Sports
Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has claimed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) denied Croatia a remarkable comeback victory in their match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
News
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi on his re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, hailing it as a proud moment for Nigeria.
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
News
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has called for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, describing his detention as a violation of press freedom.
News
Osun State University has rejected the Nigerian Army’s position on alleged rape during a soldiers’ invasion of its campus and declared it will take all necessary steps to protect the rights of its students.
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.
News
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has expanded its waste removal operations across key communities in response to public complaints, deploying more trucks and personnel to restore sanitation standards.
Sports
European teams are leading the qualification race for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while African and South American sides remain hopeful of reaching the quarter-finals in the tournament’s expanded format.
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.
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News
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded accountability after the IMF reported that about 2% of Nigeria's GDP—estimated at roughly $14 billion—was not reflected in recent official fiscal reports. Atiku urged the Federal Government to explain the discrepancy, calling for greater transparency and investigations by the National Assembly and oversight agencies. The IMF said the gap stemmed from some government expenditures, including capital projects, not being captured in official budget d
News
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi on his re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, hailing it as a proud moment for Nigeria.
News
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has called for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, describing his detention as a violation of press freedom.
News
Osun State University has rejected the Nigerian Army’s position on alleged rape during a soldiers’ invasion of its campus and declared it will take all necessary steps to protect the rights of its students.
Politics
Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and prominent PDP chieftain, Chief Taofeek Arapaja, is reportedly set to defect from the PDP to the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Politics
Former Kano State Governor and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed reports of his alleged defection from the party, reaffirming his continued membership and loyalty to the ruling party
Politics
PFIPC’s self-styled Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, insisted he would prove allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila in court, saying he is prepared to face legal scrutiny.
Politics
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo said Atiku Abubakar recognised his worth, while accusing Peter Obi of betraying him after their political relationship collapsed in 2024.
Sports
Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has claimed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) denied Croatia a remarkable comeback victory in their match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sports
European teams are leading the qualification race for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while African and South American sides remain hopeful of reaching the quarter-finals in the tournament’s expanded format.
Sports
Mexico, the United States, and Canada are all pushing to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoping to achieve a historic feat as co-host nations in the tournament’s expanded 48-team format.
Sports
Lionel Messi admitted Argentina struggled to press effectively against Cape Verde, saying poor positioning and disjointed play allowed their opponents to control possession.
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
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.
Security
Nigeria Police operatives have rescued a group of worshippers abducted in Ekiti State, in a swift operation that has eased tensions in the affected communities.
Security
Nigerian Army troops have repelled terrorist attacks in Katsina and Zamfara States while successfully rescuing a district head during a coordinated operation in the North-West.
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.
