Sports
Nigeria Thrash New Caledonia 10-1, Reach U-20 World Cup Knockouts
Falconets score 10 goals against New Caledonia to finish second in Group F and secure a Round of 16 place.
Sep 13, 2026
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Baba-Ahmed Says Obi Remains His Boss, Could Have Helped in Benue
Sep 13, 2026
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Fani-Kayode Demands Justice After Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa
Sep 13, 2026
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Tinubu, Atiku Face Scrutiny Over $10.2m US Lobbying Spending
Sep 13, 2026
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Police Arrest 41-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Arson in Calabar
Sep 13, 2026
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EPL: Awoniyi Sent Off as Brighton Thrash Coventry 5-0
Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off as Brighton overwhelmed 10-man Coventry City 5-0 in a one-sided Premier League encounter.
Sep 13, 2026
Sports
Late Mbappe Goal Sends Lille Top of Ligue 1
Ethan Mbappe scored late as Lille defeated Troyes 2-0 to move to the top of Ligue 1 on goal difference.
Sep 13, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Yamal Double Helps Barca Edge Levante 4-2
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona preserved their perfect La Liga start with a hard-fought victory over Levante.
Sep 13, 2026
Sports
Haaland Fires 10-Man Man City to Memorable Win Over Man Utd
Erling Haaland scored the winner as 10-man Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 in a dramatic derby at Old Trafford.
Sep 13, 2026
News
Telcos Deploy 8,526 Network Sites Despite Fibre Cuts — NCC
Telecom operators have deployed about 70 per cent of committed network sites despite rising disruptions from fibre cuts.
Sep 13, 2026
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Our Riders Earn Average of N100,000 Per Week — Chowdeck CEO, Femi Aluko
Chowdeck CEO Femi Aluko says riders earn an average of N100,000 weekly, with top performers making significantly more.
Sep 13, 2026
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Bandits Allegedly Attack Operation Burst Base in Oyo
Bandits reportedly attacked an Operation Burst base in Oyo, burning a block and patrol vehicle.
Sep 13, 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
Telcos Deploy 8,526 Network Sites Despite Fibre Cuts — NCC
Telecom operators have deployed about 70 per cent of committed network sites despite rising disruptions from fibre cuts.
Sep 13, 2026
News
Our Riders Earn Average of N100,000 Per Week — Chowdeck CEO, Femi Aluko
Chowdeck CEO Femi Aluko says riders earn an average of N100,000 weekly, with top performers making significantly more.
Sep 13, 2026
News
Bandits Allegedly Attack Operation Burst Base in Oyo
Bandits reportedly attacked an Operation Burst base in Oyo, burning a block and patrol vehicle.
Sep 13, 2026
News
Tinubu Arrives Paris in Continuation of Annual Leave
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris for the second phase of his three-week annual leave in Europe.
Sep 13, 2026
Politics
LP Chieftain Sues WAEC, UNN, NYSC Over Obi’s Credentials
Abayomi Arabambi asks court to compel WAEC, UNN and NYSC to release official records linked to Peter Obi’s certificates.
Sep 13, 2026
Politics
2027: I’ll Introduce N500,000 Minimum Wage, Ensure 24-Hour Electricity If Elected — Sowore
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore promises a N500,000 monthly living wage, 24-hour electricity and free education.
Sep 13, 2026
Politics
Charismatic Bishops’ President Defends Endorsement of Tinubu for 2027
Archbishop Leonard Kawas says his support for Tinubu followed prayer and assessment, rejecting claims the endorsement was financially motivated.
Sep 13, 2026
Politics
2027: Defence Minister Urges Nigerians To Unite, Supports Tinubu, Kaduna Gov
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has backed Tinubu and Uba Sani for 2027 while calling for national unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Sep 12, 2026
Sports
Nigeria Thrash New Caledonia 10-1, Reach U-20 World Cup Knockouts
Falconets score 10 goals against New Caledonia to finish second in Group F and secure a Round of 16 place.
Sep 13, 2026
Sports
EPL: Awoniyi Sent Off as Brighton Thrash Coventry 5-0
Taiwo Awoniyi was sent off as Brighton overwhelmed 10-man Coventry City 5-0 in a one-sided Premier League encounter.
Sep 13, 2026
Sports
Late Mbappe Goal Sends Lille Top of Ligue 1
Ethan Mbappe scored late as Lille defeated Troyes 2-0 to move to the top of Ligue 1 on goal difference.
Sep 13, 2026
Sports
La Liga: Yamal Double Helps Barca Edge Levante 4-2
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona preserved their perfect La Liga start with a hard-fought victory over Levante.
Sep 13, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Blasts Ondo Government Over 30-Day Strike Paralysing Three State Universities
ASUU's Benin Zone has condemned the Ondo State Government for a month-long strike affecting AAUA, OAUSTECH and UNIMED, accusing it of underfunding and delaying the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement even as Edo and Delta move to implement it.
Sep 13, 2026
Tech & Education
ASUU Suspends Four-Week Strike at Benue Varsity as Talks Yield Progress
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, has suspended its four-week-old 'No Pay, No Work' strike after the university administration made progress in addressing demands for the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and Professorial Allowance. The union directed members to resume duties on Friday, September 11, 2026, following a resolution of some of the issues that triggered the industrial action.
