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EPL: Nelson Leaves Arsenal After 18 Years
Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal as a free agent after 18 years with the club and 90 appearances.
Aug 27, 2026
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Okpebholo Swears in Ecological, Electricity Commissions Chairmen, Others
Aug 27, 2026
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NCC Urges Telecoms, Investors to Back Disability Innovations
Aug 27, 2026
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ODC Bringing Ogoni Back to Mainstream of National Development — Baridam
Aug 27, 2026
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Charge Me to Court, VeryDarkMan Challenges Police Over Checkpoint Kidnapping Claims
Aug 27, 2026
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Chelsea Agree £7.5m Deal for Villa’s Martínez — Reports
Chelsea reportedly agree a £7.5m deal with Aston Villa to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Aug 27, 2026
Sports
America’s Russell Breaks Amusan’s World Record
American Olympic champion Masai Russell breaks Tobi Amusan’s world record, ending Nigeria’s four-year reign in hurdles.
Aug 27, 2026
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Tinubu Orders Major Reform of Nigerian Football Over Repeated Tournament Failures
President Tinubu orders sweeping football reforms after Nigeria’s repeated failures to qualify for major international tournaments.
Aug 27, 2026
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Fuel Subsidy Removal Creates Fiscal Headroom for Development — Information Minister
Information Minister Mohammed Idris says fuel subsidy removal created fiscal space for infrastructure, education and other development projects.
Aug 27, 2026
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Panic Reaction to Atiku’s Plan — ADC Mocks FG’s $1bn Social Fund
ADC accuses FG of panic over Atiku’s subsidy plan, questioning timing and funding of $1bn social fund.
Aug 27, 2026
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Oluremi Tinubu Donates N819m to 1,638 Widows of Fallen Officers
Oluremi Tinubu donates N819 million to 1,638 widows of fallen military and police officers for business support.
Aug 27, 2026
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FG Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Panel to Rank MDAs’ Websites
Federal Government inaugurates task team to rank MDA websites, promoting transparency, objectivity, digital performance and improved public services.
Aug 27, 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
Tinubu Orders Major Reform of Nigerian Football Over Repeated Tournament Failures
President Tinubu orders sweeping football reforms after Nigeria’s repeated failures to qualify for major international tournaments.
Aug 27, 2026
News
Fuel Subsidy Removal Creates Fiscal Headroom for Development — Information Minister
Information Minister Mohammed Idris says fuel subsidy removal created fiscal space for infrastructure, education and other development projects.
Aug 27, 2026
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Panic Reaction to Atiku’s Plan — ADC Mocks FG’s $1bn Social Fund
ADC accuses FG of panic over Atiku’s subsidy plan, questioning timing and funding of $1bn social fund.
Aug 27, 2026
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Oluremi Tinubu Donates N819m to 1,638 Widows of Fallen Officers
Oluremi Tinubu donates N819 million to 1,638 widows of fallen military and police officers for business support.
Aug 27, 2026
Politics
Tinubu Swears In Enitan as New Head of Service
Tinubu swears in Abel Enitan as Head of Service, tasking him with deepening professionalism and civil service reforms.
Aug 27, 2026
Politics
Malami Inaugurates 600-Member Kebbi ADC Campaign Council
Malami inaugurates 600-member ADC campaign council in Kebbi, urging unity, reconciliation and issue-based politics ahead of 2027.
Aug 27, 2026
Politics
ADC Challenges Tinubu to Clarify ‘All Is Fair in Politics’ Remark
ADC asks Tinubu to clarify his “all is fair in politics” remark amid alleged voter intimidation.
Aug 26, 2026
Politics
Insecurity: ‘Enemies Within Govt, Elite Ranks’ — Rufai Oseni
Rufai Oseni alleges insecurity persists because suspected collaborators within government and elite circles remain unchecked.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
EPL: Nelson Leaves Arsenal After 18 Years
Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal as a free agent after 18 years with the club and 90 appearances.
Aug 27, 2026
Sports
Chelsea Agree £7.5m Deal for Villa’s Martínez — Reports
Chelsea reportedly agree a £7.5m deal with Aston Villa to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
Aug 27, 2026
Sports
America’s Russell Breaks Amusan’s World Record
American Olympic champion Masai Russell breaks Tobi Amusan’s world record, ending Nigeria’s four-year reign in hurdles.
Aug 27, 2026
Sports
NFF Crisis, Gusau, Others to Confirm Resignation at Emergency Congress
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and other members of the federation’s Executive Committee are expected to formally confirm their resignations at an emergency Congress meeting in Abuja. The development follows mounting criticism over Nigeria’s poor national-team performances, including the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and the Super Falcons’ historic failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Aug 27, 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