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Arsene Wenger, African Coaches to Dissect Record 2026 World Cup Run
Wenger will lead African coaches in analysing the continent’s record World Cup performance at CAF’s strategy conference.
Oct 3, 2026
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Sokoto Gov Seeks Stronger FG-State Partnership Against Insecurity
Oct 1, 2026
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CAN Urges FG to Make Prosperity Felt in Every Nigerian Home
Oct 1, 2026
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Egbin Power Awards Scholarships to Students in Host Communities
Oct 1, 2026
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GNA Celebrates Nigeria’s Resilience, Diversity and People, While Renewing Its Commitment to Inclusive National Development
Oct 1, 2026
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Lewandowski Breaks Ronaldo Record With Nations League Hat-Trick
Robert Lewandowski becomes the oldest player to score a Nations League hat-trick after Poland’s emphatic victory over Romania.
Oct 3, 2026
Sports
Ruiz Quits Spain Squad to Attend Arrival of His First Baby
Fabián Ruiz leaves Spain camp for Paris to be present for the birth of his first child.
Oct 3, 2026
Sports
Fury to Invite Trump to Lead Ring Walk Before Joshua Fight
Tyson Fury plans to invite Donald Trump to join his ring walk before his December showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Oct 3, 2026
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Kebbi Attacks: Gov Idris Seeks Military Base in Bagudo
Kebbi governor seeks military base in Bagudo after recent attacks leave communities displaced and residents fearing further violence.
Oct 3, 2026
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Abducted NYSC Members: Don’t Let Kidnappers Kill Our Children — Parents Beg Olubadan, Oyo CP
Parents of abducted NYSC members appeal for urgent intervention as kidnappers demand ransom for their children’s release.
Oct 3, 2026
Politics
ADC Won’t Win Rivers, Result Will Be Written — Wike Fires at Amaechi
Wike says Amaechi’s ADC cannot win Rivers, recalling past elections and accusing him of repeatedly questioning results.
Oct 3, 2026
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Abducted NYSC Members: Tinubu’s Alleged Laxity Emboldening Terrorists — Makinde Campaign
Makinde campaign group accuses Tinubu administration of security lapses following abduction of prospective NYSC members.
Oct 3, 2026
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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
News
Kebbi Attacks: Gov Idris Seeks Military Base in Bagudo
Kebbi governor seeks military base in Bagudo after recent attacks leave communities displaced and residents fearing further violence.
Oct 3, 2026
News
Abducted NYSC Members: Don’t Let Kidnappers Kill Our Children — Parents Beg Olubadan, Oyo CP
Parents of abducted NYSC members appeal for urgent intervention as kidnappers demand ransom for their children’s release.
Oct 3, 2026
News
Abducted NYSC Members: Tinubu’s Alleged Laxity Emboldening Terrorists — Makinde Campaign
Makinde campaign group accuses Tinubu administration of security lapses following abduction of prospective NYSC members.
Oct 3, 2026
News
Irresponsible Social Media Use Fueling Insecurity — NIPR, NSCDC
NIPR and NSCDC warn that irresponsible social media use and misinformation are worsening insecurity across Nigeria.
Oct 3, 2026
Politics
ADC Won’t Win Rivers, Result Will Be Written — Wike Fires at Amaechi
Wike says Amaechi’s ADC cannot win Rivers, recalling past elections and accusing him of repeatedly questioning results.
Oct 3, 2026
Politics
2027: If Fuel Comes Down to ₦600 Tomorrow, I Will Campaign for Tinubu — Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi says he will withdraw from the ADC ticket and campaign for Tinubu if petrol falls to ₦600 per litre.
Oct 2, 2026
Politics
2027: Destruction of Tinubu Posters in Viral Video Staged — Keyamo
Keyamo alleges that a viral video showing Tinubu posters being destroyed was deliberately staged as opposition propaganda.
Oct 2, 2026
Politics
I Will Make Life Affordable Again — Atiku Promises Nigerians
Atiku Abubakar has promised to reduce living costs through domestic fuel production support if elected president in 2027.
Oct 2, 2026
Sports
Arsene Wenger, African Coaches to Dissect Record 2026 World Cup Run
Wenger will lead African coaches in analysing the continent’s record World Cup performance at CAF’s strategy conference.
Oct 3, 2026
Sports
Lewandowski Breaks Ronaldo Record With Nations League Hat-Trick
Robert Lewandowski becomes the oldest player to score a Nations League hat-trick after Poland’s emphatic victory over Romania.
Oct 3, 2026
Sports
Ruiz Quits Spain Squad to Attend Arrival of His First Baby
Fabián Ruiz leaves Spain camp for Paris to be present for the birth of his first child.
