Politics
A meeting between Ogun PDP governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu and prominent Yewa traditional rulers ended abruptly after monarchs staged a walkout over alleged protocol and representation concerns.
News
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed allegations linking Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to the PFIPC scandal as politically motivated, baseless and lacking credibility.
Politics
The African Democratic Congress has slammed the Adamawa State Government for taking its governorship candidate, Hon. Aishatu Binani, to court over campaign posters, describing the move as political persecution.
News
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar in Kuje Correctional Centre after his arraignment on four corruption charges.
News
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has suffered another setback in his ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial after the court dismissed objections to the use of extra-judicial statements. The ruling allows the prosecution to rely on the disputed statements as the case continues.
News
A violent windstorm has left two people dead and caused extensive destruction in parts of Yobe State, damaging homes, businesses and other property. Emergency officials say several communities were affected as residents count their losses.
News
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore President Bello Bodejo has pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of money laundering and terrorism financing involving $2.63 million, as an Abuja court ordered his remand.
Politics
The Peoples Democratic Party crisis has taken a new turn as the Turaki-led faction accuses the Wike camp of misleading aspirants over INEC access to candidate nomination codes. The dispute has further exposed the party’s internal split ahead of the 2027 elections.
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
Peter Obi has defended his claim that he left $150 million and N36 billion in savings while serving as Anambra governor, insisting the money was legally held and invested on behalf of the state. He says the figures reflect fiscal discipline, not improper conduct.
News
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed allegations linking Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to the PFIPC scandal as politically motivated, baseless and lacking credibility.
News
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar in Kuje Correctional Centre after his arraignment on four corruption charges.
News
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has suffered another setback in his ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial after the court dismissed objections to the use of extra-judicial statements. The ruling allows the prosecution to rely on the disputed statements as the case continues.
Politics
A meeting between Ogun PDP governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu and prominent Yewa traditional rulers ended abruptly after monarchs staged a walkout over alleged protocol and representation concerns.
Politics
The African Democratic Congress has slammed the Adamawa State Government for taking its governorship candidate, Hon. Aishatu Binani, to court over campaign posters, describing the move as political persecution.
Politics
The Peoples Democratic Party crisis has taken a new turn as the Turaki-led faction accuses the Wike camp of misleading aspirants over INEC access to candidate nomination codes. The dispute has further exposed the party’s internal split ahead of the 2027 elections.
Politics
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed says Nasir El-Rufai has become a political prisoner, arguing that his continued detention without trial undermines justice and the rule of law.
Sports
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has dismissed transfer speculation surrounding Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, insisting the player remains part of his plans for the new season.
Sports
The latest FIFA Power Rankings reveal that Portugal's Diogo Costa has taken over the top spot for goal defense following a 15-goal-prevention display against Spain, while Norway's Ørjan Nyland was the round's highest climber (up 18 spots) after engineering a historic 2-1 upset over Brazil.
Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing an Olympic ethics probe after US President Donald Trump successfully lobbied him to lift a World Cup red-card suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun ahead of their match against Belgium, sparking global outrage over political interference and tournament integrity.
Sports
United States forward Folarin Balogun has apologised to fans after the team’s World Cup exit, admitting their performance fell short when it mattered most.
Tech & Education
The examination body said the mop-up results are now available through official channels, with ranking and admission-related result processing scheduled to commence ahead of the 2026 academic admission exercise.
Tech & Education
An IMF scenario-planning report warns that rapid AI adoption will fuel global economic inequality and a "winner-take-most" dynamic favoring advanced economies, unless developing nations urgently build out their digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and AI-ready talent pools.
Tech & Education
NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission have declared that Nigeria's Digital Switch Over (DSO) is creating unprecedented opportunities for content creators, as expanded channel capacity drives a massive demand for localized programming while introducing structured distribution networks to help curb piracy.
Tech & Education
The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of schools in Akoko Edo that were abruptly shut down due to a DSS terror alert, citing the deployment of reinforced security frameworks and localized surveillance networks to guarantee student safety.
Agriculture
PLATEAU—Farming groups condemned a fatal attack in Foron District that killed a farmer and saw 50 cows rustled. They urged immediate security deployments to protect the agrarian economy.
Agriculture
LAGOS—Experts at the 2026 Nestlé Summit urged integrated food systems to fight malnutrition. They backed public-private investment in biofortification and storage to aid vulnerable families.
Agriculture
NAIROBI, KENYA—Nigeria has raised an alarm over the escalating scarcity and cost of fertilizer inputs across Sub-Saharan Africa, blaming Middle East geopolitical instability and fractured global logistics. Speaking at the Africa-France Summit, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari met with IFAD to evaluate West African supply chain vulnerabilities. With shipping disruptions driving up freight charges for nitrogen and phosphate bases, Nigeria is working with development partner
Agriculture
The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has urged the Federal Government to establish dedicated Bank of Agriculture (BOA) loan facilities for butchers to help crash rising meat prices. MAFYDA revealed a stark market disparity where middlemen buy cows from pastoralists for ₦500,000 to ₦750,000 and resell them to capital-constrained butchers on credit for up to ₦1.5 million. The association stated that direct capital intervention would empower butchers to bypass these p
Health
Stagnation Warning: WHO Report at 79th World Health Assembly Reveals Healthcare Costs Have Pushed 1.6 Billion People Into Poverty
Health
THE SILENT THREAT: High-Pressure Lifestyle and Soaring Drug Costs Drive Dangerous Surge in Hypertension
Health
Emergency Mobilization: Borno Cholera Outbreak Surges Past 1,500 Suspected Cases; 21 Lives Lost
Health
Defensive Wall: NCDC Shuts Down Viral Ebola Rumors, Activates Mandatory Airport and Border Screenings Amid Central African Outbreak
Security
Northern leaders met in Kaduna to review the worsening security situation in the region and renew calls for state police as a long-term solution. The gathering brought governors and traditional rulers together around a coordinated response to insecurity and governance challenges.
Security
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the surrender of two high-ranking terrorist leaders (Munzirs) in Borno State. The development is being hailed as a major breakthrough in Operation HADIN KAI.
Security
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians to beware of fraudsters impersonating its officials to run a fake vehicle auction scam
Security
All worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) programme several months ago have been freed and reunited with their families, according to church officials in Oyo State.
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.
