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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ World Cup Ball Expected to Fetch $10 Million at US Auction
Maradona’s iconic “Hand of God” World Cup ball is expected to sell for $10 million at auction.
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Atiku Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Credit Alert, Suspected Data Breach
Aug 7, 2026
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ADC: Tinubu’s Directive on Osun Bank Account Raises Questions Over EFCC’s Independence
Aug 7, 2026
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ICPC Uncovers Two More Fake Agencies in PFIPC Probe
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Doctors, FG Reach Truce to Suspend Planned Strike
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Accord Presidential Candidate Withdraws From 2027 Race, Endorses Tinubu for Second Term
Accord Party’s Christopher Imumolen withdraws from 2027 presidential race, endorses Tinubu for continuity and reforms.
Aug 7, 2026
News
Makinde Commissions 177 Shops, Motor Park, Road Network in Oyo
Makinde commissioned 177 shops, motor park and roads, directing roadside traders to relocate into shops free of charge.
Aug 7, 2026
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Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs to ₦159.35 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Surges
Nigeria’s public debt rose to ₦159.35 trillion in March as domestic borrowing continued driving government financing needs.
Aug 7, 2026
Politics
Tinubu Appoints Gbajabiamila to Lead Nigerian Delegation to Canada Investment Conference
Tinubu appointed Gbajabiamila to lead Nigeria’s delegation to Canada’s maiden diaspora investment and economic conference next week.
Aug 7, 2026
Politics
2027: Tinubu Must Be Nigeria’s Last Embarrassing President — Adebayo
Adebayo criticised Tinubu’s remarks to Catholic bishops, hoping he becomes Nigeria’s last embarrassing president in office.
Aug 7, 2026
News
Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree on Joint Action to Curb Cross-Border Crimes
Nigeria and Benin Republic agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and defence cooperation against terrorism and cross-border crimes together.
Aug 7, 2026
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Lagos Arrests 27 Suspected Hoodlums Over Alleged Festac-Alakija Bridge Vandalism
Lagos arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising the newly constructed Festac-Alakija bridge during a midnight operation.
Aug 7, 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
Makinde Commissions 177 Shops, Motor Park, Road Network in Oyo
Makinde commissioned 177 shops, motor park and roads, directing roadside traders to relocate into shops free of charge.
Aug 7, 2026
News
Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs to ₦159.35 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Surges
Nigeria’s public debt rose to ₦159.35 trillion in March as domestic borrowing continued driving government financing needs.
Aug 7, 2026
News
Nigeria, Benin Republic Agree on Joint Action to Curb Cross-Border Crimes
Nigeria and Benin Republic agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and defence cooperation against terrorism and cross-border crimes together.
Aug 7, 2026
News
Lagos Arrests 27 Suspected Hoodlums Over Alleged Festac-Alakija Bridge Vandalism
Lagos arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising the newly constructed Festac-Alakija bridge during a midnight operation.
Aug 7, 2026
Politics
Accord Presidential Candidate Withdraws From 2027 Race, Endorses Tinubu for Second Term
Accord Party’s Christopher Imumolen withdraws from 2027 presidential race, endorses Tinubu for continuity and reforms.
Aug 7, 2026
Politics
Tinubu Appoints Gbajabiamila to Lead Nigerian Delegation to Canada Investment Conference
Tinubu appointed Gbajabiamila to lead Nigeria’s delegation to Canada’s maiden diaspora investment and economic conference next week.
Aug 7, 2026
Politics
2027: Tinubu Must Be Nigeria’s Last Embarrassing President — Adebayo
Adebayo criticised Tinubu’s remarks to Catholic bishops, hoping he becomes Nigeria’s last embarrassing president in office.
Aug 7, 2026
Politics
Police Have No Political Interest in Osun Governorship Election — IGP
IGP Disu assured Nigerians police will remain neutral, professional and impartial throughout the Osun governorship election process.
Aug 7, 2026
Sports
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ World Cup Ball Expected to Fetch $10 Million at US Auction
Maradona’s iconic “Hand of God” World Cup ball is expected to sell for $10 million at auction.
Aug 7, 2026
Sports
Falcons Coach Explains Oshoala’s Substitution
Justine Madugu says Asisat Oshoala’s early substitution against Egypt was tactical, not injury-related, to sustain high intensity.
Aug 7, 2026
Sports
USA to Host Joshua vs Fury Match
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s blockbuster heavyweight showdown is expected to be staged in New York, pending final confirmation.