Oct 3, 2026
Sports
Fury to Invite Trump to Lead Ring Walk Before Joshua Fight
Tyson Fury plans to invite Donald Trump to join his ring walk before his December showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
Emmanuel College ’88 Set Renovates Classrooms, Pays Exam Fees
The Progressives of the Unique 1988 Set of Emmanuel College Owerri have unveiled a renovated five-classroom block and paid NECO and WAEC fees for financially disadvantaged students at their alma mater.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
Lagos Varsities Face Total Shutdown as Four Unions Declare Joint Indefinite Strike
The Joint Action Committee representing ASUU, SSANU, NASU and NAAT has begun an indefinite strike across LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH and LASUCOM, deepening a crisis that began with ASUU's own walkout weeks earlier.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
JAMB Registrar Impersonator Remanded in Kuje
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Arinze Nwogba, accused of impersonating JAMB Registrar Prof Segun Aina online for financial gain, pending a bail ruling on October 7.
Oct 3, 2026
Tech & Education
Kinderland Ibadan Turns 40, Alumni Donate ICT Classroom
E.M. Kinderland Nursery and Primary School, Ibadan, has marked its 40th anniversary with a five-day celebration that brought together generations of former pupils, culminating in the donation of a fully equipped ICT classroom by the Kinderland Old Pupils Association. Notable alumni, including award-winning photographer Akinmade Akinleye and Nollywood actor Olu Adebamowo, joined the homecoming, which honoured the enduring legacy of founder Pastor Mrs Remi Alade.
Oct 3, 2026
Agriculture
FG Launches African Swine Fever Control Campaign in Southwest
The Federal Government has launched a major African Swine Fever control and biosecurity campaign at the Oke-Aro Pig Farm Estate, distributing protective kits to farmers and pledging comprehensive training to prevent future outbreaks. The intervention by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) targets one of Nigeria's largest pig production clusters, which has suffered devastating losses from the highly contagious disease in the past.
Oct 3, 2026
Agriculture
Kyari: More Farmland Won’t Feed 400 Million Nigerians
Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari says Nigeria must treat agricultural extension as critical infrastructure, disclosing that over 100,000 farmers already receive weekly digital advisories as the country's population heads toward 400 million by 2050.
Oct 2, 2026
Agriculture
Farmland Expansion Alone Won’t Feed Nigeria
Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari says Nigeria must shift to demand-driven, AI-enabled agricultural extension services to boost farm yields, warning that expanding farmland alone can no longer feed the country's growing population.
Oct 1, 2026
Agriculture
FG Launches 99-Member Farmers’ Coalition
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Coalition of Farmers Associations for Food Security in Nigeria, representing 99 farmer groups, as the agriculture sector recorded 4.39% growth in Q2 2026, its best performance in five years.
Sep 30, 2026
Health
FG Targets 70% Local Drug Production by 2029
The Federal Government is considering a two-year extension of its pharmaceutical manufacturing Executive Order to March 2029, as manufacturers push to cut Nigeria's 70% drug import dependence and position the country as West Africa's pharma hub.
Oct 2, 2026
Health
Delta's Healthcare Revolution: MRI, CT Scanners, 700 New Doctors
Delta State has invested heavily in healthcare infrastructure, acquiring three 1.5-Tesla MRI machines, CT scanners, 25 4D ultrasound machines, and eight dialysis machines, while recruiting over 700 medical personnel and paying the Medical Residency Training Fund. With health insurance coverage rising to 48.43 per cent and maternal mortality dropping from 350 to 120 deaths per 100,000 live births, the Oborevwori administration is building a healthcare system that addresses infrastructure, manpowe
Oct 2, 2026
Health
Doctor Urges Better Care for Ageing Parents
Dr. Akinlawon Olamide urges families to adopt structured, preventive geriatric care plans to holistically manage the health and wellbeing of ageing parents amidst busy modern lifestyles
Oct 2, 2026
Health
Ebonyi Communities Get Two-Month Free Medical Care
David Umahi Federal University Health Sciences and its teaching hospital in Uburu have begun a two-month free medical programme open to all residents, targeting malaria, cholera, hypertension, arthritis and other common ailments.
Oct 1, 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
TAFTA Trains 150 Female Creators to Build Sustainable Careers
, tools, and industry connections through its maiden Creator HQ programme, a three-day immersive training focused on content creation, intellectual property protection, and monetisation. Supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the initiative is designed to help women turn their creative talents into sustainable businesses and long-term careers.
Oct 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Dangote Foundation Gives Students Free Shares
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative that will fund an additional 10 shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO for eligible tertiary students who subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares in their own names. Chairman Aliko Dangote says the programme is about developing a mindset — equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and opportunity to understand how economic value is created and how they can participate in it.
Oct 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
FG Empowers 70 Media Managers With Tablets
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on TVEE has given tablets to 70 digital media personnel to strengthen awareness of government vocational and entrepreneurship programmes ahead of the NPRGS Oyo State rollout.
Oct 2, 2026
Youth Empowerment
MSS Academy Graduates 56 Youths in Event Technology
The Mobile Screen and Sound (MSS) Limited Technical Academy has graduated 56 students from its 10-week training programme in sound engineering, lighting design, and stage production, as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with employable skills and reduce youth idleness. The academy has also promised automatic employment for the best five graduating students, underscoring its commitment to bridging the gap between training and industry placement.
Sep 30, 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