Sports
Lamine Yamal has dismissed concerns over his goal drought at the 2026 World Cup, saying Spain's team success matters more to him than personal statistics ahead of the semi-finals.
Sports
Lionel Scaloni has called on Argentina to stay focused and show resilience as they prepare for a tough World Cup clash with Switzerland. The coach says the reigning champions cannot afford complacency against a side with strong tournament pedigree.
News
Peter Obi has reacted to the DSS apology to Nnamdi Kanu’s doctor, saying the episode reinforces the need for restraint, fairness and respect for due process. The development has revived debate over the treatment of people linked to the detained IPOB leader.
News
The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate the NIN database with Nigeria's postcode system to improve service delivery, financial inclusion, national security, and electoral management.
News
Atiku Abubakar has hit back at the Presidency after its comments on the rescue of abducted Oyo victims, accusing officials of showing either laziness or embarrassment in handling the issue. His remarks add fresh political heat to an already tense debate over insecurity and the government’s response.
News
Collins Nweke has urged African diaspora organisations to evolve beyond cultural preservation into strategic development partners driving investment, innovation, governance and sustainable growth across Africa.
Politics
Late arrival of electoral officials, and delayed distribution of materials, raising fresh concerns about the integrity of sub-national elections in NigeriaThe conduct of local government elections across Edo State was marred on Saturday by widespread reports of low voter turnout,
Security
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.
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.
News
Peter Obi has reacted to the DSS apology to Nnamdi Kanu’s doctor, saying the episode reinforces the need for restraint, fairness and respect for due process. The development has revived debate over the treatment of people linked to the detained IPOB leader.
News
The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate the NIN database with Nigeria's postcode system to improve service delivery, financial inclusion, national security, and electoral management.
News
Atiku Abubakar has hit back at the Presidency after its comments on the rescue of abducted Oyo victims, accusing officials of showing either laziness or embarrassment in handling the issue. His remarks add fresh political heat to an already tense debate over insecurity and the government’s response.
News
Collins Nweke has urged African diaspora organisations to evolve beyond cultural preservation into strategic development partners driving investment, innovation, governance and sustainable growth across Africa.
Politics
Late arrival of electoral officials, and delayed distribution of materials, raising fresh concerns about the integrity of sub-national elections in NigeriaThe conduct of local government elections across Edo State was marred on Saturday by widespread reports of low voter turnout,
Politics
APC confirmed Kashim Shettima as Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 election after submitting their nomination forms to INEC before the deadline.
Politics
Seyi Makinde said Nigeria’s political climate is toxic for the opposition, insisting the 2027 election must reflect Nigerians’ will without electoral malpractice.
Politics
Works Minister David Umahi dismissed Peter Obi’s claim that his life is under threat, saying no one wants him dead and predicting electoral defeat.
Sports
Brentford have rewarded Benjamin Fredrick with a new four-year contract and promoted the Super Eagles defender to their first-team squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. The move confirms the club’s growing trust in the Nigerian youngster’s development and long-term potential.
Sports
Lamine Yamal has dismissed concerns over his goal drought at the 2026 World Cup, saying Spain's team success matters more to him than personal statistics ahead of the semi-finals.
Sports
Lionel Scaloni has called on Argentina to stay focused and show resilience as they prepare for a tough World Cup clash with Switzerland. The coach says the reigning champions cannot afford complacency against a side with strong tournament pedigree.
Sports
Senne Lammens’ late goalkeeping error handed Spain a 2-1 victory over Belgium, sending La Roja into the World Cup semi-finals against France.
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
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.
Security
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
Security
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.
Security
Northern leaders met in Kaduna to review the worsening security situation in the region and renew calls for state police as a long-term solution. The gathering brought governors and traditional rulers together around a coordinated response to insecurity and governance challenges.
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.
