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Man Utd Ban 685 Accounts in Ticket Touting Crackdown Ahead of Derby
Manchester United has banned 685 accounts and sanctioned 464 others following a major investigation into ticket misuse and touting.
Sep 11, 2026
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Police Bust Alleged Child-Stealing Gang, Rescue Three Children in Ogun
Sep 11, 2026
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Lawyer Counters IGP Warning, Says Nigerians Can Film Police on Duty
Sep 11, 2026
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US Panel Demands Fresh Security Reforms 25 Years After 9/11
Sep 11, 2026
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US Panel Says Africa Now World’s Most Active Terrorism Theatre
Sep 11, 2026
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La Liga: Mbappe Condemns AI Meme Comparing Him to Dictator
Kylian Mbappe has criticised AI-generated memes comparing him to dictators, calling the trend insensitive despite its humorous intentions.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Egyptian Teenager Abdelkarim to Extend Barca Deal to 2030
Barcelona have agreed a new contract with Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, keeping the promising forward at the club until 2030.
Sep 11, 2026
News
LASTMA Seeks China Partnership for Smart Traffic Technology
LASTMA is seeking Chinese expertise and technology partnerships to strengthen traffic management, reduce congestion and improve road safety.
Sep 11, 2026
News
FG to Train 250,000 Teachers Without Teaching Qualifications
Federal Government launches pathway to professionally qualify 250,000 serving teachers while they remain in classrooms nationwide by 2027.
Sep 11, 2026
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UNIBEN Lecturers Refuse to Call Off Strike Over Half Salary Dispute
ASUU-UNIBEN has maintained its indefinite strike, demanding full payment of salaries despite management’s denial of underpayment.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
2027: INEC Asks Court to Dismiss Atiku’s Suit Over Tinubu Certificates
INEC has urged the Federal High Court to dismiss Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility over alleged certificate discrepancies.
Sep 11, 2026
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Bosun Tijani Steps Down From ITU Deputy Secretary-General Race
Bosun Tijani has withdrawn from the ITU race, choosing to remain focused on Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
Sep 11, 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
LASTMA Seeks China Partnership for Smart Traffic Technology
LASTMA is seeking Chinese expertise and technology partnerships to strengthen traffic management, reduce congestion and improve road safety.
Sep 11, 2026
News
FG to Train 250,000 Teachers Without Teaching Qualifications
Federal Government launches pathway to professionally qualify 250,000 serving teachers while they remain in classrooms nationwide by 2027.
Sep 11, 2026
News
UNIBEN Lecturers Refuse to Call Off Strike Over Half Salary Dispute
ASUU-UNIBEN has maintained its indefinite strike, demanding full payment of salaries despite management’s denial of underpayment.
Sep 11, 2026
News
Bosun Tijani Steps Down From ITU Deputy Secretary-General Race
Bosun Tijani has withdrawn from the ITU race, choosing to remain focused on Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
2027: INEC Asks Court to Dismiss Atiku’s Suit Over Tinubu Certificates
INEC has urged the Federal High Court to dismiss Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility over alleged certificate discrepancies.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Kwankwaso Asks Atiku to Retire, Says ‘We’ll Care for You’
Rabiu Kwankwaso urges Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential bid, citing his age and health.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Obi: Why I Can’t Step Down for Atiku
Peter Obi says he will not withdraw his 2027 presidential ambition for Atiku Abubakar, insisting Nigerians deserve a competitive choice.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Gombe Swears in 19 Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
Governor Inuwa Yahaya says latest appointments represent the largest single recruitment of Permanent Secretaries in Gombe’s history.
Sep 10, 2026
Sports
Man Utd Ban 685 Accounts in Ticket Touting Crackdown Ahead of Derby
Manchester United has banned 685 accounts and sanctioned 464 others following a major investigation into ticket misuse and touting.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Mbappe Condemns AI Meme Comparing Him to Dictator
Kylian Mbappe has criticised AI-generated memes comparing him to dictators, calling the trend insensitive despite its humorous intentions.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Egyptian Teenager Abdelkarim to Extend Barca Deal to 2030
Barcelona have agreed a new contract with Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, keeping the promising forward at the club until 2030.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Ronaldo Chases Asian Glory as Saudi Clubs Dominate Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Al-Nassr’s latest bid for continental success as five Saudi Arabian clubs prepare to compete in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite.
Sep 11, 2026
Tech & Education
Federal Unity Colleges Resume Monday, September 14 — Education Ministry Assures Parents of Tight Security
The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as scheduled, with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, assuring parents and guardians that security agencies have been placed on heightened vigilance. The reassurance comes amid heightened concerns following recent public health emergencies that forced school closures in several states.
Sep 11, 2026
Tech & Education
Advocates Demand Data Revolution for Children With Disabilities in FCT
A coalition of disability advocacy organizations has warned that children with intellectual disabilities are effectively invisible in Nigeria's education data systems, making it impossible to assess whether inclusive education policies are working.
Sep 11, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Gives FG Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended strike without further notice if the Federal Government fails to clear outstanding salaries and arrears owed to lecturers across the country. The union's National President, in a fiery statement, accused the government of reneging on the 2009 agreement and the 2022 memorandum of understanding, warning that members have exhausted their patience and will not hesitate to shut down public universities again.
Sep 11, 2026
Tech & Education
FG Launches Free 100MB Daily Data for Public School Students from October 1
Nigerian students in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions will get 100MB of zero-rated daily data to access approved educational platforms starting October 1, under an NCC-led initiative involving MTN, Airtel, and Globacom.
