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Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi Orders Concessionaire to Quit Over Poor Work
Umahi asks Benin-Asaba road concessionaire to quit amid poor performance, traffic blockages and worsening hardship for motorists.
Aug 26, 2026
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Drama as Sowore, Amaechi, Obi Clash Over Fuel Subsidy at NBA Conference in Port Harcourt
Aug 25, 2026
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New Fake Agency Boss: We’ve Been in Existence for 16 Years
Aug 24, 2026
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Canada Records 182,100 New Permanent Residents in H1 2026
Aug 23, 2026
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MultiChoice Nigeria Remains Deeply Nigerian, Says CEO
Aug 23, 2026
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EFCC Offers 5% Reward for Tips on Stolen Nigerian Assets Abroad — Olukoyede
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede offers whistleblowers up to five per cent of recovered Nigerian assets held abroad.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
Aiyegbeni Breaks Silence on 2004 AFCON Controversy
Yakubu Aiyegbeni says he was wrongly sent home from the 2004 AFCON over alleged camp indiscipline.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
2027 World Athletics Championships: Ajayi, Nathaniel Secure Automatic Qualification for Beijing
Kanyinsola Ajayi and Ezekiel Nathaniel qualify automatically as Nigeria secures two spots for 2027 World Championships.
Aug 26, 2026
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Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi Orders Arrest of Contractors Removing Asphalt, Faults Slow Work
Umahi orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt as he faults slow work on Benin-Asaba Highway.
Aug 26, 2026
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Terrorism: NSCIA Condemns Niger Attacks, Demands Rescue of Abducted Worshippers
NSCIA condemns deadly Niger attacks, demands urgent rescue of abducted worshippers and stronger action against terrorists.
Aug 26, 2026
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Online Publishers Mourn Veteran Journalist, Former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo
GOCOP mourns former president Dotun Oladipo, praising his lasting contribution to Nigeria’s online publishing industry.
Aug 26, 2026
Politics
ADC Challenges Tinubu to Clarify ‘All Is Fair in Politics’ Remark
ADC asks Tinubu to clarify his “all is fair in politics” remark amid alleged voter intimidation.
Aug 26, 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
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Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi Orders Concessionaire to Quit Over Poor Work
Umahi asks Benin-Asaba road concessionaire to quit amid poor performance, traffic blockages and worsening hardship for motorists.
Aug 26, 2026
News
EFCC Offers 5% Reward for Tips on Stolen Nigerian Assets Abroad — Olukoyede
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede offers whistleblowers up to five per cent of recovered Nigerian assets held abroad.
Aug 26, 2026
News
Benin-Asaba Road: Umahi Orders Arrest of Contractors Removing Asphalt, Faults Slow Work
Umahi orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt as he faults slow work on Benin-Asaba Highway.
Aug 26, 2026
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Terrorism: NSCIA Condemns Niger Attacks, Demands Rescue of Abducted Worshippers
NSCIA condemns deadly Niger attacks, demands urgent rescue of abducted worshippers and stronger action against terrorists.
Aug 26, 2026
Politics
ADC Challenges Tinubu to Clarify ‘All Is Fair in Politics’ Remark
ADC asks Tinubu to clarify his “all is fair in politics” remark amid alleged voter intimidation.
Aug 26, 2026
Politics
Insecurity: ‘Enemies Within Govt, Elite Ranks’ — Rufai Oseni
Rufai Oseni alleges insecurity persists because suspected collaborators within government and elite circles remain unchecked.
Aug 26, 2026
Politics
2027: Atiku Demands Probe, Challenges FG to Prove $16bn Power Project Fraud Allegations
Atiku challenges Tinubu administration to investigate him and produce evidence linking him to alleged $16bn power scandal.
Aug 26, 2026
Politics
Amaechi Wouldn’t Have Been Governor, Minister Without My Struggle for Democracy — Sowore
Sowore says Amaechi benefited from his democratic struggle, claiming his activism helped create opportunities for political participation.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
Aiyegbeni Breaks Silence on 2004 AFCON Controversy
Yakubu Aiyegbeni says he was wrongly sent home from the 2004 AFCON over alleged camp indiscipline.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
2027 World Athletics Championships: Ajayi, Nathaniel Secure Automatic Qualification for Beijing
Kanyinsola Ajayi and Ezekiel Nathaniel qualify automatically as Nigeria secures two spots for 2027 World Championships.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
EPL Marmoush Joins Spurs on Loan From Man City
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on loan, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent. The move is part of Spurs’ major squad rebuild under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Aug 26, 2026
Sports
Amusan Makes Diamond League Return in Zurich
Tobi Amusan returns to Diamond League action in Zurich as Nigerian stars battle global champions ahead of September’s final.
