Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 22 for the hearing of applications in a suit filed by the Osun State Government against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation over alleged plans to divert local government allocations. The legal battle, which has heightened political…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s decision to introduce a new national curriculum has drawn backlash from parents and teachers, who accuse authorities of sidelining stakeholders and rushing the implementation without adequate preparation. The concerns were raised on Sunday during a virtual meeting themed “Understanding the New Curriculum” hosted by the Concerned Parents and Educators…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Labour Party (LP) has ruled out the possibility of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Monday, stressing that the LP could survive without Obi….
London, England — Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze has affirmed his commitment to giving his utmost for the Gunners this season. After a highly anticipated transfer that saw Arsenal outbid Tottenham Hotspur in mid-August, Eze quickly made his mark by starting for England in their 2-0 win over Andorra at Villa Park in a 2026 World…
Istanbul, Turkey— Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has admitted to feeling intense anxiety whenever Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is called up for international duty. Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa due to an injury sustained during Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on…
Lagos, Nigeria — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, emphasized the Bank’s commitment to securing macroeconomic stability, fortifying the banking sector, and positioning Nigeria as a top investment destination. During a fireside chat at the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum in Lagos on Saturday, Cardoso highlighted that the recapitalisation…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a vital faction within the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), have launched a strong denunciation of the union’s national leadership, calling for the immediate arrest of key executives whom they accuse of reckless and destabilizing behaviors threatening Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. In…
Bloemfontein, South Africa — Oswin Appollis is gearing up for an intense match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Toyota Stadium. Following a convincing 3-0 win over Lesotho, South Africa is confident heading into the clash. The Super Eagles aim to secure their third qualifying victory and narrow…
Lagos, Nigeria— Residents of Nigeria and several West African countries are set to witness a rare celestial event on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky starting from 8:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT). The eclipse, expected to last approximately 83 minutes, will bathe the Moon in a striking reddish…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has revealed that the Super Eagles’ main objective in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is securing victories regardless of the players on the pitch. He made the remarks during Super Sports’ coverage of Nigeria’s recent 1-0 win over Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Ikpeba noted…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Super Eagles departed on Sunday morning for South Africa ahead of their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Bafana Bafana, according to Completesports.com. The team, accompanied by officials, flew to South Africa via ValueJet Airline. Following an injury to forward Victor Osimhen, 22 players made the trip. Osimhen sustained the…
Abuja, Nigeria— President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the conferment on Monday, September 8,…
Kaduna, Nigeria— The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government over the failure to implement the recently approved minimum wage of ₦72,000. The announcement was made in a communiqué following an emergency meeting of the union’s State Executive Council in Kaduna….
Copenhagen, Denmark— The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has adopted a Nigerian-led career progression model for community pharmacists, marking a historic milestone for the profession. At the recently concluded 83rd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Mr. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, presented a…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat mishap in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which reportedly claimed about 60 lives. In a statement issued by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Forum commiserated with the government and people of Niger…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised public awareness following confirmation of a fresh Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the DRC’s Ministry of Health, as of September 4, 2025, 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers,…
Kano, Nigeria— The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of nine suspects following a violent mob attack on the Garko Police Division that left one person dead and three officers injured. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa. According to Kiyawa, the incident occurred…
Uyo, Nigeria— The Super Eagles of Nigeria boosted their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a crucial 1-0 victory over Rwanda on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The breakthrough came in the 51st minute when substitute Tolu Arokodare scored just five minutes after coming off the bench, ending…
Kano, Nigeria— The MAAUN Group of Universities has entered into a partnership with Canada’s Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology to enhance English language training, student exchange, and other academic collaborations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, by Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, Founder and President of the MAAUN…
Bama, Borno State— At least 61 people, including soldiers and civilians, lost their lives following coordinated attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday night in Darul Jamal, a community within Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. According to eyewitnesses, the insurgents launched the assault around 9 p.m. and continued their operation until dawn. The…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cautioned air travellers departing through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to plan ahead and arrive early, as the reconstruction of the airport’s old international terminal gets underway. The advisory, released on Friday, urged passengers to allow extra time for processing to avoid…
Lagos, Nigeria — Actress and fashion entrepreneur Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has ignited widespread conversation after officially adopting her husband’s surname, “Ajibade,” on Instagram, following her marriage to Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi. The couple, who sealed their union in 2025 through a series of grand ceremonies…
Gaza City — The Israeli military has directed residents of Gaza City to move south to the designated “humanitarian zone” of Al-Mawasi, warning of an imminent ground assault to seize control of the territory’s largest urban centre. In a statement issued on Saturday, army spokesman Avichay Adraee urged civilians to relocate without delay. “Take this…
Kwara State, Nigeria — Bashir Alabi, popularly known as Arabambi, a passionate supporter of the Super Eagles and Kwara United, has shared his lifelong journey as a football fan and his dream of cheering Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup. In an interview, Arabambi explained how his nickname came from his admiration for Fuji star…
Kasai Province, DR Congo — Health authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been recorded as of September 4, 2025. According to a statement released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday, the outbreak has…
Washington, U.S.— The District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and the U.S. military, opposing the deployment of National Guard troops in the capital city. The legal action, initiated by Attorney General Brian Schwalb, accuses Trump of breaching democratic principles and federal law by using military forces for domestic policing….
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen collaboration in the development of Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This was made known when the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, during…
Osun, Nigeria — Engineer Ademola Isaac Agoro, Managing Director of Protogy Global Services Limited and founder of Ademola Isaac Agoro Engineering Empowerment, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education reforms, stressing that quality education remains the foundation for national development. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony of Joshua Agoro College in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to scale up its health spending by allocating at least 20 per cent of the national health budget to public health, stressing that sustainable financing is the backbone of resilient healthcare systems. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja by the WHO Regional…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the official mobilisation timetable for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II, announcing key registration and orientation dates for prospective corps members. According to the schedule published on the scheme’s website on Wednesday and shared via its official X handle on Thursday, online registration for…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Environment has sounded a flood alert across 15 states, warning that at least 43 locations nationwide may experience intense rainfall capable of triggering flooding between September 4 and 8, 2025. The alert, issued on Thursday through the National Flood Early Warning Centre, was signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani,…
