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Tottenham Sign Savinho From Man City for £75m
Tottenham complete £75m signing of Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City, with deal potentially rising to £85m.
Aug 25, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026
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Canada Records 182,100 New Permanent Residents in H1 2026
Aug 23, 2026
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MultiChoice Nigeria Remains Deeply Nigerian, Says CEO
Aug 23, 2026
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Adebayo Faults Tinubu for Missing 2027 Peace Accord Signing
Aug 23, 2026
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‘He Hasn’t Done Anything Wrong’ — Eto’o Backs Infantino’s Re-Election
Samuel Eto’o backs Gianni Infantino, praising his impact on global football despite growing criticism ahead of elections.
Aug 25, 2026
Sports
Roger Federer Rules Out Tennis Comeback After US Open Exhibition
Roger Federer rules out professional tennis comeback, saying his body is done despite emotional US Open exhibition return.
Aug 25, 2026
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Sokoto Govt Calls for Regional Approach to Tackle Banditry in North-West
Sokoto urges North-West states to unite security efforts, intelligence sharing and rehabilitation programmes against banditry.
Aug 25, 2026
Politics
Alleged US Drug Trafficking: Tinubu’s Records’ll Be Disclosed But Important Aspect Hidden — Ejimakor
Ejimakor says Tinubu’s US records may emerge publicly, but sensitive details could remain withheld under FOIA protections.
Aug 25, 2026
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Osinbajo Advocates People-Centred Reforms at NBA Conference
Osinbajo urges Nigeria’s judiciary to prioritise citizens, data-driven reforms, access to justice and stronger institutional ownership.
Aug 25, 2026
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Nigeria Must Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late, LASU Don Warns
LASU professor urges Nigeria to urgently regulate AI, warning technology could outpace governance and deepen inequality.
Aug 25, 2026
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Stop Inviting African Dictators, Falana Faults NBA Over George Weah Invitation
Falana criticises NBA for inviting George Weah, alleging his administration undermined Liberia’s judiciary and rule of law.
Aug 25, 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
Sokoto Govt Calls for Regional Approach to Tackle Banditry in North-West
Sokoto urges North-West states to unite security efforts, intelligence sharing and rehabilitation programmes against banditry.
Aug 25, 2026
News
Osinbajo Advocates People-Centred Reforms at NBA Conference
Osinbajo urges Nigeria’s judiciary to prioritise citizens, data-driven reforms, access to justice and stronger institutional ownership.
Aug 25, 2026
News
Nigeria Must Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late, LASU Don Warns
LASU professor urges Nigeria to urgently regulate AI, warning technology could outpace governance and deepen inequality.
Aug 25, 2026
News
Stop Inviting African Dictators, Falana Faults NBA Over George Weah Invitation
Falana criticises NBA for inviting George Weah, alleging his administration undermined Liberia’s judiciary and rule of law.
Aug 25, 2026
Politics
Alleged US Drug Trafficking: Tinubu’s Records’ll Be Disclosed But Important Aspect Hidden — Ejimakor
Ejimakor says Tinubu’s US records may emerge publicly, but sensitive details could remain withheld under FOIA protections.
Aug 25, 2026
Politics
Drama as Sowore, Amaechi, Obi Clash Over Fuel Subsidy at NBA Conference in Port Harcourt
Sowore, Amaechi and Obi clash over fuel subsidy removal, governance and economic policy during a heated NBA conference debate.
Aug 25, 2026
Politics
Mismanagement of Subsidy Proceeds Not Reason to Reverse Removal — Obi
Peter Obi says subsidy removal was necessary, but recovered funds should have been properly invested or saved for Nigerians.
Aug 25, 2026
Politics
2027: ‘Tinubu, APC Too Desperate’ — Dino Melaye Attacks NRS Boss Over Campaign Fundraising Role
Dino Melaye accuses Tinubu and APC of desperation over NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji’s reported appointment to the 2027 campaign fundraising team.
Aug 25, 2026
Sports
Tottenham Sign Savinho From Man City for £75m
Tottenham complete £75m signing of Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City, with deal potentially rising to £85m.
Aug 25, 2026
Sports
‘He Hasn’t Done Anything Wrong’ — Eto’o Backs Infantino’s Re-Election
Samuel Eto’o backs Gianni Infantino, praising his impact on global football despite growing criticism ahead of elections.
Aug 25, 2026
Sports
Roger Federer Rules Out Tennis Comeback After US Open Exhibition
Roger Federer rules out professional tennis comeback, saying his body is done despite emotional US Open exhibition return.
