Sports
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente questioned FIFA’s referee appointment, urging strict officiating and warning against Argentina’s gamesmanship ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.
Sports
Argentina have lodged a complaint with FIFA, alleging Spain received an unfair scheduling advantage before the World Cup final due to longer recovery and better preparations.
News
Police in Yobe arrested a suspected drug baron and an alleged kidnapping kingpin, recovering hard drugs, cash and launching a manhunt for fleeing accomplices.
News
NCDMB and Renaissance Africa Energy launched a 12-month training programme for 300 Nigerians to strengthen technical skills and improve employment opportunities in the oil sector.
Politics
Isaac Fayose reaffirmed support for Peter Obi, describing him as Nigeria’s “incoming president” after hosting the ADC presidential candidate at his residence on Saturday.
News
Police in Oyo arrested a suspected robber, recovered a stolen motorcycle and seized an iron hammer allegedly used to attack a commercial motorcyclist in Ibadan.
Politics
The ADC criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, citing rising poverty and hunger, while urging policy changes and promising a more people-centred alternative.
News
Police in Niger State arrested a fake pastor and a woman after rescuing a four-week-old baby allegedly abducted through deception in Minna.
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
Police in Yobe arrested a suspected drug baron and an alleged kidnapping kingpin, recovering hard drugs, cash and launching a manhunt for fleeing accomplices.
News
NCDMB and Renaissance Africa Energy launched a 12-month training programme for 300 Nigerians to strengthen technical skills and improve employment opportunities in the oil sector.
News
Police in Oyo arrested a suspected robber, recovered a stolen motorcycle and seized an iron hammer allegedly used to attack a commercial motorcyclist in Ibadan.
News
Police in Niger State arrested a fake pastor and a woman after rescuing a four-week-old baby allegedly abducted through deception in Minna.
Politics
Isaac Fayose reaffirmed support for Peter Obi, describing him as Nigeria’s “incoming president” after hosting the ADC presidential candidate at his residence on Saturday.
Politics
The ADC criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, citing rising poverty and hunger, while urging policy changes and promising a more people-centred alternative.
Politics
NBA President Afam Osigwe has denied allegations of election rigging, insisting the ECNBA is independent and that the July 18 poll will be free, fair and transparent.
Politics
Omoyele Sowore has launched the SoworeNow mobile app to connect supporters, coordinate volunteers, deliver verified campaign updates and strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.
Sports
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente recalled Messi inspiring Barcelona to score four goals in 15 minutes, describing the Argentine’s enduring threat before Sunday’s final.
Sports
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente questioned FIFA’s referee appointment, urging strict officiating and warning against Argentina’s gamesmanship ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.
Sports
Argentina have lodged a complaint with FIFA, alleging Spain received an unfair scheduling advantage before the World Cup final due to longer recovery and better preparations.
Sports
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal has scored in six career finals and now targets another record as La Roja face Argentina in the World Cup final.
Tech & Education
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is partnering with the National Identity Management Commission to accelerate digital ID enrolment among young Nigerians, aiming to boost access to jobs, education, finance and opportunities in the digital economy under the Renewed Hope Agenda
Tech & Education
Education advocates have praised Governor Uba Sani's school feeding programme and education reforms in Kaduna State, while calling for expanded Federal and international support to reach more children.
Tech & Education
NCC CEO Aminu Maida has called for a stronger pipeline of specialised technology talent, warning that Nigeria's next phase of digital transformation cannot succeed without equal investment in people.
Tech & Education
The Lagos State Government has released the harmonised 2026/2027 academic calendar, fixing September 14, 2026, as the resumption date for all public and private schools across the state.
Agriculture
Government has restated its commitment to wipe out Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and other major livestock diseases by 2030 through mass vaccination, stronger surveillance and science‑based policies. Officials say the push is crucial for protecting rural livelihoods, boosting food security and modernising Nigeria’s livestock economy.
Agriculture
CARE NGO says its climate‑smart agriculture project in Kaduna has trained hundreds of farmers in resilient production techniques, boosting yields, cutting losses and strengthening food security. A recent knowledge‑sharing workshop highlighted how climate‑aware practices are helping communities adapt to shifting rainfall and rising temperatures.
Agriculture
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to add value to Nigeria’s booming cashew production, as around 80–85 percent of output still leaves the country in raw form. Officials say the goal is to expand local processing, create jobs and capture billions of naira now lost to foreign processors
Agriculture
Vice President Kash the region’s oil‑dependent economy. The fund will back projects across key value chains, from aquaculture and palm oil to cassava, rice and cocoaim Shettima has launched a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund to raise food production, attract private capital and help diversify.
Health
The Cross River State Government has launched a week-long preeclampsia awareness campaign as part of its commitment to reducing maternal and neonatal deaths across the state.
Health
Professor Thaddeus Ijadunola warns that Nigeria’s health sector is nearing breaking point as a deepening workforce crisis, driven by mass migration and retirements, threatens national health security. He says only bold, system‑wide reforms on leadership, financing, working conditions and innovation can prevent further collapse.
Health
Nigeria is turning to a national digital health initiative, telemedicine and electronic medical records to ease pressure on overstretched hospitals. Officials say the plan is to build an interoperable digital backbone so patients can access care, data and services more easily, even when facilities are struggling to keep up.
Health
Sokoto State has restated its commitment to create a dedicated Family Health Department under its Ministry of Health, aiming to strengthen maternal, child and reproductive health services. Officials say technical work is advanced and budget provisions are being lined up to give the new unit a clear mandate and funding from launch.
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
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
Youth Empowerment
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
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.
