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PSG’s Hakimi to Face Rape Trial as Court Rejects Final Appeal
Hakimi will stand trial in France after the country’s highest court rejected his final appeal over rape allegations.
Sep 23, 2026
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Oyo Targets Improved Family Planning Services
Sep 23, 2026
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Great Ife Reunion Chicago 2026: A Remarkable Homecoming and Global Call to Service
Sep 22, 2026
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GNA Graduates First 30 Certified Citizen Reporters in Ile-Ife, Marks New Era of Citizen-Driven Governance
Sep 20, 2026
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Akpabio, Natasha Silent Over Activist’s Fresh Allegation
Sep 20, 2026
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England Still Carrying ‘Scar’ of World Cup Exit — Saka
Saka says England still carry the emotional scar of their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Sep 23, 2026
Sports
I’ll Leave Portugal Team If I’m No Longer Wanted — Ronaldo
Ronaldo says he will leave Portugal immediately if the team no longer wants or needs his services.
Sep 23, 2026
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AI Leaders to Brief UN Security Council Amid Warnings Over Technology’s Future
AI leaders will brief UN Security Council on growing risks that advanced technology could threaten international security and control.
Sep 23, 2026
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UNGA: Zelenskyy Says Russia’s Revenues Must Remain a Target
Zelenskyy tells UN leaders Russia’s revenues must remain a target, urging restrictions on trade that finance Moscow’s war.
Sep 23, 2026
Politics
Lagos APC Expels Egunjobi, Yusuf Over Anti-Party Activities
Lagos APC expels Egunjobi and Yusuf after they defected to APM following disputed party primaries in Agege.
Sep 23, 2026
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Flood: Soludo’s Wife Urges Anambra Residents to Remain Vigilant
Anambra First Lady Nonye Soludo urges residents to remain vigilant, avoid floodwaters and relocate from unsafe areas.
Sep 23, 2026
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Osun Assembly Passes Bill to End Multiple Ticketing in Motor Parks
Osun Assembly passes integrated transport and park management bill to end multiple ticketing and improve revenue collection.
Sep 23, 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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NIDOA Chicagoland Sets Stage for Nigeria Independence Celebration
NIDOA Chicagoland will celebrate Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary, bringing together Nigerians to connect, celebrate and build.
Sep 23, 2026
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AI Leaders to Brief UN Security Council Amid Warnings Over Technology’s Future
AI leaders will brief UN Security Council on growing risks that advanced technology could threaten international security and control.
Sep 23, 2026
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UNGA: Zelenskyy Says Russia’s Revenues Must Remain a Target
Zelenskyy tells UN leaders Russia’s revenues must remain a target, urging restrictions on trade that finance Moscow’s war.
Sep 23, 2026
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Flood: Soludo’s Wife Urges Anambra Residents to Remain Vigilant
Anambra First Lady Nonye Soludo urges residents to remain vigilant, avoid floodwaters and relocate from unsafe areas.
Sep 23, 2026
Politics
Lagos APC Expels Egunjobi, Yusuf Over Anti-Party Activities
Lagos APC expels Egunjobi and Yusuf after they defected to APM following disputed party primaries in Agege.
Sep 23, 2026
Politics
Wike Rejects Election Rigging Allegations, Says G5 Strategy Outsmarted Atiku
Wike denies rigging the 2023 election, saying the G5 strategically weakened Atiku by allowing Obi to gain votes.
Sep 23, 2026
Politics
2027: Obi Will Restore Fuel Subsidy in ‘Different Form’ — Kwankwaso
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says Peter Obi’s government would adopt a different approach to fuel subsidy.
Sep 23, 2026
Politics
Anambra Dares Obi to Quit Presidential Race, Releases Salary Arrears Document
Anambra Government challenges Obi over alleged salary arrears, urging him to honour his pledge concerning the 2027 presidential race.
Sep 22, 2026
Sports
PSG’s Hakimi to Face Rape Trial as Court Rejects Final Appeal
Hakimi will stand trial in France after the country’s highest court rejected his final appeal over rape allegations.
Sep 23, 2026
Sports
England Still Carrying ‘Scar’ of World Cup Exit — Saka
Saka says England still carry the emotional scar of their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Sep 23, 2026
Sports
I’ll Leave Portugal Team If I’m No Longer Wanted — Ronaldo
Ronaldo says he will leave Portugal immediately if the team no longer wants or needs his services.
Sep 23, 2026
Sports
‘Never a Friendly Game’ for Brazil, Says Ancelotti Ahead of India Match
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says every national-team match carries significance as his side prepares to face India.
Sep 23, 2026
Tech & Education
NYSC Announces Sept 30 Date for 2026 Batch C Stream I Orientation in Osun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream I Orientation Course will hold from September 30 to October 20, 2026, at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun State. Governor Ademola Adeleke will preside over the swearing-in ceremony on October 2, while the Chief Judge of Osun State will administer the NYSC Oath of Allegiance to prospective Corps Members.
Sep 23, 2026
Tech & Education
World Teachers' Day: ABR Urges FG to Suspend 35-Year King's College Concession
With World Teachers' Day just weeks away, Africa Brands Review has called on the Federal Government to suspend or withdraw the proposed 35-year concession of King's College, Lagos, warning that unresolved policy disputes could plunge the education sector into crisis. ABR CEO Joseph Ayodele also raised alarm over the redeployment of senior FCT education officers into classroom roles, urging the government to embrace dialogue and timely policy adjustments to ensure a peaceful celebration on Octobe
Sep 23, 2026
Tech & Education
JAMB Lifts Ban on SIM Swap, Email Change: Step-by-Step Guide for Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted its long-standing ban on SIM swap and email change for candidates, allowing a one-time update of registered phone numbers and email addresses from September 21, 2026. The process requires a court affidavit, payment of a prescribed fee, and biometric verification at an accredited JAMB CBT centre, offering a lifeline to candidates who have lost access to their registered contacts.
