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Two Police Officers Killed as Hoodlums Attack Abia Station
Two officers killed, three injured, in gunmen’s attack on police station in Aba early Saturday.
Oct 17, 2026
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FG Begins 3,700 Rural Connectivity Tower Rollout in Abia
The Federal Government has commissioned its first rural connectivity tower in Abia under a nationwide 3,700-tower rollout.
Oct 17, 2026
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Nigerian-Made Bionic Arm Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026
The Ubokobong Bionic Arm, developed by Nigerian brothers, has earned global recognition for its lifelike design and muscle-controlled movement.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
Northern Region Will Vote Massively to Re-elect Tinubu — Yilwatda
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda predicts strong northern support for President Tinubu’s re-election, citing infrastructure projects, political inclusion and government initiatives.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
Economic Growth Meaningless If Citizens Are Getting Poorer — Peter Obi Slams Tinubu
Peter Obi says Nigeria’s economic growth and rising government revenue mean little without reduced poverty, more jobs and improved living standards.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
2027: We’ll Defeat Tinubu in 12 States — Makinde’s Campaign
Seyi Makinde’s campaign organisation says it can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 12 battleground states, citing economic hardship and its proposed RESET Nigeria agenda.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
APC’s Internal Contradictions Scare Me More Than Atiku, Obi — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned APC members that internal divisions pose a greater concern than opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
2027: Opposition May Unveil Consensus Candidate Days to Election — Lukman
Opposition parties may wait until days before the 2027 general election to announce a consensus presidential candidate, G-100 convener Salihu Lukman says.
Oct 17, 2026
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Lagos APC Unveils Team to Mobilise Non-Indigene Voters for 2027
The Lagos APC has inaugurated a sub-committee to engage non-indigenous residents and ethnic nationality groups as part of its mobilisation strategy for the 2027 elections.
Oct 6, 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
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Two Police Officers Killed as Hoodlums Attack Abia Station
Two officers killed, three injured, in gunmen’s attack on police station in Aba early Saturday.
Oct 17, 2026
News
FG Begins 3,700 Rural Connectivity Tower Rollout in Abia
The Federal Government has commissioned its first rural connectivity tower in Abia under a nationwide 3,700-tower rollout.
Oct 17, 2026
News
Nigerian-Made Bionic Arm Named Among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026
The Ubokobong Bionic Arm, developed by Nigerian brothers, has earned global recognition for its lifelike design and muscle-controlled movement.
Oct 17, 2026
News
$2.4bn Subsidy Fraud Probe Triggered My Mother’s Kidnap — Okonjo-Iweala
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says an investigation into alleged $2.4bn fuel subsidy fraud triggered threats and her mother’s abduction in 2012.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
Northern Region Will Vote Massively to Re-elect Tinubu — Yilwatda
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda predicts strong northern support for President Tinubu’s re-election, citing infrastructure projects, political inclusion and government initiatives.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
Economic Growth Meaningless If Citizens Are Getting Poorer — Peter Obi Slams Tinubu
Peter Obi says Nigeria’s economic growth and rising government revenue mean little without reduced poverty, more jobs and improved living standards.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
2027: We’ll Defeat Tinubu in 12 States — Makinde’s Campaign
Seyi Makinde’s campaign organisation says it can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 12 battleground states, citing economic hardship and its proposed RESET Nigeria agenda.
Oct 17, 2026
Politics
APC’s Internal Contradictions Scare Me More Than Atiku, Obi — Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned APC members that internal divisions pose a greater concern than opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections.
Oct 17, 2026
Sports
FIFA to Offer Members $6.35-Billion Development Fund Windfall
FIFA proposes $25 million for each member association as it plans to expand football development funding worldwide.
Oct 15, 2026
Sports
PSG Beat Manchester City 4-2 Away in Champions League
PSG claimed a memorable 4-2 away victory over Manchester City after scoring three first-half goals.
Oct 15, 2026
Sports
Vinícius Handed Four-Match Ban, to Miss Real Madrid’s Clásico Against Barcelona
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior will miss four league matches, including the October 25 Clásico, after a red card.
Oct 15, 2026
Sports
UCL: Osimhen Battle-Ready for Barcelona — Galatasaray Coach
Galatasaray assistant coach confirms Osimhen is fit for Barcelona after his groin injury comeback this weekend.
Oct 13, 2026
Tech & Education
African Universities Urged to Rethink Teaching in AI Era
At UNILAG's International Week, leaders from the University of Ghana, UNILAG and UNDP argued that AI makes memorisation-based teaching obsolete and urged universities to reform curricula, assessment and incentives to reward critical thinking and innovation.
Oct 14, 2026
Tech & Education
Otti’s Wife Supports 1,000 Abia Pupils With School Materials
The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has distributed back-to-school materials to 1,000 indigent pupils from 50 public schools across the state's 17 local government areas, declaring that a child's background should never be a barrier to greatness. The intervention, organised by the Safe Tent Care Initiative in collaboration with the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, is designed to support families struggling to provide essential educational materials for their chil
Oct 14, 2026
Tech & Education
AI Era: Experts Warn Nigerian Graduates Face Skills Gap
Education experts have warned that Nigerian universities risk producing graduates who are ill-prepared for an AI-driven global job market unless curricula are urgently overhauled. At the StudyIn Global Study Conference 2026 in Lagos, stakeholders called for proactive curriculum reform, ethical AI adoption, and a shift from producing AI users to nurturing AI innovators who can solve real-world problems.
