Sports
Chelsea Tie Joao Pedro Down to Long-Term Deal Until 2032
Chelsea have extended Joao Pedro’s contract until 2032 after his impressive debut season, in which he scored 20 goals.
Aug 22, 2026
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Fuel Subsidy: Atiku a ‘Voodoo Economist’, Not a Leading Presidential Candidate — Wike
Aug 20, 2026
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Osun Election: ‘Empty Boast’ — Dele Momodu Replies Wike
Aug 20, 2026
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2027: Tinubu Warns Politicians Against Using Ethnic, Religious Sentiments to Seek Power
Aug 19, 2026
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OsunDecides2026: Adeleke Widens Lead With 368,361 Votes as Collation Continues
Aug 15, 2026
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EPL: Ajayi Scores as Hull City Shock Man United 2-0
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi scored as newly promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in their Premier League opener.
Aug 22, 2026
Sports
Carrick Admits Man Utd Have ‘A Lot to Learn’ After Shock Hull Defeat
Michael Carrick admits Manchester United have plenty to improve after a shock 2-0 defeat to promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
APM Urges EFCC to Quiz Oyedele, Edun Over Alleged N12tn Subsidy Savings Discrepancy
APM asks the EFCC to investigate an alleged N12tn discrepancy in petrol subsidy savings and quiz Taiwo Oyedele, Wale Edun and other officials.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
2027: Tinubu’s Campaign Council Is ‘Corruption Rehabilitation Centre’ — ADC
The ADC has criticised Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council, alleging that some appointments involve individuals with unresolved corruption questions.
Aug 22, 2026
News
Canada Imposes Fresh Tariffs on US as Trade Talks Collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States after failed trade talks, escalating tensions between the two North American allies.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
2027: Judge Candidates by Records, Ideas, Not Slogans — Makinde Tells Nigerians
Makinde urges Nigerians to assess 2027 presidential candidates based on their records, ideas and ability to deliver rather than slogans or political entertainment.
Aug 22, 2026
News
Delta Aide Offers UBA Employee N500,000, VIP Trip After Elumelu Controversy
A Delta governor’s aide has offered a viral UBA staff member ₦500,000, an ambassadorial role and a VIP trip to Asaba following her exchange with Tony Elumelu.
Aug 22, 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
Canada Imposes Fresh Tariffs on US as Trade Talks Collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States after failed trade talks, escalating tensions between the two North American allies.
Aug 22, 2026
News
Delta Aide Offers UBA Employee N500,000, VIP Trip After Elumelu Controversy
A Delta governor’s aide has offered a viral UBA staff member ₦500,000, an ambassadorial role and a VIP trip to Asaba following her exchange with Tony Elumelu.
Aug 22, 2026
News
Adeleke Welcomes Oyebamiji’s Call for Peace After Osun Election
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the call for peace by his APC opponent, Bola Oyebamiji, following the governorship election. Adeleke urged all stakeholders to put the election behind them and work together for the progress of the state.
Aug 22, 2026
News
US Open Announces Record $108m Prize Fund
The US Open will offer a record $108 million prize fund for the 2026 tournament, a 20 per cent increase from last year. The singles champions will each receive $5.5 million, while first-round losers will earn $140,000.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
APM Urges EFCC to Quiz Oyedele, Edun Over Alleged N12tn Subsidy Savings Discrepancy
APM asks the EFCC to investigate an alleged N12tn discrepancy in petrol subsidy savings and quiz Taiwo Oyedele, Wale Edun and other officials.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
2027: Tinubu’s Campaign Council Is ‘Corruption Rehabilitation Centre’ — ADC
The ADC has criticised Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council, alleging that some appointments involve individuals with unresolved corruption questions.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
2027: Judge Candidates by Records, Ideas, Not Slogans — Makinde Tells Nigerians
Makinde urges Nigerians to assess 2027 presidential candidates based on their records, ideas and ability to deliver rather than slogans or political entertainment.
Aug 22, 2026
Politics
I Won’t Risk Losing Rivers, FCT for APC Campaign DG Job — Wike
Wike says he will not risk losing Rivers and FCT for the APC campaign DG position, insisting his priority is delivering both territories for Tinubu.
Aug 22, 2026
Sports
Chelsea Tie Joao Pedro Down to Long-Term Deal Until 2032
Chelsea have extended Joao Pedro’s contract until 2032 after his impressive debut season, in which he scored 20 goals.
Aug 22, 2026
Sports
EPL: Ajayi Scores as Hull City Shock Man United 2-0
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi scored as newly promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in their Premier League opener.