Sep 23, 2026
Tech & Education
Ekiti SUBEB Distributes 20 Vehicles to Boost Primary School Supervision
In a strategic move to strengthen the monitoring and quality assurance of basic education, the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has distributed 20 operational vehicles to monitoring and evaluation officers across the state's 16 Local Government Education Authorities. The initiative, flagged off in Ado-Ekiti, is designed to improve school supervision, enhance data collection, and ensure timely reporting, reinforcing Governor Biodun Oyebanji's commitment to repositioning primary
Sep 23, 2026
Agriculture
SEDC Flags Off 200-Hectare Agro Project in Enugu
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has flagged off a 200-hectare agricultural development project in Enugu State, marking a major step toward food security and economic transformation in the region. The project, located in Nkanu West Local Government Area, will feature cassava and maize cultivation, poultry and fishery enterprises, and an out-grower scheme designed to empower 5,000 farmers across the South East.
Sep 23, 2026
Agriculture
NASHGODAN Calls for Nationwide Sheep, Goat Farms
The National Sheep and Goat Development Association of Nigeria (NASHGODAN) has called on the Federal Government to establish demonstration farms across the country's six geopolitical zones to strengthen small ruminant production, combat transboundary diseases, and unlock the sector's vast economic potential. National President Abdullateef Ahmed said the centres would serve as practical learning platforms for farmers, students, and investors while providing routine vaccination and treatment servi
Sep 22, 2026
Agriculture
AMAC Flags Off Free Farm Inputs Distribution to Boost Food Security in FCT
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has commenced the distribution of free fertilisers, seedlings, and other farm inputs to farmers for the 2026 farming season, in a decisive intervention aimed at tackling food scarcity and empowering grassroots agriculturists. Council Chairman Christopher Zakka Maikalangu said the programme reflects his administration's commitment to agriculture as a driver of food security, employment, and wealth creation across the FCT.
Sep 22, 2026
Agriculture
SEDC Set to Flag Off First Agro-Mechanisation Project in Enugu to Boost Regional Food Security
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) is set to flag off its first agro-mechanisation project in Enugu State, part of a N5 billion blueprint to develop 50,000 hectares across the region
Sep 17, 2026
Health
Ebola Alert: NCDC Screens Travellers From Affected Countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an interim public health advisory requiring travellers from countries with active Ebola transmission to complete Health Declaration Forms as part of enhanced surveillance measures. The advisory follows the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has now recorded over 7,600 cases and nearly 3,700 deaths, with Nigeria placing itself on high alert to prevent the importation of the deadly virus.
Sep 23, 2026
Health
Nigeria Achieves West Africa’s First 500km Telerobotic Surgery, Removes Kidney Tumour
Surgeons at Redeemer's Health Village in Ogun State remotely operated on a kidney cancer patient in Abuja, 500km away, in what doctors describe as West Africa's first telerobotic surgery, using a China-made Toumai surgical robot
Sep 22, 2026
Health
Ash Biomedical Produces Seven Local Test Kits for HIV, Malaria, Hepatitis, Pregnancy
Nigerian diagnostics firm Ash Biomedical has announced the production of seven own-brand rapid test kits covering HIV, malaria, hepatitis, and pregnancy, with 15 million test kits delivered over 15 years through 66 government contracts across 27 states. Managing Director Adetoyese Shodeinde says the milestone reflects years of investment in quality and regulatory compliance, as the company prepares to commission a manufacturing facility in Abuja by the first quarter of 2027
Sep 22, 2026
Health
Tadalafil May Raise Glaucoma Risk, Study Finds
A new study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology links regular tadalafil use to a slightly higher glaucoma risk, though experts stress the absolute risk remains low and advise routine eye monitoring
Sep 22, 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
Dangote to Empower 2 Million Vulnerable Women With Refinery IPO Shares
Aliko Dangote has announced a landmark initiative to help up to two million vulnerable Nigerian women, including widows and conflict victims, acquire ownership stakes in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through its ongoing Initial Public Offering. The Aliko Dangote Foundation will partner with state governments to facilitate participation while donating additional shares to beneficiaries as long-term savings, in what could become one of Nigeria's largest private-sector-backed financial inclusion p
Sep 23, 2026
Youth Empowerment
BATN Foundation Empowers 200 Jigawa Women with Poultry Birds, Feed, Medication
In a bold move to tackle rural poverty and food insecurity, the BATN Foundation has empowered 200 women in Jigawa State with Noiler birds, poultry feed, and medication under its EMPOWER-Her Poultry Project. The initiative, launched in Dutse in collaboration with the Jigawa State Government, is designed to help rural women build sustainable businesses, generate income, and strengthen household nutrition across the state.
Sep 23, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Oyo, ICMPD Launch €2.4m Youth Agriculture Project to Curb Irregular Migration
Oyo State and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development have launched a Danish-funded €2.4 million project targeting 700 rural youths and returnee migrants with farmland, training, and market access.
Sep 22, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Bridging the Digital Divide: NCC Empowers Over 100 Persons with Disabilities with Advanced Digital Skills in Lagos
The NCC has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities in Lagos on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and assistive tech, championing inclusive participation in Nigeria’s digital economy
Sep 19, 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