CAF Awards: Osimhen, Falcons Top Final Shortlist
Nigeria’s football stars shone brightly on Sunday as Victor Osimhen, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Shakirat Moshood all made the final shortlist for the 2025 CAF Awards. The Confederation of African Football unveiled the finalists ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, in Rabat, Morocco. This year’s awards celebrate outstanding performers between January […]
US House Sets Hearing on Nigeria CPC
The Subcommittee on Africa of the United States House of Representatives will convene an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). If upheld by the U.S. Senate, the designation empowers Washington to impose targeted sanctions on Nigerian officials implicated […]
INEC: Osun, Imo Lead New Registrants
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday announced that 2,316,232 Nigerians have newly registered to vote across the country, with significant differences among the states. Osun State recorded the highest number of new registrants. INEC noted that voter registration in Anambra State remains suspended until after the November 8, 2025 governorship election, in compliance […]
World Cup 2026: Full List of Qualifiers
A total of 32 countries have now qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Norway became the latest nation to secure a spot after a convincing 4-1 victory over Italy in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday night at the San Siro. Manchester City […]
Oshiomhole Slams Obaseki, Praises Okpebholo’s Achievements
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, asserting that he failed the people of the state during his tenure. Oshiomhole made the remarks on Sunday in Benin, responding to claims by the People Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s first year in office was unproductive. He argued that […]
Sultan Seeks Minimum Wage for Traditional Rulers
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Sokoto State Government to extend the implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage to traditional rulers. The call was made on Sunday during a Town Hall meeting organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as part of consultations for the state’s 2026 budget. […]
FG Launches Student Venture Capital Grant For Innovation
The Federal Government has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a national initiative offering equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to student-led innovations. The announcement was made on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. At the launch, Minister […]
Sunshine Stars Focus On Next NNL Match Against Gateway United
Sunshine Stars head coach Bobby Akinfolarin has turned his attention to the team’s upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture against Gateway United. The Owena Waves opened their 2025–26 NNL campaign with a 1–0 loss to Edel FC. Their next match is scheduled to take place in Akure next weekend, where they will face Gateway United. […]
Bandits Kill Kebbi School Vice Principal, Abduct Students
Panic has spread across the Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State after armed bandits attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, killing the vice principal and abducting several students. The attack, carried out late Sunday night, claimed the life of Vice Principal Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who was reportedly […]
Parents Protest In Abuja Over Unpaid Student Scholarships
Parents of Nigerian students studying abroad under government scholarship programs blocked the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Monday. The protesters demanded the payment of outstanding allowances owed to their children, citing delays that have persisted for more than a year. According to the parents, their children, enrolled in various bilateral […]
