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Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Sets Commonwealth Games Record in Mixed 4x400m Relay
Nigeria sets Commonwealth Games record in mixed relay as athletes qualify for more medal events in Glasgow.
Jul 31, 2026
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Army Probes Leaked DSS Memo Warning of Planned Adamawa, Borno Attacks
Jul 31, 2026
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Tinubu: We Refused to Negotiate With Oyo School Abductors Because We Know the Forest Terrain
Jul 30, 2026
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JUST IN: Police release Osun SSG
Jul 30, 2026
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Akinboro Alleges Manipulation, Demands Forensic Audit of NBA Presidential Election
Jul 30, 2026
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Nigeria Remains Africa’s Top-Performing Nation at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria leads Africa at Glasgow 2026 after winning 16 medals across five sports in seven days.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
Liverpool Teammates Jones, Szoboszlai in Heated Exchange After Pre-Season Win
Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai clash after Liverpool’s pre-season victory over Wrexham in New York.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
D’Tigress Begin Preparations for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
D’Tigress open training camp in Chicago ahead of 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
Palmer Jokes Rogers Risks Legal Action Over “Cold” Goal Celebration
Cole Palmer jokes Morgan Rogers could face legal trouble over trademarked “cold” goal celebration at Chelsea.
Jul 31, 2026
News
Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic, Government Number Plate Network in FCT
Police uncover fake government plate syndicate, recover vandalised infrastructure and arrest suspected criminals in Abuja.
Jul 31, 2026
Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo: Obi’s Lawsuit Against Me Based on Statements I Never Made
Kenneth Okonkwo says Peter Obi’s defamation suit misrepresents his comments and questions basis of legal action.
Jul 31, 2026
News
Oloyede: My Greatest Achievement Is Leaving JAMB Better Than I Met It
Outgoing JAMB registrar says improving staff welfare, integrity and technology remains his administration’s greatest lasting achievement.
Jul 31, 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
Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic, Government Number Plate Network in FCT
Police uncover fake government plate syndicate, recover vandalised infrastructure and arrest suspected criminals in Abuja.
Jul 31, 2026
News
Oloyede: My Greatest Achievement Is Leaving JAMB Better Than I Met It
Outgoing JAMB registrar says improving staff welfare, integrity and technology remains his administration’s greatest lasting achievement.
Jul 31, 2026
News
FG to Phase Out Power Sector Subsidy From 2027
Federal Government targets 2027 to end electricity subsidy while maintaining stable tariffs and improved power supply nationwide.
Jul 31, 2026
News
No Immediate Plan to Increase Electricity Tariff, Says Tegbe
Power minister dismisses tariff hike rumours, assures Nigerians of improved electricity supply and nationwide metering efforts.
Jul 31, 2026
Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo: Obi’s Lawsuit Against Me Based on Statements I Never Made
Kenneth Okonkwo says Peter Obi’s defamation suit misrepresents his comments and questions basis of legal action.
Jul 31, 2026
Politics
Mahama to Miss Out as Ghana Approves Proposal for Five-Year Presidential Term
Ghana approves proposal extending presidential tenure, but reforms will not apply to incumbent President John Mahama.
Jul 31, 2026
Politics
Tinubu to Governors: Stop Building Unnecessary Flyovers, Improve Citizens’ Lives
Tinubu urges governors to prioritise roads, security and citizens’ welfare over unnecessary flyover construction projects nationwide.
Jul 31, 2026
Politics
Osun Poll: INEC Chairman Amupitan Vows Full Weight of Law Against Election Troublemakers
INEC warns troublemakers, unveils enhanced security and election measures ahead of Osun governorship poll on August 15.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Sets Commonwealth Games Record in Mixed 4x400m Relay
Nigeria sets Commonwealth Games record in mixed relay as athletes qualify for more medal events in Glasgow.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
Nigeria Remains Africa’s Top-Performing Nation at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria leads Africa at Glasgow 2026 after winning 16 medals across five sports in seven days.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
Liverpool Teammates Jones, Szoboszlai in Heated Exchange After Pre-Season Win
Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai clash after Liverpool’s pre-season victory over Wrexham in New York.
Jul 31, 2026
Sports
D’Tigress Begin Preparations for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
D’Tigress open training camp in Chicago ahead of 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany.
Jul 31, 2026
Tech & Education
SUBEB, UBEC Train 500 Bauchi Education Officers on Digital Literacy
The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board, in partnership with UBEC, has trained over 500 education officers in digital literacy to strengthen school leadership and improve instruction across the state's basic education sector.
