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UCL: Musiala Returns to Help Bayern Thrash Bodo 5-0
Jamal Musiala marked his return to Bayern’s starting XI with a goal as the German champions overwhelmed Bodø/Glimt.
Sep 11, 2026
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UCL: Man Utd Beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League Return
Manchester United marked their return to Europe’s elite competition with a commanding victory over Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Nigeria Ready to Challenge the Best at U-19 Cricket World Cup — Captain Chukwuonye
Captain Christabel Chukwuonye says Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens are ready to compete against the world’s best.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Kida, D’Tigress Captain Laud Tinubu After $100,000 Payment
Musa Kida and D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo praise President Tinubu after players receive their promised cash rewards.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Nigerian Stars Seek World Athletics Ultimate Champs Glory
Tobi Amusan leads a nine-athlete Nigerian contingent targeting strong performances at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Bellew Tips Itauma to Win Hrgovic Rematch
Tony Bellew backs Moses Itauma to avenge his defeat to Filip Hrgovic, pointing to the Briton’s superior technical ability.
Sep 11, 2026
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NNPC to Roll Out 70 Smart Fuel Stations Nationwide
NNPC plans 50 to 70 smart self-service stations within six months, combining petrol, gas, EV charging and other services.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Kwankwaso Asks Atiku to Retire, Says ‘We’ll Care for You’
Rabiu Kwankwaso urges Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential bid, citing his age and health.
Sep 11, 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
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NNPC to Roll Out 70 Smart Fuel Stations Nationwide
NNPC plans 50 to 70 smart self-service stations within six months, combining petrol, gas, EV charging and other services.
Sep 11, 2026
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Dangote Refinery IPO: Global Leaders Rally Behind Plan to ‘Democratise’ Africa’s Industrial Wealth
African and global leaders back wider ownership of Dangote Refinery, describing IPO as a pathway to shared industrial prosperity.
Sep 11, 2026
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Herbal Drinks: Ondo Death Toll Rises to 27 as Govt Begins Crackdown
Ondo Government intensifies action against unapproved herbal drinks and local alcoholic concoctions following multiple deaths in Odigbo.
Sep 11, 2026
News
Crude Hits $107, Fresh Petrol Price Hike Looms
Rising global crude prices and higher petroleum costs are putting renewed pressure on petrol prices across Nigeria.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Kwankwaso Asks Atiku to Retire, Says ‘We’ll Care for You’
Rabiu Kwankwaso urges Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential bid, citing his age and health.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Obi: Why I Can’t Step Down for Atiku
Peter Obi says he will not withdraw his 2027 presidential ambition for Atiku Abubakar, insisting Nigerians deserve a competitive choice.
Sep 11, 2026
Politics
Gombe Swears in 19 Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
Governor Inuwa Yahaya says latest appointments represent the largest single recruitment of Permanent Secretaries in Gombe’s history.
Sep 10, 2026
Politics
ADC Condemns Attack on Members in Kaduna, Warns Against Political Thuggery
Opposition party calls for arrests and prosecution of those behind attack, saying violence threatens Nigeria’s democratic process.
Sep 10, 2026
Sports
UCL: Musiala Returns to Help Bayern Thrash Bodo 5-0
Jamal Musiala marked his return to Bayern’s starting XI with a goal as the German champions overwhelmed Bodø/Glimt.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
UCL: Man Utd Beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League Return
Manchester United marked their return to Europe’s elite competition with a commanding victory over Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Nigeria Ready to Challenge the Best at U-19 Cricket World Cup — Captain Chukwuonye
Captain Christabel Chukwuonye says Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens are ready to compete against the world’s best.
Sep 11, 2026
Sports
Kida, D’Tigress Captain Laud Tinubu After $100,000 Payment
Musa Kida and D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo praise President Tinubu after players receive their promised cash rewards.
Sep 11, 2026
Tech & Education
Alausa: 1 Million Out-of-School Children Returned to Class in 20 Months, Orders VCs to Diversify Funding
Education Minister Tunji Alausa says over one million out-of-school children have returned to classrooms in 20 months and 6.7 million girls have benefited from access interventions, while directing university vice-chancellors to urgently build alternative funding sources beyond government allocation.
Sep 9, 2026
Tech & Education
UNILORIN Senate Approves Degrees for 10,141 Students Ahead of October Convocation
The University of Ilorin's Senate has approved first degree results for 10,141 students for the 2025/2026 session, clearing the way for the institution's 41st convocation ceremony in October.
Sep 8, 2026
Tech & Education
Parents Cry Out as Private School Fees Soar in Taraba, Demand Government Intervention
As the new academic session begins, parents across Taraba State are raising the alarm over relentless increases in private school tuition and ancillary charges, warning that quality education is slipping out of reach for low- and middle-income families. With some parents forced to transfer their children to public schools and others calling on the State House of Assembly to regulate fees, the growing crisis has exposed the urgent need for stronger oversight and transparency in the private educat
Sep 8, 2026
Tech & Education
UNIZIK ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike, Activates 'No Pay, No Work' Over Incomplete August Salary
Lecturers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have withdrawn their services indefinitely after the institution failed to pay complete August 2026 salaries, marking the third such shortfall in recent months.