Sep 13, 2026
Tech & Education
FG Hands HND Admissions to JAMB in Sweeping Polytechnic Reform
The Federal Government has approved the takeover of all Higher National Diploma admissions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from the current session, in a decisive move to end illegal and compromised admissions in polytechnics. The reform, disclosed in a circular by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), also pegs part-time National Diploma admissions at 50 per cent of full-time quotas and reaffirms a ban on NCE/HND combinations for NYSC mobilisation.
Sep 12, 2026
Tech & Education
Plateau Reopens Schools Sept 14 After Diphtheria Outbreak Killed 27
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume on Monday, September 14, 2026, following a week-long closure triggered by a suspected diphtheria outbreak that has claimed at least 27 lives and infected over 300 others. As schools reopen, authorities are urging vigilance, hygiene compliance, and immediate reporting of suspected cases, warning that concealing symptoms could fuel further transmission.
Sep 12, 2026
Agriculture
Niger Delta Fish Crisis: Researcher Warns of Cancer Risks from Pollution
Rivers State University researcher Otene Benjamin warns that oil pollution and unregulated hormone use in fish ponds are introducing carcinogens into the food chain, urging a N40m hatchery investment to secure safe aquaculture.
Sep 13, 2026
Agriculture
Desertification Fight: NAGGW Raises 500,000 Seedlings for Jigawa Tree Planting Project
In a major push to combat desertification and environmental degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has raised over 500,000 seedlings of various tree species for planting across Jigawa State in the 2026 season. The agency's Director-General, Alhaji Sale Abubakar, disclosed this during a field inspection of project sites, revealing ambitious targets that include 50 hectares of refilling, 50 hectares of new plantations, and a 10-kilometre shelter belt to protect communiti
Sep 11, 2026
Agriculture
Enugu's Dormant Palm Plantations Spring Back to Life as UPPL Begins Commercial Production, Invests $2.2m in Refinery
In a major boost for Nigeria's agricultural renaissance, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL) has commenced commercial production of palm oil, breathing life into long-abandoned plantations across the state. With an additional $2.2 million investment in a state-of-the-art refinery and ambitious plans for a public listing, the public-private partnership is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Enugu's economic transformation under Governor Peter Mbah's administration.
Sep 9, 2026
Agriculture
Cassava is Benue's 'Crude Oil': Agro Company Launches Revolution with Drones, Surveillance to Transform Farmers' Fortunes
Green Harvest Food Stuff has declared cassava as Benue State's equivalent of crude oil, launching a farmer awareness programme that deploys drones and surveillance cameras to revolutionise production. The company's Executive Director declared that proper processing and export of the crop could transform farmers' fortunes, position Benue as a major carbohydrate hub, and even support renewable energy development through bioethanol production.
Sep 8, 2026
Health
Preventable Yet Deadly: Why Lassa Fever, Diphtheria Continue to Claim Nigerian Lives
Despite being preventable, Lassa fever and diphtheria continue to claim thousands of lives in Nigeria due to critical gaps in diagnostics, sanitation, and routine immunization.
Sep 13, 2026
Health
FG Hands Over Yaba Properties to Biovaccines Nigeria, Cementing Local Vaccine Production Push
The Federal Government has formally transferred title documents for two Yaba properties to Biovaccines Nigeria Limited, fulfilling its 49% equity stake in the joint venture with May & Baker aimed at reviving domestic vaccine manufacturing.
Sep 12, 2026
Health
Lagos Public Hospitals Overwhelmed as Patient Numbers Double, Brain Drain Bites Hard
Lagos State's public hospitals are groaning under an unprecedented patient surge, with outpatient attendance doubling in just six months as rising healthcare costs push residents away from private facilities. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi reveals that doctors are now seeing thousands of patients daily, working under crushing strain amid a crippling brain drain, as the state prepares to enforce compulsory health insurance to stem the crisis.
Sep 12, 2026
Health
eHealth Africa: 23m Children Vaccinated Against Polio Across 15 States in H1 2026
eHealth Africa says more than 23 million children were vaccinated against polio and other preventable diseases across 15 Nigerian states in the first half of 2026, backed by digital microplanning tools deployed in over 205,000 settlements.
Sep 11, 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
Ogun Invests ₦5bn in Women’s Livelihoods Under Abiodun’s Gender Agenda
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration in Ogun State has invested over ₦5 billion to empower 100,000 women, blending economic support with political inclusion to strengthen families and secure the state’s future.
Sep 13, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Trains 220 Benue Youths in Solar, Soap Making
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has trained 220 youths and women in Benue State in solar power installation and household essentials production, providing starter packs to enable them establish businesses and become self-reliant. The one-week programme, part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, trained 100 men in solar installation and 120 women in soap and Vaseline production at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannune.
Sep 13, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NASENI Trains 100 Onitsha Youths in Electrical Installation, Hands Out Solar Kits
NASENI has concluded a five-day electrical installation and maintenance training for 100 youths in Onitsha, Anambra State, distributing solar home systems, clean cookstoves and starter tool packs under its Sustainable Empowerment Programme.
Sep 12, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Fidelity Bank, GIFA Empower 300 Akwa Ibom Women with N25m Grants, Business Equipment
In a major boost for female entrepreneurship in Akwa Ibom State, Fidelity Bank Plc and the Patience Umo Eno Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) have empowered 300 women with N25 million in cash grants, 50 sewing machines, 50 grinding machines, and 500 bags of food items. The intervention, which brings the total number of women reached by GIFA's empowerment programmes to about 7,000, is designed to transform small-scale businesses into sustainable enterprises across the state's 31 local government a
Sep 11, 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