Aug 7, 2026
Sports
Toby Alderweireld Urges Tottenham to Sign Super Eagles Star Victor Osimhen
Former Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld urges Spurs to sign Victor Osimhen, calling him Harry Kane’s ideal replacement.
Aug 7, 2026
Tech & Education
Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 3,252 Verified PTA Teachers Into Federal Unity Colleges
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment process for 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association teachers into the federal civil service, addressing years of staffing shortages in Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Technical Colleges nationwide.
Aug 7, 2026
Tech & Education
WAEC 2026: 38.5% of Candidates Failed Five or More Subjects, Including English and Mathematics
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 WASSCE results, revealing that 38.5% of candidates failed five or more subjects, raising fresh concerns about the quality of secondary education in Nigeria.
Aug 6, 2026
Tech & Education
3,800 Children Gain Hands-On AI and Robotics Skills Through STEM Festival
More than 3,800 children, parents, teachers and science enthusiasts gathered in Lagos for STEM Africa Fest, where participants built robots, wrote code and explored artificial intelligence through hands-on learning activities
Aug 3, 2026
Tech & Education
Aptech, Middlesex University Deepen Partnership to Expand UK Degree Pathways for Nigerian Students
Aptech Computer Education and Middlesex University London have expanded their long-running partnership to give Nigerian students cheaper access to UK degrees through credit transfer, scholarships and industry-focused training
Aug 2, 2026
Agriculture
Zamfara Receives 100 Tractors Under Renewed Hope Agricultural Programme
Zamfara State has taken delivery of 100 tractors and farm implements under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme after approving N6.271 billion for the initiative.
Aug 7, 2026
Agriculture
Katsina Farmers Predict Bumper Harvest, Commend FG, State Govt for Fertiliser, Seed Distribution
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria in Katsina State says more than 300,000 of its members have benefited from federal government subsidised fertiliser and improved seed distribution, predicting a bumper harvest for the current farming season.
Aug 6, 2026
Agriculture
Farmers in Benue, Nasarawa, Ogun, Edo to Access Tractors Under New ELRA-Heifer Nigeria Leasing Deal
Smallholder farmers across Benue, Nasarawa, Ogun and Edo states will soon gain access to tractors, irrigation systems and other farming equipment through a new leasing partnership between the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority and Heifer Nigeria.
Aug 6, 2026
Agriculture
Food Security: FG Distributes Fertilizers to Edo Farmers
The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of 8,000 bags of fertilizer to more than 12,000 profiled small-scale farmers in Edo State to boost production and support food security.
Aug 3, 2026
Health
FCMB Launches N20bn Healthcare Fund to Finance Hospitals, Pharma Firms, Boost Local Drug Production
First City Monument Bank has unveiled a N20 billion Healthcare Fund to provide affordable, long-term financing for hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic centres and pharmacies across Nigeria, aligning with the federal government's push to boost local medicine production.
Aug 7, 2026
Health
Bauchi Declares Cholera Outbreak as Suspected Cases Rise to 398
Bauchi State has declared a cholera outbreak after recording 398 suspected cases and 16 deaths across 13 local government areas, with laboratory tests confirming active transmission of Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa.
Aug 7, 2026
Health
Utazi: The Bitter Herb with Powerful Medicinal Benefits Backed by Science
From traditional Igbo medicine to modern scientific research, Utazi (Gongronema latifolium) is gaining recognition for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties.
Aug 6, 2026
Health
Private Doctors Say NHFRA Will Burden Patients, Not Heal the System
Healthcare providers warn the proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency will duplicate existing regulators, raise costs and force patients to pay more, rather than improve safety or quality of care
Aug 6, 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
Cross River Gov. Otu Approves N1.5bn for Youth Skill Acquisition, Start-Up Empowerment Programme
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the release of N1.499 billion to fund a new Youth Skill Acquisition and Start-up Empowerment Programme, targeting 2,620 young people across the state with vocational, technical and digital skills training.
Aug 7, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Abuja to Host Elite Brunch Summit on Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment
Business leaders, policymakers, security stakeholders and young entrepreneurs will gather in Abuja on October 3 for the Elite Brunch Summit 2026, which will focus on mentorship, value-chain development and job creation
Aug 7, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Empowering Street Children with Tech Skills Offers New Hope in Nigeria
Organisations across Nigeria are training street-roaming children in coding, digital literacy, and other tech skills to rescue them from poverty and give them a real future in the digital economy.
Aug 6, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Government Has Empowered 40,000 Residents With Business Tools to Boost SMEs
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that his administration has empowered over 40,000 residents with business tools and equipment as part of its broad-based SME and economic empowerment strategy.
Aug 6, 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