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Oyo Abduction: Why We Delayed Rescue Operations Despite Criticism — IGP Disu
IGP Disu says delayed rescue prevented collateral damage and ensured safe release of abducted Oyo school victims.
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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BREAKING : Police Arrest Osun SSG, Others Over Alleged Vote Buying, Recover ₦4.81m, PVCs
Jul 29, 2026
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FG Exceeds 2024 Borrowing Target as New Debt Rises to ₦12.62tn
Jul 29, 2026
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VeryDarkMan Opposes Tyla’s Planned Nigeria Concert, Warns Organisers
VeryDarkMan warns Tyla’s concert organisers, insisting the planned Nigeria show will not hold as scheduled.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: Cameroon’s Eseme Hopes to Inspire Change On and Off the Track After Historic Commonwealth Gold
Commonwealth champion Emmanuel Eseme hopes his success will inspire African sprinters and promote environmental awareness globally.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: India’s Dilip Mahadu Gavit Breaks Commonwealth Games Record, Wins Men’s 100m T47 Gold
Dilip Mahadu Gavit breaks Games record, becoming India’s first male para-athlete to win Commonwealth gold.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: England’s Alice Tai Breaks Commonwealth Games Record, Wins Third Straight 100m Backstroke S9 Gold
Alice Tai breaks Games record, claiming third consecutive Commonwealth 100m Backstroke S9 gold for England.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu Breaks Own World Record, Wins Commonwealth Games Discus Gold
Goodness Nwachukwu breaks her discus world record, winning Commonwealth Games gold with a historic 39.66-metre throw.
Jul 30, 2026
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Contract Fraud Most Prevalent Corruption in Public Sector – EFCC Chairman
EFCC chairman warns public officials against contract fraud, urging accountability, transparency and strict compliance with procurement laws.
Jul 30, 2026
Politics
Osun Poll: Accord Petitions Tinubu, IG Over Alleged Police Harassment
Accord petitions Tinubu and police chief, alleging harassment, arrests and intimidation ahead of Osun governorship election.
Jul 30, 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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Oyo Abduction: Why We Delayed Rescue Operations Despite Criticism — IGP Disu
IGP Disu says delayed rescue prevented collateral damage and ensured safe release of abducted Oyo school victims.
Jul 30, 2026
News
VeryDarkMan Opposes Tyla’s Planned Nigeria Concert, Warns Organisers
VeryDarkMan warns Tyla’s concert organisers, insisting the planned Nigeria show will not hold as scheduled.
Jul 30, 2026
News
Contract Fraud Most Prevalent Corruption in Public Sector – EFCC Chairman
EFCC chairman warns public officials against contract fraud, urging accountability, transparency and strict compliance with procurement laws.
Jul 30, 2026
News
Access Bank Debunks Shutdown Rumours, Reassures Customers of Uninterrupted Operations
Access Bank dismisses shutdown rumours, assures customers of uninterrupted services and strong financial stability nationwide.
Jul 30, 2026
Politics
Osun Poll: Accord Petitions Tinubu, IG Over Alleged Police Harassment
Accord petitions Tinubu and police chief, alleging harassment, arrests and intimidation ahead of Osun governorship election.
Jul 30, 2026
Politics
‘They Plan To Arrest Me Too’ — Osun Speaker Alleges After SSG’s Detention
Osun Speaker alleges police plan to arrest him after SSG’s detention, accuses commissioner of intimidation.
Jul 30, 2026
Politics
Abia Fixes Campaign Permit Fees, Sets N200m Charge for Presidential Candidates
Abia introduces campaign permit fees, requiring presidential candidates to pay N200 million for political advertising approval.
Jul 30, 2026
Politics
Adeleke Alleges Transfer of 60 Accord Leaders to Abuja, Nasarawa Prisons
Adeleke alleges over 60 Accord leaders were transferred to Abuja and Nasarawa prisons ahead of Osun election.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: Cameroon’s Eseme Hopes to Inspire Change On and Off the Track After Historic Commonwealth Gold
Commonwealth champion Emmanuel Eseme hopes his success will inspire African sprinters and promote environmental awareness globally.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: India’s Dilip Mahadu Gavit Breaks Commonwealth Games Record, Wins Men’s 100m T47 Gold
Dilip Mahadu Gavit breaks Games record, becoming India’s first male para-athlete to win Commonwealth gold.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: England’s Alice Tai Breaks Commonwealth Games Record, Wins Third Straight 100m Backstroke S9 Gold
Alice Tai breaks Games record, claiming third consecutive Commonwealth 100m Backstroke S9 gold for England.
Jul 30, 2026
Sports
CWG: Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu Breaks Own World Record, Wins Commonwealth Games Discus Gold
Goodness Nwachukwu breaks her discus world record, winning Commonwealth Games gold with a historic 39.66-metre throw.
Jul 30, 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
Tech & Education
Move Fast on AI or Miss Out, IMF Tells Africa
The IMF says Africa could gain far more from artificial intelligence if governments invest quickly in power, internet access, digital skills and trusted regulation, warning that slow action could leave the region behind
Jul 27, 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
Agriculture
Nigeria Says It Has 42 Million Smallholder Farmers
The federal government says Nigeria has over 42 million agricultural households, mostly smallholder family farms, underscoring their central role in the country’s food system and the need for stronger support.
Jul 25, 2026
Agriculture
Firm Seeks Greater Investment in Africa’s Agricultural Value Chains
Davidorlah Nigeria Limited is urging stronger investment in Africa’s agricultural value chains, arguing that strategic financing, infrastructure and value-added processing are essential for food security, jobs and long-term agribusiness growth.
Jul 25, 2026
Health
Gynaecologists Urge Pregnant Women to Complete Five-Dose Tetanus Vaccine Schedule
Maternal health experts say pregnant women should complete the full five-dose tetanus toxoid vaccination schedule, even after childbirth, to secure lifelong immunity for themselves and protection for their newborns.
Jul 28, 2026
Health
Benue Dismisses Suspected Mpox in Kornya
Benue State has ruled out a suspected Mpox outbreak in Korinya, saying investigations showed the reported cases were actually consistent with chickenpox
Jul 28, 2026
Health
Plateau Records 441 Suspected Cholera Cases, 14 Deaths as Govt Steps Up Response
Plateau State has confirmed 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across four Local Government Areas since the outbreak began in June, prompting an expanded emergency response by the state government and health partners.
Jul 28, 2026
Health
NDHII Saved 10,000 Nigerian Lives, Trained 2,000 Health Workers — Minister
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, says the National Diaspora Health Impact Initiative has saved 10,000 Nigerian lives and trained 2,000 frontline health workers across the country's six geopolitical zones.
Jul 28, 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