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Osun 2026: Your Plan Won’t Work, Davido Tackles Oyetola
Osun 2026: Your Plan Won’t Work, Davido Tackles Oyetola
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Osun 2026: Your Plan Won’t Work, Davido Tackles Oyetola
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Some People Told Tinubu I Charmed Him With Clothes I Gave Him — Shettima
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LAUTECH Denies Closure Over Banditry, Says Institution Remains in Session
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Nigeria-US Joint Airstrikes Kill 175 ISIS Fighters — DHQ
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Apapa Ports: Extortion Returns to Access Roads 24hrs After PEBEC Enforcement
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Former Benue Speaker Dajoh Withdraws from APC Primary Over Alleged Irregularities
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Lagos 2027: APC Governorship Aspirant Samuel Ajose Steps Down for Hamzat
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PDP Clears Jonathan by Waiver for Presidential Primary
Entertainment
LinkedIn is facing a privacy complaint over its data practices, with advocacy groups alleging mishandling of user information and potential breaches of data protection laws. The complaint focuses on how the Microsoft-owned platform tracks and uses professional and behavioral data for targeted advertising. Critics are calling for greater transparency and stronger user control as regulatory scrutiny of big tech continues to intensify globally.
Entertainment
Ice Prince has revealed plans to step away from music in the long term, saying he intends to pursue higher education and later transition into farming. The “Oleku” hitmaker noted he sees his next phase at around age 40, focusing more on family and agriculture as he gradually moves beyond his career in the music industry.
Entertainment
Olakunle Adediwura Oni says managing celebrities is like marriage, noting that disagreements are normal but must be resolved quickly for business to continue. With over a decade managing talents like Femi Adebayo, Ruth Kadiri, and Ronke Odusanya, he highlighted social media pressure on Nollywood careers and paid tribute to Alexx Ekubo.
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Jonathan Has Bought 2027 PDP Presidential Form — Party Chieftain
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Osun 2026: Your Plan Won’t Work, Davido Tackles Oyetola
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Some People Told Tinubu I Charmed Him With Clothes I Gave Him — Shettima
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LAUTECH Denies Closure Over Banditry, Says Institution Remains in Session
Politics
2027 Race Heats Up as NDC Extends Deadline for Aspirants Nationwide
Politics
Former Abia Speaker Pulls Out of Senate Race Ahead of APC Primaries
Politics
APC Primaries Shake-Up as Two Senatorial Aspirants Withdraw From Kebbi Race
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Cubana Chief Priest Breaks Silence After Losing APC Reps Ticket in Imo
Sports
Chibuike Nwaiwu has praised his strong start at Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, crediting hard work and discipline for his smooth adaptation from the Nigeria Professional Football League. The 22-year-old defender, formerly of Enyimba and Heartland FC, also recently earned a senior call-up to the Super Eagles.
Sports
Victor Ikpeba has backed the Super Falcons to remain the team to beat ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The ex-Africa Player of the Year said Nigeria’s pedigree and winning mentality give them an edge over rivals like South Africa, Morocco, and Zambia, stressing that the nine-time champions still know how to get the job done on the continental stage.
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Victor Ikpeba has backed the Super Falcons to remain the team to beat ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The ex-Africa Player of the Year said Nigeria’s pedigree and winning mentality give them an edge over rivals like South Africa, Morocco, and Zambia, stressing that the nine-time champions still know how to get the job done on the continental stage.
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Victor Moses has continued his strong start in the Kazakhstan Premier League, recording consecutive assists for FC Kaysar Kyzylorda. The former Chelsea FC and Super Eagles winger has quickly become a key creative force since joining the club, showcasing his experience and playmaking quality in recent matches.
Tech & Education
Federal Government of Nigeria’s Three Million Technical Talent programme has secured a $10 million partnership with Hello CV to improve job placement for Nigerian tech trainees. The collaboration, backed by the Bosun Tijani, will use AI tools, global recruitment networks, and standardized credentialing to connect 3MTT graduates with employers while strengthening Nigeria’s digital skills-to-jobs pipeline.
Tech & Education
Federal Government of Nigeria is advancing a new defence modernization programme called the Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS), aimed at integrating artificial intelligence, drones, and autonomous systems into national security operations. Led by Defence Minister Christopher Musa, the initiative focuses on AI-driven surveillance, anti-drone technology, and real-time command-and-control hubs to strengthen responses to insurgency, banditry, and oil theft. The project also includes international part
Tech & Education
Federal Government of Nigeria has announced June 17, 2026 as the official commissioning date for the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, transitioning Nigeria from analogue to full digital television broadcasting. The initiative, coordinated with NIGCOMSAT and the National Broadcasting Commission, will introduce nationwide digital coverage, expanded free-to-air channels, HD-ready infrastructure, and improved audience measurement systems for advertisers and broadcasters.
Tech & Education
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has endorsed the reform agenda of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission aimed at eliminating estimated billing in the state’s power sector. The plan includes compulsory metering, phased smart-meter rollout, stricter regulation of distribution companies, and improved dispute resolution systems. FCCPC CEO Tunji Bello described the move as a major step toward transparency, fairness, and stronger consumer protection in electricity se
Agriculture
Benue State has launched Benfruit Juice to reduce Nigeria’s ₦3.5 trillion post-harvest losses by processing surplus fruits into juice and concentrates. The initiative targets the state’s major produce, including oranges and mangoes, aiming to reduce waste, stabilize farm prices, create jobs, and cut reliance on imported fruit juice concentrates.
Agriculture
Lagos State is ramping up efforts to secure a larger share of Nigeria’s ₦16.14 trillion food market by investing in modern agricultural infrastructure and logistics systems. Central to the plan is the expansion of the Lagos Central Food Security Logistics Hub and other facilities aimed at improving storage, reducing post-harvest losses, and streamlining food distribution. The initiative is expected to boost food security, create jobs, and attract private investment.
Agriculture
Food and Agriculture Organization data shows global food commodity prices have hit a three-year high, driven by geopolitical tensions and disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. The surge in the FAO Food Price Index is being fueled by rising shipping costs, energy prices, and supply chain instability affecting grains, oils, and dairy. Analysts warn the impact could worsen food inflation, especially in import-dependent developing economies.
Agriculture
Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to establish the Cooperative Bank of Nigeria as part of a broader digital transformation of the agricultural sector. The initiative aims to improve access to credit for smallholder farmers and rural agribusinesses, while using digital platforms to enhance transparency, reduce intermediaries, and strengthen food security under the Renewed Hope agenda.
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Cancer Expert Warns Against Random Eating, Drinking
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Ebola Can Be Mistaken for Malaria — Medical Expert
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Bauchi Targets 2.6 Million Children in Polio Vaccination Drive
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Meningitis Outbreak Kills 34, Infects 254 in Sokoto
A joint task force seized contraband worth millions in an operation spanning three border posts.
The Ghana Armed Forces have deployed additional troops to border regions adjacent to the Sahel zone to enhance surveillance.
The Ghana Police Service says armed robbery incidents in the Greater Accra Region fell by 30 per cent in 2024, attributing the decline to community policing.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has inaugurated Africa's first dedicated quantum computing research centre.
The Youth Employment Agency says it placed 120,000 Ghanaian graduates in apprenticeships, internships and public works programmes in 2024.
At just 23, Abena Serwaah has built a thriving hydroponic container farm business supplying premium vegetables to Accra's top hotels and restaurants.
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.
The Nation Builders Corps has opened applications for Phase 3 targeting 50,000 graduates in ICT, healthcare, education and agriculture.
The Ghana Education Service reports 1.2 million students enrolled in the Free Senior High School programme in the current academic year.