Aug 26, 2026
Tech & Education
16 Unilorin Graduates Record First Class at Nigerian Law School
The University of Ilorin has recorded another strong performance at the Nigerian Law School, with 16 of its graduates earning First Class in the Bar Final Examinations.
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
Kaduna Approves ₦300m Earned Allowance for KASU Lecturers, Sets Up Committee to Avert Strike
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved a one-off ₦300 million Earned Academic Allowance for KASU lecturers and constituted a nine-member committee to negotiate with ASUU and other staff unions.
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
UNIZIK Suspends Lecturer for Three Months Over Examination Misconduct Case
Nnamdi Azikiwe University has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye for three months with half salary after an investigative panel found breaches in his handling of an alleged examination misconduct case involving a female student
Aug 25, 2026
Tech & Education
ISACA Global President Celebrates Nigerian IT Professionals, Hails Rising Influence in Global Cybersecurity and Governance
The Global President of ISACA has praised Nigerian IT professionals for their growing contributions to international standards in cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital trust during a visit to Lagos.
Aug 24, 2026
Agriculture
BATN Foundation Plants 22,000 Economic Trees Across Kano, Jigawa to Boost Rural Incomes
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has launched a 22,000-tree afforestation project spanning 11 local government areas in Kano and Jigawa, pairing environmental restoration with income-generating fruit and cash-crop species for rural households.
Aug 25, 2026
Agriculture
Women Farmers Fund Cooperatives to Expand Grassroots Agribusiness
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has disbursed N25.2 million to 12 women-led cooperative clusters, giving each N2.1 million to expand agribusinesses, strengthen savings and prepare for access to formal loans.
Aug 25, 2026
Agriculture
Taraba Launches Mass Artificial Insemination Programme to Boost Cattle Production
The Taraba State Government and L-PRES have launched a statewide artificial insemination programme to improve cattle genetics, increase milk and meat production, and raise the income of livestock farmers.
Aug 24, 2026
Agriculture
FCMB Deepens Agritech With AI Advisory in Local Languages
FCMB plans to deploy AI-powered agricultural advisory services in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo to help smallholder farmers access real-time information, improve productivity and connect with formal finance.
Aug 24, 2026
Health
Katsina Pays Mothers ₦1,000 Transport Fare Per Visit to Boost Child Immunisation Turnout
Katsina State is going beyond free vaccinations by paying mothers ₦1,000 in transport support for every immunisation visit, an incentive health officials say is helping remove a major barrier to routine childhood vaccination.
Aug 25, 2026
Health
Kano Assembly Demands Urgent Intervention as Diphtheria Kills 50 Children
The Kano State House of Assembly has called for urgent government action after a diphtheria outbreak reportedly killed more than 50 children in Rano Local Government Area and spread to communities in neighbouring Kiru.
Aug 25, 2026
Health
Kidnapping Crisis Deepens Nigeria's Doctor Shortage as 91 Health Workers Abducted in Two Years
Nigeria's worsening insecurity is directly threatening healthcare access, with 91 health workers kidnapped and 15 killed since 2023, compounding a doctor-to-patient ratio already far below WHO standards.
Aug 25, 2026
Health
Kwara Launches Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap, Targets Public Health Threat-Free Status by 2030
Kwara State has unveiled a comprehensive viral hepatitis elimination roadmap, aiming to diagnose and treat the majority of infected residents by 2030 in line with WHO global targets, as officials warn the disease remains a "silent killer" in communities.
Aug 24, 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
UBA Graduates 374 Young Professionals, Reinforces Commitment to Youth Development and Talent Pipeline
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has graduated 374 participants from its Young Professionals Programme, with 312 offered full-time employment as the bank continues to invest in building Nigeria’s next generation of banking leaders.
Aug 24, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NNPC/Seplat JV Graduates First Cohort of 127 Teachers in Imo Under STEP Programme
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated its maiden Imo State cohort of 127 teachers and education evaluators trained in digital skills, STEAM teaching techniques and entrepreneurship under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme.
Aug 18, 2026
Youth Empowerment
FGN/IFAD-VCDP Distribute Farm Equipment to Farmers to Boost Food Security in Kogi, Empower 33 PWDs
The Federal Government/IFAD Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State has distributed agricultural equipment to about 300 farmers and provided start-up packs to 33 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across five local government areas to boost food security and promote inclusion.
Aug 18, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NNPC/Seplat Energy JV Empowers First Cohort of Teachers in Imo Through STEP
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 127 teachers and education evaluators in Imo State under the Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), equipping them with digital skills, STEAM-focused teaching techniques and alternative income-generating skills.
Aug 17, 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