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AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen, Onuachu Compound Eagles Injury Worries
Osimhen and Onuachu add to Nigeria’s growing injury concerns ahead of AFCON qualifying fixtures upcoming.
Sep 7, 2026
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All Roads Lead to Chicago as Great Ife 13th International Reunion Opens Friday
Sep 3, 2026
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FG Deploys AI, Digital Tools to Expand Eye Care in Rural Communities
Sep 3, 2026
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Fire Breaks Out at Zamfara Governor’s Residence in Gusau
Sep 3, 2026
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NSCDC Arrests Two Armed Suspects at Cross River Mining Site
Sep 3, 2026
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Aruna Vows To Return To Global Reckoning
Quadri Aruna says he is determined to overcome recent setbacks and reclaim his place among the world’s elite table tennis players.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
Hoopers, Flyers, Chiefs, Skyhawks Book NPBL Final Four Tickets
Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Skyhawks advance into NPBL Final Four.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
D’Tigress Seek World Cup Consolation Against France
Nigeria’s D’Tigress face France in their final Group B game, hoping to end their disappointing World Cup campaign positively.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
Koeman Jr Makes History as First Eredivisie Goalkeeper to Score Twice in a Match
Ronald Koeman Jr scores twice from penalties as ten-man Telstar rescue a dramatic draw against Cambuur.
Sep 7, 2026
News
Kebbe Attack: Sokoto Govt Declares Total War on Terrorists
Sokoto Government declares total war on terrorists after deadly Kebbe attack, providing financial relief to victims’ families.
Sep 7, 2026
News
New NBA-SBL Chairman Vows to Modernise Business Law Practice
Baba Alokolaro promises to modernise Nigerian business law, embrace technology and strengthen the profession’s global competitiveness.
Sep 7, 2026
News
Jigawa Gov Appoints Sani 17th Emir of Gumel
Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi appoints Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani as Gumel’s new emir after his father’s death.
Sep 7, 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
Kebbe Attack: Sokoto Govt Declares Total War on Terrorists
Sokoto Government declares total war on terrorists after deadly Kebbe attack, providing financial relief to victims’ families.
Sep 7, 2026
News
New NBA-SBL Chairman Vows to Modernise Business Law Practice
Baba Alokolaro promises to modernise Nigerian business law, embrace technology and strengthen the profession’s global competitiveness.
Sep 7, 2026
News
Jigawa Gov Appoints Sani 17th Emir of Gumel
Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi appoints Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani as Gumel’s new emir after his father’s death.
Sep 7, 2026
News
FG Facilitates Ex-S’Leone President Koroma’s Return After Two-Year Nigeria Stay
Nigeria facilitates Ernest Bai Koroma’s return home after more than two years, following diplomatic efforts for Sierra Leone reconciliation.
Sep 7, 2026
Politics
Adeleke Begins Vacation, Orders Probe into Chieftaincy Disputes
Adeleke begins vacation while ordering probe into disputed Koka kingship, urging stakeholders to remain peaceful.
Sep 7, 2026
Politics
Bauchi Senator Denies Bandit Link, Insists Viral Videos Fake
Senator Shehu Buba rejects banditry allegations, saying viral videos were manipulated to damage his reputation.
Sep 7, 2026
Politics
Datti Knew Peter Obi Was a Packaged Fraud — Sowore Alleges
Sowore attacks Datti Baba-Ahmed over his latest comments on Peter Obi, Atiku and Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race.
Sep 7, 2026
Politics
2027: INEC Threatens ₦10m Fine, 12-Month Jail Term for Abusive Campaign
INEC warns politicians against threats and inflammatory rhetoric, citing strict penalties under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen, Onuachu Compound Eagles Injury Worries
Osimhen and Onuachu add to Nigeria’s growing injury concerns ahead of AFCON qualifying fixtures upcoming.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
Aruna Vows To Return To Global Reckoning
Quadri Aruna says he is determined to overcome recent setbacks and reclaim his place among the world’s elite table tennis players.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
Hoopers, Flyers, Chiefs, Skyhawks Book NPBL Final Four Tickets
Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Skyhawks advance into NPBL Final Four.
Sep 7, 2026
Sports
D’Tigress Seek World Cup Consolation Against France
Nigeria’s D’Tigress face France in their final Group B game, hoping to end their disappointing World Cup campaign positively.
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
Tech & Education
Student Unions Laud FG’s E-DON Initiative as Timely Innovation Transforming Colleges of Education
Student unions across Nigeria have praised the Federal Government’s E-DON initiative, describing it as a transformative step toward modernising Colleges of Education and improving teacher training through digital innovation.
Sep 4, 2026
Tech & Education
NECO Questions Sold for N3,000: Minister Alausa Exposes 'Mind-Boggling' Exam Fraud Ecosystem
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa has revealed a disturbing examination malpractice network where NECO questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before papers were written, as he warned that an "ecosystem" of parents, teachers, school owners and invigilators,not just students ,is responsible for undermining Nigeria's examination system.
Sep 4, 2026
Tech & Education
Schools Question 2026 WASSCE Results as WAEC Denies Glitches, Says Malpractice Rate Fell to 8.59%
Nigerian schools and parents are raising concerns over unexpectedly low WASSCE grades in English and Maths, but WAEC insists its computer-based reforms are working, pointing to a drop in exam malpractice rates.
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
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
Health
UNICEF Hands Over 3 Renovated PHCs in Katsina, Urges Adequate Staffing and Maintenance
UNICEF has formally handed over three renovated Primary Health Care facilities in Daura, Batagarawa and Funtua LGAs of Katsina State, urging the government to ensure proper staffing, medical supplies and routine maintenance.
Sep 4, 2026
Health
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Kept US Man Off Dialysis for Record Nine Months — Lancet Study
A 66-year-old American man went 271 days without dialysis after receiving a genetically engineered pig kidney, in what researchers describe as the first successful use of an animal organ as a "bridge" to a human kidney transplant.
Sep 4, 2026
Health
Lassa Fever Crisis Deepens: Nigeria Records 1,035 Cases, 252 Deaths as Young Adults Bear Brunt of Outbreak
In a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by viral haemorrhagic fevers, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,035 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 252 deaths across 23 states in 2026. The latest situation report reveals that young adults aged 21 to 30 remain the most affected demographic, as health authorities raise alarm over a rising case fatality rate and the continued infection of healthcare workers.
Sep 3, 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
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
Youth Empowerment
NGO Trains 60 Women, PWDs in Edo on Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Resilience
In a landmark initiative for inclusive environmental action, the Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organisation (GWEDO) has equipped 60 women and persons with disabilities in Edo State with critical skills in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. The training, supported by the Global Greengrants Fund, marks a significant step toward ensuring that Nigeria's most marginalized community members are not left behind in the fight against climate change.
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