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Saudi Pro League ‘Is Premier League Quality’, Says Watkins
Watkins praises Saudi football after scoring on Al Hilal debut, calling league Premier League quality.
Sep 3, 2026
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FG Deploys AI, Digital Tools to Expand Eye Care in Rural Communities
Sep 3, 2026
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Fire Breaks Out at Zamfara Governor’s Residence in Gusau
Sep 3, 2026
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NSCDC Arrests Two Armed Suspects at Cross River Mining Site
Sep 3, 2026
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Umo Eno Reveals How Akara Business Made N10m Monthly
Sep 3, 2026
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Clubs Spend $9.89bn In Record-Breaking Transfer Window — FIFA
FIFA says clubs spent record $9.89bn on international transfer fees during the 2026 mid-year window worldwide.
Sep 3, 2026
Sports
Mourinho Pays Tribute To Messi After Retirement
Mourinho hails Messi’s remarkable international career, saying football will miss the Argentine superstar following his retirement.
Sep 3, 2026
News
Banditry: Sokoto Urges Politicians To Stop Politicising Insecurity
Sokoto government urges politicians to stop politicising insecurity, calling for unity against banditry and threats.
Sep 3, 2026
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Fubara Signs N1.84tn Rivers 2026 Budget Into Law
Fubara signs Rivers’ N1.84tn 2026 budget into law, promising development, welfare and stronger cooperation with lawmakers.
Sep 3, 2026
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FG Hails Otu As C’River Revives Newspaper Corporation, Printing Press
Federal Government commends Governor Bassey Otu for reviving Cross River’s newspaper corporation and modernising government printing operations.
Sep 3, 2026
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NECO Question Papers Were Sold For ₦3,000 Before Exams — Minister
Education Minister Tunji Alausa reveals examination questions were allegedly sold before NECO exams, warning of widespread malpractice nationwide.
Sep 3, 2026
News
Nigeria, IEA Sign Pact On Energy Policy, Security
Nigeria and IEA sign Joint Work Programme to strengthen energy data, investment, policymaking and security cooperation.
Sep 3, 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
Banditry: Sokoto Urges Politicians To Stop Politicising Insecurity
Sokoto government urges politicians to stop politicising insecurity, calling for unity against banditry and threats.
Sep 3, 2026
News
Fubara Signs N1.84tn Rivers 2026 Budget Into Law
Fubara signs Rivers’ N1.84tn 2026 budget into law, promising development, welfare and stronger cooperation with lawmakers.
Sep 3, 2026
News
FG Hails Otu As C’River Revives Newspaper Corporation, Printing Press
Federal Government commends Governor Bassey Otu for reviving Cross River’s newspaper corporation and modernising government printing operations.
Sep 3, 2026
News
NECO Question Papers Were Sold For ₦3,000 Before Exams — Minister
Education Minister Tunji Alausa reveals examination questions were allegedly sold before NECO exams, warning of widespread malpractice nationwide.
Sep 3, 2026
Politics
Uber Exit: Nigeria Now ‘Graveyard Of Businesses’ — ADC
ADC says Uber’s exit reflects Nigeria’s worsening business climate and growing pressures on companies nationwide.
Sep 3, 2026
Politics
2027 Poll: INEC Fears AI-Powered Disinformation
INEC warns AI-driven disinformation threatens 2027 election credibility, urging stronger safeguards against manipulation and misinformation.
Sep 3, 2026
Politics
Adopt Obi As Consensus Candidate, Group Tells Opposition Committee
A political group urges opposition leaders to adopt Peter Obi as consensus presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election.
Sep 3, 2026
Politics
2027: I’ll Be Atiku, Obi’s First Casualty If Tinubu Loses — Wike
Wike says he would be among Atiku and Obi’s first political targets if Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election.
Sep 2, 2026
Sports
Saudi Pro League ‘Is Premier League Quality’, Says Watkins
Watkins praises Saudi football after scoring on Al Hilal debut, calling league Premier League quality.
Sep 3, 2026
Sports
Clubs Spend $9.89bn In Record-Breaking Transfer Window — FIFA
FIFA says clubs spent record $9.89bn on international transfer fees during the 2026 mid-year window worldwide.
Sep 3, 2026
Sports
Mourinho Pays Tribute To Messi After Retirement
Mourinho hails Messi’s remarkable international career, saying football will miss the Argentine superstar following his retirement.
Sep 3, 2026
Sports
Dzeko To End Bosnia Career With Sweden Clash
Dzeko To End Bosnia Career With Sweden Clash
Sep 3, 2026
Tech & Education
TRCN Warns Teachers Against Fake Registration Portals, Vows to Prosecute Fraudsters
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria has cautioned applicants and teachers against using fake online portals, warning that such platforms are being used by fraudsters to dupe unsuspecting members of the public.