Jul 31, 2026
Tech & Education
Lawal Signs Education Reform Executive Orders
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has signed a sweeping set of education reform executive orders to strengthen financing, school safety, quality assurance, health services and the regulation of graduation ceremonies
Jul 28, 2026
Tech & Education
Why Varsity Teachers Now Take Rejected TISSF Loans
University teachers are increasingly turning to the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund after rejecting it at first, as financial pressure, administrative complexity and unmet salary arrears reshape their view of the loan scheme
Jul 28, 2026
Tech & Education
St. John Vianney Science College Wins Best Private School of the Year at Anambra Man of the Year Awards
St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, has been named Best Private School of the Year at the fifth edition of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards, capping a run of academic and debate championship wins both locally and internationally.
Jul 27, 2026
Agriculture
Senator Adeola Empowers 2,557 Ogun Farmers With Tractors, Inputs and Cash Grants
Senator Solomon Adeola has trained and equipped 2,557 farmers across Ogun State with modern machinery, farm inputs and N100,000 cash grants each to boost productivity and strengthen food security.
Jul 31, 2026
Agriculture
Climate Change: Yobe Plants 1,000 Trees to Fight Desertification
Yobe State has launched its 2026 afforestation campaign with the planting of 1,000 drought-resistant tree seedlings in Nguru LGA, while also rehabilitating existing plantations to improve tree survival and combat advancing desertification.
Jul 31, 2026
Agriculture
Minister Unveils 10-Year Agrifood Strategy
Nigeria’s Agriculture Ministry has unveiled a 10-year agrifood strategy and action plan to align food security reforms with the African Union’s Kampala Declaration, targeting higher output, lower losses and major investment inflows.
Jul 28, 2026
Agriculture
500 Women, Youth Trained on Tomato, Okra Production in Ogun State
No fewer than 500 women and youth in Ogun State have been equipped with vegetable production skills through a Federal Government capacity-building programme targeting tomato, okra and telfairia farming.
Jul 28, 2026
Health
Nigeria Secures $500m From Gavi for Vaccines, Primary Healthcare Centres
Nigeria has secured nearly $500 million from Gavi to support vaccines and primary healthcare between 2026 and 2030, following high-level talks between Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate and Gavi's Chief Executive, Dr Sania Nishtar.
Jul 31, 2026
Health
Majority of Autistic Children Face Behavioural Challenges — Experts
Clinical experts say most children with autism in Nigeria experience significant behavioural challenges such as aggression and self-injury, with families urged to seek early intervention and understand the underlying causes of these behaviours.
Jul 31, 2026
Health
National Orthopaedic Hospital Jos Performs 154 Major Surgeries in First Year of Operations
The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, has carried out 154 major reconstructive surgeries and treated over 8,500 outpatients in its first year of clinical operations, despite operating with limited resources.
Jul 31, 2026
Health
FG Targets 25,000 Nigerians for Free Cataract Surgery Under Renewed Hope Health Connect
The Federal Government says it will begin free cataract surgeries for 25,000 Nigerians by late October or early November 2026, as part of a broader eye-care expansion under the Renewed Hope Health Connect initiative.
Jul 31, 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
Abia Rep Unveils N3bn Empowerment Programme for Constituents
The member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has launched a N3 billion empowerment programme aimed at supporting small businesses, reducing unemployment and improving livelihoods across the constituency.
Jul 27, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NAOWA and Ocean Wave Group Empower 100 Barracks Women and Youths in Edo
NAOWA’s 4 Brigade Chapter has partnered with the Ocean Wave Group to launch a two-month skills acquisition programme for 100 women and youths in Ekehuan Military Cantonment, Benin City, with training in vocational and digital trades aimed at self-reliance, entrepreneurship and income generation.
Jul 24, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Lagos Bets on Youth Innovation as Aregbe Launches Renewed Hope Skills Hub
Lagos State has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub to equip young people with digital, entrepreneurial and leadership skills, positioning youth innovation as a driver of jobs, enterprise and long-term economic growth.
Jul 22, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NPTF Launches Skills Acquisition Drive to Empower Police Families and Tackle Unemployment
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund, in partnership with POWA and the Nigeria Police Force, has launched a skills acquisition and empowerment programme for spouses of junior police officers, aiming to strengthen family welfare, create small businesses and reduce unemployment among police households.
Jul 22, 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
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