Politics
Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel has declared his continued support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC, saying security challenges in the South-South will not weaken his loyalty.
News
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians in South Africa to utilise evacuation flights amid rising xenophobic attacks and demanded justice for those killed during the violence.
News
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to South African businesses operating in Nigeria. They must publicly condemn xenophobic attacks on Nigerians or risk nationwide protests and closure of their operations.
Politics
A broad coalition of stakeholders in Gombe State has endorsed Jamilu Gwamna as the consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, citing his experience and unifying appeal.
News
An aide to Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu administration over the allocation of ₦1.3 billion to a non-existent presidential council, calling it proof of reckless governance.
News
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a "shocking lack of empathy," alleging that the President has failed to reach out to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, since the mass abduction of schoolchildren 50 days ago.
News
Residents of Akure North in Ondo State have appealed to First Bank to reopen its branch, which has been closed for seven years due to security concerns.
News
Russia hammered Kyiv with 68 missiles and 351 drones overnight, killing 14 civilians and flattening residential buildings right before a crucial NATO summit where President Zelenskyy is set to demand urgent air defense interceptors.
Lifestyle
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.
News
A senior US lawmaker has declared that Washington will closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, stressing the need for transparency, fairness, and a level playing field for all parties.
News
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians in South Africa to utilise evacuation flights amid rising xenophobic attacks and demanded justice for those killed during the violence.
News
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to South African businesses operating in Nigeria. They must publicly condemn xenophobic attacks on Nigerians or risk nationwide protests and closure of their operations.
News
An aide to Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu administration over the allocation of ₦1.3 billion to a non-existent presidential council, calling it proof of reckless governance.
Politics
Former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel has declared his continued support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC, saying security challenges in the South-South will not weaken his loyalty.
Politics
A broad coalition of stakeholders in Gombe State has endorsed Jamilu Gwamna as the consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, citing his experience and unifying appeal.
Politics
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied claims he was offered ₦500 billion to contest against Peter Obi, describing the allegation as false and fabricated.
Politics
Pat Utomi has proposed that Nigerians above 70 years should not contest political offices, arguing the measure would strengthen leadership, accountability and democratic governance.
Sports
Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane lauded England's incredible resilience as the 10-man squad overcame high altitude, intense hostile crowds, and a red card to seal a historic 3-2 win against Mexico.
Sports
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticized FIFA for undermining its own integrity after the governing body lifted US forward Folarin Balogun's red card suspension ahead of a crucial knockout match. The controversial reversal followed a direct phone call from US President Donald Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a move Blatter warned turns the sport into a "playground for political power."
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last, saying he will retire from international football with no regrets whatsoever.
Sports
Norway coach Stale Solbakken has criticised FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, calling the decision a mistake that could damage World Cup credibility.
Tech & Education
The examination body said the mop-up results are now available through official channels, with ranking and admission-related result processing scheduled to commence ahead of the 2026 academic admission exercise.
Tech & Education
An IMF scenario-planning report warns that rapid AI adoption will fuel global economic inequality and a "winner-take-most" dynamic favoring advanced economies, unless developing nations urgently build out their digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and AI-ready talent pools.
Tech & Education
NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission have declared that Nigeria's Digital Switch Over (DSO) is creating unprecedented opportunities for content creators, as expanded channel capacity drives a massive demand for localized programming while introducing structured distribution networks to help curb piracy.
Tech & Education
The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of schools in Akoko Edo that were abruptly shut down due to a DSS terror alert, citing the deployment of reinforced security frameworks and localized surveillance networks to guarantee student safety.
Agriculture
PLATEAU—Farming groups condemned a fatal attack in Foron District that killed a farmer and saw 50 cows rustled. They urged immediate security deployments to protect the agrarian economy.
Agriculture
LAGOS—Experts at the 2026 Nestlé Summit urged integrated food systems to fight malnutrition. They backed public-private investment in biofortification and storage to aid vulnerable families.
Agriculture
NAIROBI, KENYA—Nigeria has raised an alarm over the escalating scarcity and cost of fertilizer inputs across Sub-Saharan Africa, blaming Middle East geopolitical instability and fractured global logistics. Speaking at the Africa-France Summit, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari met with IFAD to evaluate West African supply chain vulnerabilities. With shipping disruptions driving up freight charges for nitrogen and phosphate bases, Nigeria is working with development partner
Agriculture
The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has urged the Federal Government to establish dedicated Bank of Agriculture (BOA) loan facilities for butchers to help crash rising meat prices. MAFYDA revealed a stark market disparity where middlemen buy cows from pastoralists for ₦500,000 to ₦750,000 and resell them to capital-constrained butchers on credit for up to ₦1.5 million. The association stated that direct capital intervention would empower butchers to bypass these p
Health
Stagnation Warning: WHO Report at 79th World Health Assembly Reveals Healthcare Costs Have Pushed 1.6 Billion People Into Poverty
Health
THE SILENT THREAT: High-Pressure Lifestyle and Soaring Drug Costs Drive Dangerous Surge in Hypertension
Health
Emergency Mobilization: Borno Cholera Outbreak Surges Past 1,500 Suspected Cases; 21 Lives Lost
Health
Defensive Wall: NCDC Shuts Down Viral Ebola Rumors, Activates Mandatory Airport and Border Screenings Amid Central African Outbreak
Security
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians to beware of fraudsters impersonating its officials to run a fake vehicle auction scam
Security
All worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) programme several months ago have been freed and reunited with their families, according to church officials in Oyo State.
Security
Nigeria Police operatives have rescued a group of worshippers abducted in Ekiti State, in a swift operation that has eased tensions in the affected communities.
Security
Nigerian Army troops have repelled terrorist attacks in Katsina and Zamfara States while successfully rescuing a district head during a coordinated operation in the North-West.
Youth Empowerment
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
Youth Empowerment
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
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.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
