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KASU Lecturers Suspend Strike After Kaduna Approves Salary Deal
KASU lecturers suspend strike after Kaduna approves salary deal and nine months’ accrued arrears for academic staff.
Sep 18, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
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JAMB Explains ‘Not Admitted’, ‘Admission in Progress’ Statuses
Sep 17, 2026
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Obi Mourns Olu Jacobs, Says Actor Represented Nigerian Excellence
Sep 17, 2026
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Akume Tasks FG Appointees to Sell Tinubu’s Achievements
Sep 17, 2026
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Probe Begins as 40 Miners Die in NSCDC Detention
Authorities launch investigation after dozens of suspected illegal miners die in NSCDC custody amid questions over detention conditions.
Sep 18, 2026
Politics
APM Faults Tinubu’s Reforms, Laments Economic Hardship
APM says Tinubu’s reforms have deepened hardship, citing rising costs, business closures, unemployment and poverty.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Alonso Hails Chelsea Ambition After Boehly Exit
Alonso says Chelsea’s ambition remains clear after Clearlake Capital took control, ending Todd Boehly’s chairmanship.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Chelle Names Super Eagles Squads for AFCON Qualifiers, Russia Friendly
Chelle names separate Super Eagles squads as Nigeria prepares for AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Russia.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Falconets Beat England 3-0, Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
Falconets secure World Cup quarter-final place after a commanding 3-0 victory over England in Poland.
Sep 17, 2026
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420-Year-Old Tortoise at Alaafin’s Palace Dies in Oyo
Oyo’s 420-year-old palace tortoise, Baba, dies after illness, ending a chapter in the kingdom’s heritage.
Sep 17, 2026
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JAMB Explains ‘Not Admitted’, ‘Admission in Progress’ Statuses
JAMB says ‘Not Admitted’ does not mean rejection, while ‘Admission in Progress’ indicates pending approval.
Sep 17, 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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KASU Lecturers Suspend Strike After Kaduna Approves Salary Deal
KASU lecturers suspend strike after Kaduna approves salary deal and nine months’ accrued arrears for academic staff.
Sep 18, 2026
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Probe Begins as 40 Miners Die in NSCDC Detention
Authorities launch investigation after dozens of suspected illegal miners die in NSCDC custody amid questions over detention conditions.
Sep 18, 2026
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420-Year-Old Tortoise at Alaafin’s Palace Dies in Oyo
Oyo’s 420-year-old palace tortoise, Baba, dies after illness, ending a chapter in the kingdom’s heritage.
Sep 17, 2026
News
JAMB Explains ‘Not Admitted’, ‘Admission in Progress’ Statuses
JAMB says ‘Not Admitted’ does not mean rejection, while ‘Admission in Progress’ indicates pending approval.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
APM Faults Tinubu’s Reforms, Laments Economic Hardship
APM says Tinubu’s reforms have deepened hardship, citing rising costs, business closures, unemployment and poverty.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
I Won’t Be a Godfather; Abia Voters Will Pick My Successor — Otti
Abia Governor Alex Otti says he will not impose a successor, insisting voters will decide who governs the state.
Sep 17, 2026
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No Office of First Lady Under My Presidency — Sowore
Sowore says his administration would not establish an Office of the First Lady, citing the absence of constitutional backing for it.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement Unveils 59-Member Presidential Campaign Council
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has unveiled a 59-member campaign council as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Alonso Hails Chelsea Ambition After Boehly Exit
Alonso says Chelsea’s ambition remains clear after Clearlake Capital took control, ending Todd Boehly’s chairmanship.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Chelle Names Super Eagles Squads for AFCON Qualifiers, Russia Friendly
Chelle names separate Super Eagles squads as Nigeria prepares for AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Russia.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Falconets Beat England 3-0, Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
Falconets secure World Cup quarter-final place after a commanding 3-0 victory over England in Poland.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
SPL: ‘Ronaldo Must Be Expelled, He’s Added Nothing’ — Al Nassr Legend Al-Harifi
Al-Nassr legend Fahad Al-Harifi has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and called for the Portuguese forward to leave the club.
Sep 17, 2026
Tech & Education
JAMB Shifts UTME to Critical Thinking
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared its subject-based Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) format outdated after more than three decades, launching a fundamental overhaul to assess critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Registrar Prof. Segun Aina says the current model duplicates O-Level examinations and may no longer predict which candidates will succeed in tertiary institutions.
