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No Military Solution to Middle East War — Iran Tells US
Iran rejects military action and sanctions as solutions, urging negotiations to end its ongoing conflict with the United States.
Oct 4, 2026
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Be Generous to This Poor Man, Shettima Asks Nigerians to Support Tinubu
Oct 4, 2026
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40,000 Women to Benefit as Shettima, Radda Unveil Katsina’s N8bn Empowerment Fund
Oct 4, 2026
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Insecurity: Zamfara Unveils 95km Road to Reconnect Farming Communities
Oct 4, 2026
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APC Mocks Amaechi Over Claim He Could Not Afford Mother’s Drugs
Oct 4, 2026
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INEC to Unveil 2027 Election Preparations as 100-Day Countdown Begins
INEC prepares to outline its 2027 election plans as Nigeria enters the final 100-day countdown to the general elections.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
2027: US Firm Moves to Halt Fresh Loans to Nigeria
US advocacy firm urges lenders to suspend new loans to Nigeria, citing concerns ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
Be Generous to This Poor Man, Shettima Asks Nigerians to Support Tinubu
Shettima urges Nigerians to support Tinubu, saying difficult economic decisions were necessary to save Nigeria’s economy.
Oct 4, 2026
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NDLEA Intercepts N5bn Drugs at Ports, Arrests Milan-Bound Businessman
NDLEA intercepts over N5bn in drugs at Nigerian ports and arrests businessman with 4.8kg cocaine bound for Milan.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
North Should Not Use Population to Challenge Power Rotation — Yari
Abdul’aziz Yari says northern population should not be used to undermine political agreements on rotating presidential power.
Oct 4, 2026
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Police, Army Step Up Efforts to Rescue Abducted Corps Members
Security forces intensify search operations as efforts continue to rescue prospective corps members abducted in Imo State.
Oct 4, 2026
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40,000 Women to Benefit as Shettima, Radda Unveil Katsina’s N8bn Empowerment Fund
Over 40,000 Katsina women are set to receive business capital under an N8bn state-backed empowerment programme.
Oct 4, 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
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GNA Launches Citizen-Driven Governance Model as Elusoji Calls on Nigerians to Help Fix Nigeria
GNA launches a citizen-driven governance model as Elusoji urges Nigerians to take responsibility for national development.
Oct 4, 2026
News
No Military Solution to Middle East War — Iran Tells US
Iran rejects military action and sanctions as solutions, urging negotiations to end its ongoing conflict with the United States.
Oct 4, 2026
News
NDLEA Intercepts N5bn Drugs at Ports, Arrests Milan-Bound Businessman
NDLEA intercepts over N5bn in drugs at Nigerian ports and arrests businessman with 4.8kg cocaine bound for Milan.
Oct 4, 2026
News
Police, Army Step Up Efforts to Rescue Abducted Corps Members
Security forces intensify search operations as efforts continue to rescue prospective corps members abducted in Imo State.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
INEC to Unveil 2027 Election Preparations as 100-Day Countdown Begins
INEC prepares to outline its 2027 election plans as Nigeria enters the final 100-day countdown to the general elections.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
2027: US Firm Moves to Halt Fresh Loans to Nigeria
US advocacy firm urges lenders to suspend new loans to Nigeria, citing concerns ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
Be Generous to This Poor Man, Shettima Asks Nigerians to Support Tinubu
Shettima urges Nigerians to support Tinubu, saying difficult economic decisions were necessary to save Nigeria’s economy.
Oct 4, 2026
Politics
North Should Not Use Population to Challenge Power Rotation — Yari
Abdul’aziz Yari says northern population should not be used to undermine political agreements on rotating presidential power.
Oct 4, 2026
Sports
Sporting Lagos Hold Kano Pillars to 1-1 Draw in Kano
Sporting Lagos secured a point away from home after drawing 1-1 with Kano Pillars in their NPFL Matchday 7 encounter, with goalkeeper Clinton Lawani making several important saves.
Oct 4, 2026
Sports
Wakefield Grand Final Hero Walmsley Faces Uncertain Future
Wakefield Trinity winger Lachlan Walmsley is celebrating a historic Super League title but faces uncertainty over his future after winning the Grand Final without a contract for 2027.
Oct 4, 2026
Sports
Hamilton Hopes to Challenge Verstappen for Bahrain GP Win in Malaysia
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari must manage tyre degradation carefully but hopes to challenge pole-sitter Max Verstappen for victory in Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Oct 4, 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
Tech & Education
Bamidele Unveils N200m Renovated Science College
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has commissioned the renovated Government Science College, Iyin-Ekiti, personally funded at over N200 million, donating buses to the school and nearby FUTESI while promising a second phase of upgrades.
Oct 4, 2026
Tech & Education
Abia Students Crowned Global Debate Champions
Students from public schools in Abia State, representing Nigeria, have emerged overall champions at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, winning four major trophies and 12 laurels after defeating teams from Jordan, India, Qatar, the Philippines, Kenya and others. The historic victory has been hailed as proof that Governor Alex Otti's education reforms are producing world-class scholars.
Oct 4, 2026
Tech & Education
WAEC Appoints Suleiman Kum as New Head of Nigeria National Office
The West African Examinations Council has appointed 56-year-old Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, succeeding Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, who has assumed office as the council’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned test developer, administrator and executive with 28 years of service, Kum is expected to drive technological innovation and examination security across Nigeria’s foremost examinations body.
Oct 4, 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
Agriculture
Babalola’s Farmer Support Hits N98m
Legal icon Aare Afe Babalola has disbursed N11.2 million to 81 outstanding farmers across Ekiti State's 16 local government areas, bringing total awards under his annual agricultural scheme since 2015 to N98 million.
Oct 4, 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
Health
NAFDAC Seeks Global Partners for Local Vaccine Production
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on international partners to support the establishment of vaccine manufacturing facilities in Nigeria, saying local production is the missing link in the agency’s push to attain World Health Organisation Maturity Level 4 for vaccine lot release. She spoke at the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos, where she commended President Bola Tinubu’s Executive
Oct 4, 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
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