayose says Peter Obi’s choice of Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mate contributed to challenges surrounding the 2023 presidential campaign.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
2027: Atiku’s Promise to Reverse Fuel Subsidy Is Equivalent to APC’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket — Fayemi
Fayemi says Atiku’s subsidy promise could become a major political liability, comparing it to APC’s controversial 2023 ticket.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
‘My Email, Social Media Flooded With ‘Hogwash’ on Tinubu’ — Fani-Kayode Attacks US Firm Working for Atiku
Fani-Kayode dismisses fresh claims about Tinubu, accusing Atiku-linked lobbyists of spreading unverified allegations against President.
Sep 8, 2026
Politics
Defamation: JNI, CAN Seek Restraint as El-Rufai Sues Musa for ₦10bn
Religious leaders urge peace and restraint as El-Rufai demands ₦10bn compensation from Defence Minister Christopher Musa.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
US Open: Zheng Stuns Swiatek After Another 5-0 Comeback
Qinwen Zheng erased another 5-0 deficit to stun Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarter-finals in New York.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
FIFA, CAF Send Delegation to Abuja, Say No Decision Yet on Nigeria Football Reforms
FIFA and CAF will assess Nigeria’s football crisis in Abuja, stressing that no reform decision has been reached.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
Cricket: Chukwuonye Relishes Nigeria’s U-19 World Cup Qualifier Triumph
Nigeria captain Christabel Chukwuonye celebrates emotional victory as Junior Yellow Greens secure historic World Cup qualification.
Sep 8, 2026
Sports
Ogunsakin Records First Grand Slam Main-Draw Win
Nigerian teenager Seun Ogunsakin stages comeback victory at US Open Juniors, securing historic first Grand Slam main-draw success.
Sep 8, 2026
Tech & Education
FG Opens N50m Student Venture Grant for 50 Innovators, Restores Full Autonomy to NMEC
In a twin policy move to drive youth innovation and adult education, the Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to 50 student-led ventures nationwide. Simultaneously, the government has restored full institutional autonomy to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), marking a major milestone in Nigeria's fight against illiteracy.
Sep 7, 2026
Tech & Education
NAF Commissions Renovated Schools, Four Solar Boreholes in Yobe's Potiskum
The Nigerian Air Force has commissioned renovated classroom blocks and four solar-powered boreholes in Potiskum LGA, Yobe State, as part of civil-military relations projects honouring Air Vice Marshal Idi Sani.
Sep 7, 2026
Tech & Education
Babcock University Inducts 20 New Doctors, MDCN Warns Against Social Media Misuse
Babcock University has inducted 20 newly qualified doctors of its Orion 11 class, with MDCN officials urging them to secure housemanship placements promptly and practise with empathy, humility, and teamwork.
Sep 7, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Rejects UNIOSUN VC Tenure Extension, Faults Adeleke's 'Illegal' Two-Year Offer
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNIOSUN chapter, has rejected Governor Ademola Adeleke's two-year tenure extension for Vice-Chancellor Prof. Clement Adebooye, citing a clear violation of the university's establishment law. Despite the Osun State House of Assembly's subsequent passage of an amendment bill to validate the governor's action, the union maintains its stance and awaits formal confirmation from the VC before deciding on its next course of action.
Sep 4, 2026
Agriculture
NASENI Deploys Solar Irrigation Systems to Boost Farming in Kano's Gabasawa, Kumbotso
NASENI has introduced solar-powered irrigation systems in Gabasawa and Kumbotso local government areas of Kano State, aiming to cut farmers' fuel costs and expand year-round agricultural activity.
Sep 3, 2026
Agriculture
Food Security Push: Adamawa Govt Approves N2.2 Billion For Dry Season Fertiliser
In a significant move to boost agricultural production and ensure year-round farming, the Adamawa State Government has approved N2.2 billion for the procurement of 46,300 bags of assorted fertilisers for dry-season farming. The approval, part of a broader N5 billion development package, underscores the state's commitment to sustaining food production beyond the rainy season and strengthening the livelihoods of farmers across the region.