Aug 25, 2026
Sports
Nigeria Risks International Judo Exile Over Leadership Crisis
Nigeria faces possible international judo suspension as the leadership crisis within the federation deepens ahead of a fresh election.
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
16 Unilorin Graduates Record First Class at Nigerian Law School
The University of Ilorin has recorded another strong performance at the Nigerian Law School, with 16 of its graduates earning First Class in the Bar Final Examinations.
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
Kaduna Approves ₦300m Earned Allowance for KASU Lecturers, Sets Up Committee to Avert Strike
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved a one-off ₦300 million Earned Academic Allowance for KASU lecturers and constituted a nine-member committee to negotiate with ASUU and other staff unions.
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
UNIZIK Suspends Lecturer for Three Months Over Examination Misconduct Case
Nnamdi Azikiwe University has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye for three months with half salary after an investigative panel found breaches in his handling of an alleged examination misconduct case involving a female student
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
ISACA Global President Celebrates Nigerian IT Professionals, Hails Rising Influence in Global Cybersecurity and Governance
The Global President of ISACA has praised Nigerian IT professionals for their growing contributions to international standards in cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital trust during a visit to Lagos.
Aug 24, 2026
Agriculture
BATN Foundation Plants 22,000 Economic Trees Across Kano, Jigawa to Boost Rural Incomes
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has launched a 22,000-tree afforestation project spanning 11 local government areas in Kano and Jigawa, pairing environmental restoration with income-generating fruit and cash-crop species for rural households.
Aug 25, 2026
Agriculture
Women Farmers Fund Cooperatives to Expand Grassroots Agribusiness
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has disbursed N25.2 million to 12 women-led cooperative clusters, giving each N2.1 million to expand agribusinesses, strengthen savings and prepare for access to formal loans.
Aug 25, 2026
Agriculture
Taraba Launches Mass Artificial Insemination Programme to Boost Cattle Production
The Taraba State Government and L-PRES have launched a statewide artificial insemination programme to improve cattle genetics, increase milk and meat production, and raise the income of livestock farmers.
Aug 24, 2026
Agriculture
FCMB Deepens Agritech With AI Advisory in Local Languages
FCMB plans to deploy AI-powered agricultural advisory services in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo to help smallholder farmers access real-time information, improve productivity and connect with formal finance.
Aug 24, 2026
Health
Katsina Pays Mothers ₦1,000 Transport Fare Per Visit to Boost Child Immunisation Turnout
Katsina State is going beyond free vaccinations by paying mothers ₦1,000 in transport support for every immunisation visit, an incentive health officials say is helping remove a major barrier to routine childhood vaccination.
Aug 25, 2026
Health
Kano Assembly Demands Urgent Intervention as Diphtheria Kills 50 Children
The Kano State House of Assembly has called for urgent government action after a diphtheria outbreak reportedly killed more than 50 children in Rano Local Government Area and spread to communities in neighbouring Kiru.
Aug 25, 2026
Health
Kidnapping Crisis Deepens Nigeria's Doctor Shortage as 91 Health Workers Abducted in Two Years
Nigeria's worsening insecurity is directly threatening healthcare access, with 91 health workers kidnapped and 15 killed since 2023, compounding a doctor-to-patient ratio already far below WHO standards.
Aug 25, 2026
Health
Kwara Launches Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap, Targets Public Health Threat-Free Status by 2030
Kwara State has unveiled a comprehensive viral hepatitis elimination roadmap, aiming to diagnose and treat the majority of infected residents by 2030 in line with WHO global targets, as officials warn the disease remains a "silent killer" in communities.
Aug 24, 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
UBA Graduates 374 Young Professionals, Reinforces Commitment to Youth Development and Talent Pipeline
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has graduated 374 participants from its Young Professionals Programme, with 312 offered full-time employment as the bank continues to invest in building Nigeria’s next generation of banking leaders.
Aug 24, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NNPC/Seplat JV Graduates First Cohort of 127 Teachers in Imo Under STEP Programme
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated its maiden Imo State cohort of 127 teachers and education evaluators trained in digital skills, STEAM teaching techniques and entrepreneurship under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme.
Aug 18, 2026
Youth Empowerment
FGN/IFAD-VCDP Distribute Farm Equipment to Farmers to Boost Food Security in Kogi, Empower 33 PWDs
The Federal Government/IFAD Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State has distributed agricultural equipment to about 300 farmers and provided start-up packs to 33 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across five local government areas to boost food security and promote inclusion.
Aug 18, 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
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