Aug 22, 2026
Sports
Carrick Admits Man Utd Have ‘A Lot to Learn’ After Shock Hull Defeat
Michael Carrick admits Manchester United have plenty to improve after a shock 2-0 defeat to promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener.
Aug 22, 2026
Sports
Fury Says Joshua Fight in Doubt Over Money Dispute
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua may not happen, blaming promoter Eddie Hearn for seeking more money from Saudi boxing financier Turki Alalshikh. Fury and Joshua are understood to have signed contracts for a November 20 bout in New York, but Hearn says some aspects of the deal remain unresolved.
Aug 22, 2026
Tech & Education
Gombe Tertiary Institutions Unions Issue 14-Day Strike Ultimatum
The Joint Union of Gombe State Tertiary Institutions has given the Gombe State Government 14 days to address unpaid salaries, promotions and welfare entitlements, warning that failure to act could trigger an indefinite strike.
Aug 18, 2026
Tech & Education
Teacher Crisis: 32m Nigerian Pupils Share 592,077 Teachers
Nigeria’s public schools face a severe teacher shortage, with 31.8 million pupils sharing just 592,077 teachers, giving a national learner–teacher ratio of 53.8:1 and as high as 88:1 in some states, according to the Ministry of Education’s Digital NEMIS data.
Aug 18, 2026
Tech & Education
WAEC Under Pressure as Schools Query 2026 WASSCE Grades
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing mounting pressure from school administrators and an education advocacy group to review the 2026 WASSCE results after complaints of grading irregularities and unexpectedly low grades.
Aug 18, 2026
Tech & Education
JAMB Sets August 31 Deadline for Candidates with Pending 2020–2025 Admission Offers
JAMB has warned candidates with unresolved admission offers spanning six academic cycles, from 2020 to 2025, to either accept or reject them via the CAPS portal before August 31, 2026, or risk forfeiture.
Aug 18, 2026
Agriculture
BOA Expands Finance, Input Support for Women Farmers, Cites 3% Financial Inclusion Gap
The Bank of Agriculture says it is deepening support for women farmers, who make up nearly 70% of Nigeria's agricultural workforce, as new World Bank data shows just 3% of female farmers are formally enrolled in financial systems.
Aug 18, 2026
Agriculture
FSL Launches Commodity Fund to Boost Agric Investment
FSL Asset Management has launched an SEC-regulated Commodity Fund to channel non-bank capital into Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, offering investors exposure to securitised agri-contracts, commercial papers and exchange-traded commodities.
Aug 17, 2026
Agriculture
Bank of Agriculture, WACOT Target 10,000 Jigawa Farmers With Sesame Outgrower Programme
WACOT Limited and the Bank of Agriculture have launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower Programme in Jigawa State, targeting over 10,000 smallholder farmers with input loans, extension services and guaranteed off-take under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme.
Aug 12, 2026
Agriculture
Japan Grants $3.5 Million to Boost Rice Seed Production and Food Security in Nigeria
Japan has committed $3.5 million to support improved rice seed development and distribution in Nigeria through a partnership with the Federal Government and research institutions.
Aug 12, 2026
Health
AMLSN Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s 99% Dependence on Imported Diagnostic Products, Demands Urgent Reform
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has warned that the country’s near-total reliance on imported diagnostics and reagents poses serious risks to health security and the economy, calling for immediate local manufacturing reforms.
Aug 18, 2026
Health
EU Releases €2.3m to Fight Cholera in Africa, Nigeria Gets Largest Share at €1.5m
The European Union has approved €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding for Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic and Chad to contain cholera outbreaks, as WHO records nearly 62,000 cases and over 1,200 deaths across Africa since January.
Aug 18, 2026
Health
FG Deploys ICPC to Track Expenditure and Strengthen Transparency in Health Sector
The Federal Government has directed the ICPC to monitor spending across the health sector in a major push to eliminate corruption, waste, and leakages in healthcare funding.
Aug 18, 2026
Health
WHO: Nigeria Among 29 Nations Hit by 10,400 Healthcare Attacks in 8 Years, No One Held Accountable
The World Health Organisation says over 10,400 attacks on healthcare have been recorded globally since 2018, killing 5,700 people, with Nigeria listed among 29 affected countries and territories and zero accountability so far.
Aug 17, 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
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
Youth Empowerment
FATE Foundation to Implement $1.1 Million Google.org AI Upskilling Programme in Nigeria
FATE Foundation has partnered with Google.org to roll out a $1.1 million Artificial Intelligence upskilling programme that will train thousands of young Nigerians in AI, data science, and digital 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