Sep 8, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu's Dormant Palm Plantations Spring Back to Life as UPPL Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery
In a major boost for Nigeria's agricultural renaissance, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL) has commenced commercial production of palm oil, breathing life into long-abandoned plantations across the state. With an additional $2.2 million investment in a state-of-the-art refinery and ambitious plans for a public listing, the public-private partnership is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Enugu's economic transformation under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.
Sep 9, 2026
Agriculture
Cassava is Benue's 'Crude Oil': Agro Company Launches Revolution with Drones, Surveillance to Transform Farmers' Fortunes
Green Harvest Food Stuff has declared cassava as Benue State's equivalent of crude oil, launching a farmer awareness programme that deploys drones and surveillance cameras to revolutionise production. The company's Executive Director declared that proper processing and export of the crop could transform farmers' fortunes, position Benue as a major carbohydrate hub, and even support renewable energy development through bioethanol production.
Sep 8, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu United Palm Products Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery to Boost Nigeria's Palm Oil
Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership between the Enugu State Government and Pragmatic Palms Limited, has commenced commercial production of palm oil for the Nigerian market, with plans to expand into refined products and establish a new industrial complex. The company has also committed an additional $2.2 million to install a refinery that will process crude palm oil into olein and stearin, as it works to revive dormant agricultural assets and strengthen the st
Sep 8, 2026
Agriculture
Can Nigeria Grow Its Own Wheat? AfDB-Backed Programme Nearly Doubles Yields, Cuts Import Reliance
An AfDB-financed seed and fertiliser programme has lifted Nigeria's wheat self-sufficiency from below 5% to roughly 20% in two seasons, but sustaining those gains beyond heavy subsidies remains the real test, writes AfDB's Martin Fregene.
Sep 8, 2026
Health
84% of 24 Million Sight Loss Cases in Nigeria Preventable, OSN Raises Alarm as Digital Eye Care Offers New Hope
The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has raised the alarm that more than 24 million Nigerians are currently living with sight loss, with a staggering 84 per cent of cases attributed to preventable and avoidable causes. As the society pushes for urgent action, the Federal Government has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy combining AI-powered screening, expanded health insurance, and ambitious targets for free cataract surgeries and spectacles to confront the growing crisis.
Sep 9, 2026
Health
Diphtheria Outbreak in Zamfara: 39 Children Dead, 261 Suspected Cases as Vaccine Gaps Fuel Silent Return
A devastating diphtheria outbreak has claimed 39 lives, mostly infants aged six to ten months, across 10 local government areas in Zamfara State, with health workers racing against time to contain the spread. As UNICEF reveals that only 22 per cent of confirmed cases nationally had received routine immunisations, authorities are confronting the deadly consequences of missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent vaccine hesitancy.
Sep 9, 2026
Health
Reaching Hospital No Longer Enough to Save Pregnant Women, Professor Warns as Study Exposes 998 Maternal Deaths
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has issued a stark warning that the belief that reaching a tertiary hospital guarantees survival during childbirth is no longer true in Nigeria. Presenting findings from a national study that recorded 998 maternal deaths and 1,451 near-misses across 42 public hospitals, the expert revealed that systemic failures, acute equipment deficits, severe brain drain, and institutional delays are the new killers, even for women who make it to the facility alive.
Sep 9, 2026
Health
Home Based Care: Stakeholders Advocate Shift to Decongest Hospitals, Create Nursing Jobs
Healthcare professionals and stakeholders are championing home-based healthcare as a viable solution to Nigeria's overstretched hospitals, workforce shortages, and patients' access challenges. At a summit in Lagos, experts called for greater adoption of the model, which they said could decongest facilities, create employment for idle nurses, and improve patient outcomes—particularly for the elderly and those with mobility issues.
Sep 9, 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
Nigerian Legion Empowers 40 Widows, Trains 220 Commissionaires — National Chairman Henry
Nigerian Legion National Chairman Grace Morenike Henry says the organisation has empowered 40 widows of fallen servicemen and trained over 220 new commissionaires, as the Legion marked its 62nd anniversary in Abuja.
Sep 9, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Abiodun: 100,000 Ogun Women Empowered Under World Bank Programme, UN Deputy Chief Visits
Governor Dapo Abiodun says about 100,000 Ogun women have benefited from the World Bank-backed Nigeria for Women Programme, as UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed visits Abeokuta to meet beneficiaries.
Sep 9, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Simply Exponential, ILO Partner to Train 200 Master Trainers in Entrepreneur Development Programme
Simply Exponential Consult Limited has launched a rollout of the International Labour Organization’s Start and Improve Your Business Train-Trainer Programme across Lagos and Abuja, aiming to equip 200 professionals with the skills to support entrepreneurs and small businesses nationwide. The initiative, which features a hybrid certification model and a 30-day implementation phase, is designed to create a multiplier effect of certified trainers who will deliver standardised business support acros
Sep 9, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Kano Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf Gives ₦50,000 Cash Relief to 5,800 Women, Funding Secured Till December
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed ₦50,000 each to 5,800 women across Kano's 44 local government areas under his monthly empowerment programme, with FCT Minister Mariya Bunkure representing President Tinubu at the event.
Sep 8, 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