Sep 3, 2026
Agriculture
FG Reassures Farmers of Continued Support to Boost Food Security
The Federal Government has assured Nigerian farmers of its continued support through improved policies, security measures, and agricultural interventions aimed at boosting food production.
Aug 31, 2026
Agriculture
SEDC to Launch 15 Agromechanisation Projects, Vows to Revive South East's Lost Agro-Industrial Glory
The South East Development Commission plans 15 agromechanisation projects across Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra and Ebonyi states, starting with a pilot in Nomeh, Enugu, aimed at reviving the region's 1950s-60s economic boom.
Aug 28, 2026
Health
Diphtheria Crisis: NCDC Records 10,000 Cases, 300 Deaths as Nigeria's Immunisation Gaps Fuel Outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 10,000 confirmed diphtheria cases and over 300 deaths in 2026, with northern states bearing the brunt of the outbreak. Health authorities have identified inadequate vaccination coverage, with over 60 per cent of suspected cases among unvaccinated individuals, as the primary driver of transmission, prompting urgent calls for a decisive shift from reactive outbreak management to sustained prevention.
Sep 7, 2026
Health
Cash-Only Scandal: FCT Hospital Patients Allege Illegal Payments, Missing Receipts Despite Cashless Policy Push
A News Agency of Nigeria survey has uncovered widespread allegations of persistent cash-only payment demands at public hospitals in Abuja's satellite towns, with patients claiming they were directed to PoS operators or private accounts and denied official receipts. While hospital authorities have denied knowledge of any diversion schemes and challenged complainants to provide evidence, the revelations have raised serious concerns about financial transparency and accountability in government-owne
Sep 7, 2026
Health
Cholera Scare: FCT Agency Warns Against Open Defecation as Rainy Season Heightens Outbreak Risk
The Federal Capital Territory Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has issued an urgent warning to residents against open defecation in bushes and uncompleted buildings, citing the heightened risk of a cholera outbreak during the rainy season. The agency's executive director cautioned that the dangerous practice not only facilitates disease transmission but also exposes residents to reptile attacks, as the FCT intensifies sensitisation campaigns across 62 wards to promote proper sa
Sep 7, 2026
Health
Lagos Govt Debunks Extortion Claims, Confirms Patient Received N93,950 Free Emergency Care
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has cleared Randle General Hospital of extortion allegations, revealing that 21-year-old patient Alimat Oshodi received lifesaving emergency treatment and financial assistance worth N93,950 free of charge. Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi said the investigation confirmed that the state's social health protection mechanisms functioned as intended, ensuring no patient is denied care due to financial constraints.
Sep 4, 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
FirstBank SMEConnect Webinar: Practical Sales Strategies to Win Customers, Boost Revenue
FirstBank has announced the third-quarter edition of its SMEConnect Webinar, scheduled for September 9, 2026, under the theme "The SME Growth Blueprint: Practical Sales Strategies to Win Customers and Boost Revenue." The session aims to equip business owners with proven methodologies for enhancing brand visibility, strengthening customer acquisition, and achieving sustainable growth, featuring insights from successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Sep 7, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Amstel Malta Empowers Abia Women with Business Grants, Beauty Packs at August Meeting
In a celebration of womanhood and entrepreneurship, Amstel Malta has awarded business grants and beauty gift packs to women in Abia State during the annual August Meeting held in Umuahia. The initiative, which saw five female entrepreneurs receive financial support to grow their enterprises, underscores the brand's commitment to empowering women beyond a single occasion while fostering economic independence at the grassroots level.
Sep 4, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Fidelity Bank Opens SME Hub, Offers Free Training to 1,000 Entrepreneurs in Kano
Fidelity Bank has launched Nigeria’s first dedicated SME Hub in Kano and rolled out free nationwide training programmes, aiming to cut start-up costs, build capacity and support entrepreneurs from start-up to large enterprise.
Sep 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Edo First Lady's Office Empowers Over 300 Women with Micro-Business Grants
The Office of the Edo State First Lady, Edesili Okpebholo, has given micro-business grants to over 300 women, mostly from Edo Central and Edo North, to expand trading, farming, and other small enterprises.
Sep 3, 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