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FIFA has identified 10 countries, including Nigeria, Italy, Ghana, Algeria and Belgium, as strong contenders to make a successful return at the 2030 FIFA World Cup after missing out on recent tournaments or underperforming in previous editions.
News
Gianni Infantino is expected to win a fourth term as FIFA president after securing overwhelming support from FIFA member associations, despite criticism over governance issues and controversies surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
News
La Liga President Javier Tebas has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of harming football through controversial tournament expansion plans and governance decisions that he says prioritise commercial interests over the welfare of the sport.
News
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin skipped the 2026 FIFA World Cup final amid a deepening dispute with FIFA President Gianni Infantino over controversial tournament decisions, including disciplinary rulings, governance concerns and proposals to expand the World Cup.
News
PEBEC will equip truckers and freight forwarders with body cameras to capture evidence of extortion at illegal checkpoints along the Apapa and Tin Can port corridors. The initiative is expected to support the prosecution of corrupt officials while complementing ongoing reforms to improve efficiency and reduce cargo clearance times at Nigerian ports.
News
Nigerian content creator DJ Chicken (Ademola Abiodun) has been released from detention after meeting his ₦1 million bail conditions. He had been remanded over charges including alleged threats against Seyi Tinubu and offences under the Cybercrimes Act, but pleaded not guilty and is expected to continue defending the case in court.
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A Federal High Court in Warri has sentenced 12 people to prison after they pleaded guilty to abusing the naira by spraying banknotes at a party. The EFCC says it will continue enforcing laws against the mutilation and misuse of Nigeria's currency.
News
The Federal Government has praised Kano State for dedicating 32 per cent of its budget to education and recruiting 16,000 teachers in three years. Education Minister Tunji Alausa described the initiative as a major investment in human capital and urged the newly recruited teachers to uphold high professional standards.
Lifestyle
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.
News
FIFA has identified 10 countries, including Nigeria, Italy, Ghana, Algeria and Belgium, as strong contenders to make a successful return at the 2030 FIFA World Cup after missing out on recent tournaments or underperforming in previous editions.
News
Gianni Infantino is expected to win a fourth term as FIFA president after securing overwhelming support from FIFA member associations, despite criticism over governance issues and controversies surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
News
La Liga President Javier Tebas has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of harming football through controversial tournament expansion plans and governance decisions that he says prioritise commercial interests over the welfare of the sport.
News
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin skipped the 2026 FIFA World Cup final amid a deepening dispute with FIFA President Gianni Infantino over controversial tournament decisions, including disciplinary rulings, governance concerns and proposals to expand the World Cup.
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Politics
PDP senatorial candidate Iyabo Obasanjo says she doesn't recognize the party's presidential candidate and insists her campaign is focused only on winning in Ogun State, not the national race.
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Politics
Former Gombe ADC chairman Hon. Danladi Ya'u has resigned from the party and defected to the PDP, declaring support for Professor Isa Ali Pantami's 2027 governorship ambition.
Politics
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore congratulated Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying their victory mirrors how President Bola Tinubu will be defeated in 2027.
Politics
Former minister Musiliu Obanikoro says his Lagos governorship ambition is over, declaring his priority is mentoring young Nigerians and preparing them for future leadership roles.
Sports
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of prioritizing commercial interests over football by expanding major tournaments and overloading the international calendar at the expense of players and domestic leagues.
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked online debate after reportedly liking an Instagram post alleging FIFA favoured Argentina's path to the 2026 World Cup final. Neither Ronaldo nor FIFA has commented on the claim, and the authenticity of the reported interaction remains unconfirmed.
Sports
FIFA has grouped all 10 African teams into four performance categories after the 2026 World Cup, ranking Tunisia as the worst performer and hailing debutants Cape Verde as the tournament's standout surprise
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Sports
England captain Harry Kane has emerged as bookmakers' favourite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a stellar World Cup and club season, edging out Spain's Lamine Yamal and Argentina's Lionel Messi in the latest odds. **Article:** The race for football's most coveted individual prize, the 2026 Ballon d'Or, has heated up in the aftermath of Spain's FIFA World Cup triumph, with England captain Harry Kane now sitting at the top of the bookmakers' rankings ahead of a star-studded fi
Tech & Education
The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has urged distinguished educators to support teacher training programmes, describing quality teaching as the most critical factor in improving learning outcomes.
Tech & Education
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned Nigerian tertiary institutions for imposing punitive fines on students who pay school fees late, calling the practice extortion that worsens hardship and threatens access to education. The body is demanding an immediate review of fee‑penalty policies and urging schools to adopt student‑friendly alternatives that reflect Nigeria’s economic realities and ongoing efforts to make higher education more inclusive.
Tech & Education
Nigeria's Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and NIMC have agreed to deploy digital identity infrastructure to strengthen mining governance and track illegal operations nationwide.
Tech & Education
Nigeria’s education system is being reshaped under a new sector‑renewal push, but experts say real progress will depend on sustained funding, outcome‑based spending and deep reforms in governance, skills and data. Recent initiatives signal intent, yet implementation gaps and budget pressures remain a major threat to the future of learning.
Agriculture
The Bauchi State Government has set up a seven‑member committee to screen and distribute starter packs and cash grants to 1,250 youths and women trained as agripreneurs under its Integrated Agricultural Value Chain and Agribusiness Programme, aiming to boost food security, create jobs and build a new generation of modern farmers.
Agriculture
The Federal Government has partnered with Heifer International to train and empower 50,000 young Nigerians in agritech, aiming to boost food production, create jobs, and reduce youth unemployment.
Agriculture
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has announced plans to convert degraded forest reserves into large-scale agricultural estates and launched the Green Hope horticulture project to boost Nigeria's food production.
Agriculture
Nigerian farmers are warning that 2025 was their hardest farming year in decades, blaming climate change‑driven heat, drought and flooding for devastating yields, rising costs and deepening rural poverty, and calling for urgent government support and adaptation measures.
Health
An Edo State hospital has acquired advanced IVF equipment, significantly expanding access to assisted reproductive technology for couples struggling with infertility in the South-South region.
Health
Nigerian neurologists have warned that at least one Nigerian develops a stroke every minute, calling for urgent government action on World Brain Day to address the country's crippling shortage of specialists, infrastructure, and diagnostic tools.
Health
Authorities in Niger State, Nigeria, are responding to an infectious‑disease outbreak that has left at least one person dead and several others hospitalised in affected communities, with health officials working alongside national agencies to identify the cause, contain the spread and reassure residents.
Health
A new WHO‑linked analysis highlighted in ThisDay reports that Africa is witnessing a worrying surge in hepatitis B and C infections and deaths, largely because millions still cannot access timely testing, vaccination or life‑saving antiviral treatment, despite the availability of highly effective tools
Security
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.
Security
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.
Security
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
Security
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.
Youth Empowerment
Fifty young people from New Kuchingoro and Kuje IDP camps in Abuja have completed a 10‑week social entrepreneurship and digital‑skills programme organised by Initiatives for Social Inclusion and Grassroots Literacy in partnership with Amala Education, equipping them with tools to build sustainable livelihoods beyond displacement.
Youth Empowerment
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
Youth Empowerment
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
Pacesetters
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
Pacesetters
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.
Programs
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
Programs
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.
