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Constitution Amendment: States Get 30-Day Deadline
National Assembly sends constitutional amendment bill to 36 states, requesting decisions within 30 days as required approvals begin.
Sep 17, 2026
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NLC Demands Emergency Palliatives, Wage Awards as Petrol Hits ₦1,430/Litre
Sep 16, 2026
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Nigerians Will Decide 2027 Presidency, Says Atiku’s Aide
Sep 15, 2026
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APC Governors Distance Themselves From Wike-led Rainbow Coalition
Sep 15, 2026
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CSOs Demand Functional PHCs, Increased Health Funding
Sep 15, 2026
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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
Sports
Man United Crash Out of League Cup After Blowing 2-0 Lead Against Brighton
Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage before losing 3-2 to Brighton in a dramatic League Cup comeback.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Raphinha’s Hat-Trick Secures Barca Win Over Racing as Atletico Thrash Osasuna
Raphinha’s hat-trick helped Barcelona beat Racing Santander, while Atletico Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0 in La Liga.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Saudi Pro League Bans Club Over ‘Jota’ Chants, After Ronaldo Demands Action
Saudi Pro League sanctions Al-Taawoun after fans taunted Ruben Neves with chants referencing late footballer Diogo Jota.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
Supreme Court Dismisses Gabam’s Appeal in SDP Leadership Tussle
Supreme Court dismisses Gabam’s appeal, ending another chapter in the prolonged legal dispute over SDP leadership.
Sep 17, 2026
News
Nigeria Raises N748.6bn From FGN Bonds as Rates Ease
Nigeria raises N748.64bn from FGN bonds as investor demand stays strong despite easing rates.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
2027: Obi Challenges Critics to Trace 1% Misappropriation of Funds Under His Anambra Tenure
Peter Obi challenges critics to trace any 1% misappropriation from funds his administration handled during eight years governing Anambra State.
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
News
Nigeria Raises N748.6bn From FGN Bonds as Rates Ease
Nigeria raises N748.64bn from FGN bonds as investor demand stays strong despite easing rates.
Sep 17, 2026
News
Ondo: Death Toll From Suspected Poisonous Herbal Drink Rises to 49, 170 Affected
Ondo’s suspected poisonous drink outbreak claims 49 lives, with 170 people affected across government areas.
Sep 17, 2026
News
Osun Killings: Gov Adeleke Orders Security Agencies to Arrest Perpetrators
Adeleke orders security agencies to arrest perpetrators as recent killings heighten concerns over safety across Osun State.
Sep 17, 2026
News
Electricity: ‘Our Freezers Now Freezing’ — Power Minister Says Nigerians Begging Him to Slow Down
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says Nigerians are asking him to slow down because their freezers now work continuously.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
Constitution Amendment: States Get 30-Day Deadline
National Assembly sends constitutional amendment bill to 36 states, requesting decisions within 30 days as required approvals begin.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
Supreme Court Dismisses Gabam’s Appeal in SDP Leadership Tussle
Supreme Court dismisses Gabam’s appeal, ending another chapter in the prolonged legal dispute over SDP leadership.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
2027: Obi Challenges Critics to Trace 1% Misappropriation of Funds Under His Anambra Tenure
Peter Obi challenges critics to trace any 1% misappropriation from funds his administration handled during eight years governing Anambra State.
Sep 17, 2026
Politics
Aisha Buhari Visits Atiku Amid 2027 Political Activities
Aisha Buhari visits Atiku as political consultations intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approach.
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
Sports
Man United Crash Out of League Cup After Blowing 2-0 Lead Against Brighton
Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage before losing 3-2 to Brighton in a dramatic League Cup comeback.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Raphinha’s Hat-Trick Secures Barca Win Over Racing as Atletico Thrash Osasuna
Raphinha’s hat-trick helped Barcelona beat Racing Santander, while Atletico Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0 in La Liga.
Sep 17, 2026
Sports
Saudi Pro League Bans Club Over ‘Jota’ Chants, After Ronaldo Demands Action
Saudi Pro League sanctions Al-Taawoun after fans taunted Ruben Neves with chants referencing late footballer Diogo Jota.
Sep 17, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Shuts Down LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH Indefinitely
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has shut down Lagos State's three public universities indefinitely after the state government failed to implement the 2025 FG/ASUU agreement. The strike, which commenced on Tuesday, affects thousands of students across LASU, LASUED, and LASUSTECH, with the union accusing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration of treating lecturers with contempt despite repeated appeals and a 14-day ultimatum.
Sep 16, 2026
Tech & Education
LAUTECH Pledges Inclusive Admissions, Disability Support
The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has pledged to strengthen access to its admission process for visually impaired applicants while expanding institutional support for students and other members of the university community living with disabilities. The commitment followed a demand by the Nigeria Association of the Blind, South-West Zone, for closer collaboration on inclusive education, assistive technology and digital innovation.
Sep 16, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Suspends Plateau Varsity Strike After Govt Deal
Lecturers at Plateau State University have called off their three-week indefinite strike after the state government agreed to commence a pension scheme, implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement, and pay outstanding arrears.
Sep 16, 2026
Tech & Education
Nigerian Teachers Race for $1m Global Teacher Prize as October 12 Deadline Nears
Nigerian teachers have until October 12, 2026, to apply for the $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, with expanded eligibility now including digital and non-formal educators.
Sep 15, 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
Agriculture
Desertification Fight: NAGGW Raises 500,000 Seedlings for Jigawa Tree Planting Project
In a major push to combat desertification and environmental degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has raised over 500,000 seedlings of various tree species for planting across Jigawa State in the 2026 season. The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Sale Abubakar, disclosed this during a field inspection of project sites, revealing ambitious targets that include 50 hectares of refilling, 50 hectares of new plantations, and a 10-kilometre shelter belt to protect communiti
Sep 11, 2026
Health
From Crisis to Prevention: How Health Insurance Can Curb Sudden Deaths in Nigeria
Ultimate Health HMO boss Lekan Ewenla advocates for a shift from out-of-pocket payments to preventive health insurance, highlighting diaspora remittances and informal sector packages as key drivers for reducing sudden deaths
Sep 16, 2026
Health
Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills 3,500 as UN Warns Funding Gaps Could Reignite Epidemic
The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has now claimed nearly 3,500 lives and infected over 7,200 people across 62 health zones, risks spiraling further out of control as a critical funding shortfall leaves responders scrambling to contain the virus. With the $1.3 billion humanitarian response only 49 per cent funded and weekly cases doubling in parts of North Kivu, aid officials are pleading for international emergency medical teams and
Sep 16, 2026
Health
Medical Experts Advocate Integration of Clinical Nutrition Care into Nigeria’s Healthcare System
WASPEN President Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds advocates for integrating clinical nutrition care into Nigeria's healthcare system, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to tackle hospital malnutrition
Sep 16, 2026
Health
NCDC Warns States: Prepare Now or Face Lassa Fever Surge
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a stark warning to states and local governments that Nigeria has a narrow window to close critical gaps in Lassa fever preparedness before the peak transmission season begins. With infections among healthcare workers rising, funding delays persisting, and many treatment facilities lacking functional capacity, the agency has launched an Accelerated Readiness Plan and warned that waiting for cases to rise is no longer an option.
Sep 16, 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
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
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Trains 220 Benue Youths in Solar, Soap Making
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has trained 220 youths and women in Benue State in solar power installation and household essentials production, providing starter packs to enable them establish businesses and become self-reliant. The one-week programme, part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, trained 100 men in solar installation and 120 women in soap and Vaseline production at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannune.
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