Sep 3, 2026
Tech & Education
Cross River SUBEB, UBEC Train 110 Head Teachers & Principals on Quality Assurance to Transform Basic Education
In a major push to revitalize basic education in Cross River State, the Universal Basic Education Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board have trained 110 head teachers and principals in a four-day capacity-building workshop on quality assurance procedures. The initiative aims to strengthen school administration, improve learning outcomes, and equip school leaders with the modern management skills needed to navigate the evolving challenges of Nigeria's educational landscape.
Sep 3, 2026
Tech & Education
Zamfara Warns 250 Trained Teachers Against Negligence, Vows Strict Classroom Monitoring
Zamfara State has warned teachers who completed a two-week Global Standard Teacher Transformation Programme that negligence will attract disciplinary action, as the government intensifies monitoring under Gov. Dauda Lawal's education emergency declaration.
Aug 31, 2026
Tech & Education
Adeleke University Commissions 200kWp Solar System to Ensure Reliable Power Supply
Adeleke University has inaugurated a 200-kilowatt peak solar power system to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply and reduce dependence on the national grid and diesel generators.
Aug 31, 2026
Agriculture
NASENI Deploys Solar Irrigation Systems to Boost Farming in Kano's Gabasawa, Kumbotso
NASENI has introduced solar-powered irrigation systems in Gabasawa and Kumbotso local government areas of Kano State, aiming to cut farmers' fuel costs and expand year-round agricultural activity.
Sep 3, 2026
Agriculture
Food Security Push: Adamawa Govt Approves N2.2 Billion For Dry Season Fertiliser
In a significant move to boost agricultural production and ensure year-round farming, the Adamawa State Government has approved N2.2 billion for the procurement of 46,300 bags of assorted fertilisers for dry-season farming. The approval, part of a broader N5 billion development package, underscores the state's commitment to sustaining food production beyond the rainy season and strengthening the livelihoods of farmers across the region.
Sep 3, 2026
Agriculture
FG Reassures Farmers of Continued Support to Boost Food Security
The Federal Government has assured Nigerian farmers of its continued support through improved policies, security measures, and agricultural interventions aimed at boosting food production.
Aug 31, 2026
Agriculture
SEDC to Launch 15 Agromechanisation Projects, Vows to Revive South East's Lost Agro-Industrial Glory
The South East Development Commission plans 15 agromechanisation projects across Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra and Ebonyi states, starting with a pilot in Nomeh, Enugu, aimed at reviving the region's 1950s-60s economic boom.
Aug 28, 2026
Health
Lassa Fever Crisis Deepens: Nigeria Records 1,035 Cases, 252 Deaths as Young Adults Bear Brunt of Outbreak
In a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by viral haemorrhagic fevers, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,035 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 252 deaths across 23 states in 2026. The latest situation report reveals that young adults aged 21 to 30 remain the most affected demographic, as health authorities raise alarm over a rising case fatality rate and the continued infection of healthcare workers.
Sep 3, 2026
Health
Young Nigerians Recording BP as High as 230/100mmHg, Medical Expert Blames Misinformation, Drug Access
Dr Joy Audu of Pro-Health International says hypertension is increasingly striking Nigerians in their 30s and 40s, driven by misinformation, poor access to prescribed medicines, and reliance on unqualified practitioners in rural communities.
Sep 3, 2026
Health
Research-Driven Action Needed to Curb Cholera Spread, Cross River Says
Cross River State has called for research-driven, community-focused interventions to tackle seasonal cholera outbreaks in high-risk riverine areas, emphasising secondary transmission, local-language messaging and WASH measures
Sep 3, 2026
Health
Senegal’s $7.1m Sickle Cell Drug Push Targets Six African Markets
Senegalese firm Teranga Pharma is expanding production of Drepaf, a locally manufactured generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, backed by a $7.1 million project, and targeting six African markets with a goal of supplying sub-Saharan Africa by 2030
Aug 31, 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
Fidelity Bank Opens SME Hub, Offers Free Training to 1,000 Entrepreneurs in Kano
Fidelity Bank has launched Nigeria’s first dedicated SME Hub in Kano and rolled out free nationwide training programmes, aiming to cut start-up costs, build capacity and support entrepreneurs from start-up to large enterprise.
Sep 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Edo First Lady's Office Empowers Over 300 Women with Micro-Business Grants
The Office of the Edo State First Lady, Edesili Okpebholo, has given micro-business grants to over 300 women, mostly from Edo Central and Edo North, to expand trading, farming, and other small enterprises.
Sep 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NGO Trains 60 Women, PWDs in Edo on Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Resilience
In a landmark initiative for inclusive environmental action, the Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organisation (GWEDO) has equipped 60 women and persons with disabilities in Edo State with critical skills in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. The training, supported by the Global Greengrants Fund, marks a significant step toward ensuring that Nigeria's most marginalized community members are not left behind in the fight against climate change.
Sep 3, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Empowers 1,000 Lagos Residents with Solar Systems, Cookstoves, Skills Training
NASENI has extended its Sustainable Empowerment Programme to Lagos, distributing 400 power stoves and 100 solar home systems to 1,000 beneficiaries in Ikeja, alongside training in POP installation and electrical maintenance.
Aug 31, 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