Sep 17, 2026
Tech & Education
UI Unveils New Certificate Collection Rules, Warns of Shredding After 10 Years
The University of Ibadan has introduced new guidelines for collecting Statements of Result and certificates, including escalating penalties for delayed collection and shredding for documents left unclaimed beyond 10 years.
Sep 17, 2026
Tech & Education
Lagos Launches Clean Energy Schools Innovation Challenge for Secondary Students
The Lagos State Government has launched the maiden Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, inviting SS1 and SS2 students across the state to design practical clean energy solutions and compete for the state championship.
Sep 17, 2026
Tech & Education
UNIPORT ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries and Allowance Disparities
UNIPORT ASUU has declared an indefinite strike over incomplete salary payments and allowance disparities, halting all academic activities after the university management failed to meet a 48-hour ultimatum
Sep 17, 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
Agriculture
Nasarawa Women Farmers Record Bumper Harvest Through Climate-Smart Agriculture
Nasarawa women farmers record a bumper 2026 harvest using climate-smart practices and biofortified crops introduced by the Sasakawa Africa Association, boosting food security and incomes.
Sep 15, 2026
Agriculture
Nearly 9,000 Benue Farmers Benefit from Sasakawa Agricultural Extension Project
The Sasakawa Africa Association, with support from the Nippon Foundation, has reached 8,950 smallholder farmers across eight Benue LGAs with climate-smart farming training, improved crop varieties, and a new cassava processing centre.
Sep 15, 2026
Agriculture
Niger Delta Fish Crisis: Researcher Warns of Cancer Risks from Pollution
Rivers State University researcher Otene Benjamin warns that oil pollution and unregulated hormone use in fish ponds are introducing carcinogens into the food chain, urging a N40m hatchery investment to secure safe aquaculture.
Sep 13, 2026
Health
Next-Generation TB Vaccines Could Save 7.3 Million Lives by 2050, Says Gavi
New tuberculosis vaccines expected to reach the market from 2029 could save an estimated 7.3 million lives and generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries by 2050, ending more than a century of reliance on a single licensed TB vaccine.
Sep 17, 2026
Health
WHO Warns of Hidden Mpox Spread in Africa
The WHO reports 1,153 new mpox cases and 7 deaths across 11 African countries in a six-week period, with Madagascar recording the highest burden amid surveillance challenges
Sep 17, 2026
Health
UCH Ibadan Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wages
Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and poor working conditions, paralysing services at Nigeria's foremost teaching hospital. The strike, declared after the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to the hospital management and the Federal Government, has left thousands of patients stranded and raised fresh concerns about the collapse of tertiary healthcare in the country.
Sep 17, 2026
Health
WHO Sounds Alarm as NCDs Now Cause 37% of Deaths in Africa
The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that non-communicable diseases now account for 37 per cent of all deaths in Africa, up from 24 per cent in 2000, with nearly two-thirds of these deaths occurring prematurely. As World Patient Safety Day 2026 focuses on "Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases," WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Mohammed Janabi has called for urgent action to protect millions of patients from avoidable harm during long-term treatment.
Sep 17, 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
Shettima Unveils Kwara Factory, 4,000 Jobs
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the new Kwara Garment Factory in Ilorin, projecting 4,000 jobs at full capacity, alongside an 11-storey Revenue Service headquarters.
Sep 17, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Senator Onyewuchi Empowers 420 Owerri Zone Youths, Women with Skills Training, Start-Up Kits
Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi has empowered about 420 youths and women from Imo East with start-up kits after a week-long training in AI, website design, phone repairs, and fishery at his NASENI Skills Acquisition Centre in Owerri North.
Sep 16, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Katsina Flags Off Conditional Cash Transfer, 3,000 Households Benefit in Kaita LGA
Katsina State has flagged off its National Conditional Cash Transfer programme in Kaita Local Government Area, with 3,000 low-income households already benefiting and plans to reach over 60,000 people statewide in three phases.
Sep 16, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Ogun Invests ₦5bn in Women’s Livelihoods Under Abiodun’s Gender Agenda
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration in Ogun State has invested over ₦5 billion to empower 100,000 women, blending economic support with political inclusion to strengthen families and secure the state’s future.
Sep 13, 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