Sep 11, 2026
Agriculture
Desertification Fight: NAGGW Raises 500,000 Seedlings for Jigawa Tree Planting Project
In a major push to combat desertification and environmental degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has raised over 500,000 seedlings of various tree species for planting across Jigawa State in the 2026 season. The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Sale Abubakar, disclosed this during a field inspection of project sites, revealing ambitious targets that include 50 hectares of refilling, 50 hectares of new plantations, and a 10-kilometre shelter belt to protect communiti
Sep 11, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu's Dormant Palm Plantations Spring Back to Life as UPPL Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery
In a major boost for Nigeria's agricultural renaissance, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL) has commenced commercial production of palm oil, breathing life into long-abandoned plantations across the state. With an additional $2.2 million investment in a state-of-the-art refinery and ambitious plans for a public listing, the public-private partnership is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Enugu's economic transformation under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.
Sep 9, 2026
Agriculture
Cassava is Benue's 'Crude Oil': Agro Company Launches Revolution with Drones, Surveillance to Transform Farmers' Fortunes
Green Harvest Food Stuff has declared cassava as Benue State's equivalent of crude oil, launching a farmer awareness programme that deploys drones and surveillance cameras to revolutionise production. The company's Executive Director declared that proper processing and export of the crop could transform farmers' fortunes, position Benue as a major carbohydrate hub, and even support renewable energy development through bioethanol production.
Sep 8, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu United Palm Products Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery to Boost Nigeria's Palm Oil
Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership between the Enugu State Government and Pragmatic Palms Limited, has commenced commercial production of palm oil for the Nigerian market, with plans to expand into refined products and establish a new industrial complex. The company has also committed an additional $2.2 million to install a refinery that will process crude palm oil into olein and stearin, as it works to revive dormant agricultural assets and strengthen the st
Sep 8, 2026
Health
eHealth Africa: 23m Children Vaccinated Against Polio Across 15 States in H1 2026
eHealth Africa says more than 23 million children were vaccinated against polio and other preventable diseases across 15 Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, backed by digital microplanning tools deployed in over 205,000 settlements.
Sep 11, 2026
Health
84% of 24 Million Sight Loss Cases in Nigeria Preventable, OSN Raises Alarm as Digital Eye Care Offers New Hope
The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has raised the alarm that more than 24 million Nigerians are currently living with sight loss, with a staggering 84 per cent of cases attributed to preventable and avoidable causes. As the society pushes for urgent action, the Federal Government has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy combining AI-powered screening, expanded health insurance, and ambitious targets for free cataract surgeries and spectacles to confront the growing crisis.
Sep 9, 2026
Health
Diphtheria Outbreak in Zamfara: 39 Children Dead, 261 Suspected Cases as Vaccine Gaps Fuel Silent Return
A devastating diphtheria outbreak has claimed 39 lives, mostly infants aged six to ten months, across 10 local government areas in Zamfara State, with health workers racing against time to contain the spread. As UNICEF reveals that only 22 per cent of confirmed cases nationally had received routine immunisations, authorities are confronting the deadly consequences of missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent vaccine hesitancy.
Sep 9, 2026
Health
Reaching Hospital No Longer Enough to Save Pregnant Women, Professor Warns as Study Exposes 998 Maternal Deaths
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has issued a stark warning that the belief that reaching a tertiary hospital guarantees survival during childbirth is no longer true in Nigeria. Presenting findings from a national study that recorded 998 maternal deaths and 1,451 near-misses across 42 public hospitals, the expert revealed that systemic failures, acute equipment deficits, severe brain drain, and institutional delays are the new killers, even for women who make it to the facility alive.
Sep 9, 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
Fidelity Bank, GIFA Empower 300 Akwa Ibom Women with N25m Grants, Business Equipment
In a major boost for female entrepreneurship in Akwa Ibom State, Fidelity Bank Plc and the Patience Umo Eno Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) have empowered 300 women with N25 million in cash grants, 50 sewing machines, 50 grinding machines, and 500 bags of food items. The intervention, which brings the total number of women reached by GIFA's empowerment programmes to about 7,000, is designed to transform small-scale businesses into sustainable enterprises across the state's 31 local government a
Sep 11, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Nigerian Legion Empowers 40 Widows, Trains 220 Commissionaires — National Chairman Henry
Nigerian Legion National Chairman Grace Morenike Henry says the organisation has empowered 40 widows of fallen servicemen and trained over 220 new commissionaires, as the Legion marked its 62nd anniversary in Abuja.
Sep 9, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Abiodun: 100,000 Ogun Women Empowered Under World Bank Programme, UN Deputy Chief Visits
Governor Dapo Abiodun says about 100,000 Ogun women have benefited from the World Bank-backed Nigeria for Women Programme, as UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed visits Abeokuta to meet beneficiaries.
Sep 9, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Simply Exponential, ILO Partner to Train 200 Master Trainers in Entrepreneur Development Programme
Simply Exponential Consult Limited has launched a rollout of the International Labour Organization’s Start and Improve Your Business Train-Trainer Programme across Lagos and Abuja, aiming to equip 200 professionals with the skills to support entrepreneurs and small businesses nationwide. The initiative, which features a hybrid certification model and a 30-day implementation phase, is designed to create a multiplier effect of certified trainers who will deliver standardised business support acros
Sep 9, 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