Oct 13, 2026
Tech & Education
YABATECH, Threatremeter Launch Filmmaking Centre
Yaba College of Technology has signed a partnership with Threatremeter Nigeria Limited to establish a Centre for Filmmaking and Production, offering certified training in acting, directing and film production for students and the public.
Oct 13, 2026
Agriculture
Abakaliki Rice Mill: Ebonyi’s N171bn Neglected Goldmine
Nigeria's largest rice mill, operating since 1967, processes 132,000 tonnes of rice annually—worth over N171 billion—yet operates without power, safe working conditions, or good roads. As the state's entire IGR sits at just N17.18 billion, analysts ask how a facility generating ten times that amount has been allowed to decay into a "prostrate goldmine."
Oct 12, 2026
Agriculture
Seaweed Could Transform Nigeria’s Agricultural Energy Sector
SMEFUNDS CEO Dr. Femi Oye advocates for seaweed as a renewable energy source to power Nigeria’s food production, offering a circular solution for farmers and small businesses.
Oct 12, 2026
Agriculture
Babalola’s Farmer Support Hits N98m
Legal icon Aare Afe Babalola has disbursed N11.2 million to 81 outstanding farmers across Ekiti State's 16 local government areas, bringing total awards under his annual agricultural scheme since 2015 to N98 million.
Oct 4, 2026
Agriculture
FG Launches African Swine Fever Control Campaign in Southwest
The Federal Government has launched a major African Swine Fever control and biosecurity campaign at the Oke-Aro Pig Farm Estate, distributing protective kits to farmers and pledging comprehensive training to prevent future outbreaks. The intervention by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) targets one of Nigeria's largest pig production clusters, which has suffered devastating losses from the highly contagious disease in the past.
Oct 3, 2026
Health
Borno Hires 2,000 Health Workers, Still Faces Staff Shortage
Borno State has recruited nearly 2,000 doctors, nurses and other health professionals in two years, but the head of its contributory health agency says manpower gaps persist as demand grows under the state health insurance scheme.
Oct 14, 2026
Health
Lassa Fever Kills 268 in Nigeria as Cases Hit 1,138
Nigeria has recorded 1,138 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 268 deaths across 24 states in 2026, with the case fatality rate rising to 23.6 per cent—significantly higher than the 18.6 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The NCDC has identified five states accounting for 88 per cent of all confirmed cases, as it intensifies preparedness efforts ahead of the peak transmission season.
Oct 14, 2026
Health
MSF Calls for Routine Noma Surveillance in Nigeria
Doctors Without Borders says noma, a fast-moving and often fatal facial infection linked to malnutrition and poverty, remains largely missing from Nigeria's routine child health programmes despite its 2023 recognition as a neglected tropical disease.
Oct 14, 2026
Health
Oyo Rejects Diphtheria Outbreak Claims, Accuses APC
The Oyo State Government has dismissed claims by the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation that diphtheria has affected 16 local government areas, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Commissioner for Health Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi confirmed that while suspected cases have been recorded in 10 LGAs, none have been confirmed, and accused the APC campaign group of distorting immunisation data to score political points.
Oct 14, 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
1,000 Tech Scholars to Benefit From Ekeh Foundation, NCS Partnership
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Computer Society to provide mentorship, technical training, and practical industry experience to 1,000 beneficiaries of its technology scholarship programme. The initiative will select students from all 36 states and the FCT, covering their education from first year through graduation while pairing each scholar with a dedicated industry mentor.
Oct 14, 2026
Youth Empowerment
Ibadan NGO Empowers 100 Girls, Urges Oyo to Fight Child Marriage
The Oluwakemi Olusola Girl Child Foundation, with two partner foundations, gave 100 girls in an underserved Ibadan community medical checks, school bags, food, hygiene kits and counselling, while calling on the Oyo government to intensify its fight against child marriage.
Oct 14, 2026
Youth Empowerment
NNPC, Eni Award Postgraduate Scholarships to 30 Nigerian Graduates
The NNPC/Eni Joint Venture has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for the 2026/2027 academic session, selecting the beneficiaries from over 3,000 applicants. Ten scholars will study at top universities abroad, including Imperial College London and the University of Aberdeen, while the remaining 20 will pursue degrees in Nigerian institutions across engineering, geosciences, renewable energy, and energy transition disciplines.
Oct 13, 2026
Youth Empowerment
100,000 Pupils Get N20,000 Each Under N2bn Fund
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched a N2 billion Learners Retention Support Programme that will provide N20,000 each to 100,000 pupils in its first phase, alongside the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic schools across Nigeria. The initiative, flagged off to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, is designed to remove the financial and hygiene barriers that force thousands of Nigerian girls out of the classroo
Oct 13, 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