Fresh attacks in Plateau State have killed at least nine people, including a pastor, across Barkin Ladi, Riyom and neighbouring communities, with residents seeking greater security protection.
Month: September 2026
Why Nigerian Farmers Still Struggle to Access Agricultural Finance Despite Lending Programmes!
Nigeria’s agricultural finance gap goes beyond a shortage of loans. Weng Global Explain examines how infrastructure, research, financial products and farming realities affect access to agricultural finance.
US, Chinese Officials Hold New York Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit!
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng hold New York talks on trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
Awoniyi Replaces Injured Osimhen in Nigeria’s Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers!
Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Yobe Teaching Hospital Performs First Total Hip Replacement Surgery on Sickle Cell Patient!
Yobe State University Teaching Hospital has performed its first total hip replacement surgery on a young man with sickle cell disease, expanding specialised healthcare services in the state.
Burna Boy Takes Delivery of Custom Bugatti Chiron VXX Reportedly Worth ₦9 Billion!
Burna Boy has taken delivery of his customised one-of-one Bugatti Chiron VXX, a bespoke hypercar reportedly valued at about ₦9 billion.
Ed Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ Amid Macklemore Tour Controversy!
Ed Sheeran has described the situation in Gaza as catastrophic and unjustifiable while addressing the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour.
NDLEA Seizes N3.4bn Worth of Opioids and Codeine in Lagos, Port Harcourt!
NDLEA intercepts more than 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup worth N3.428 billion in Lagos and Rivers State during coordinated anti-drug operations.
Niger Miners’ Deaths: Shehu Sani Warns Overcrowded Cells Can Turn Detention Into Death Traps!
Shehu Sani has raised concerns over detention conditions following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State as investigations continue.
Tinubu’s UNGA Address in Doubt as Shettima Set to Represent Nigeria at UN General Assembly!
President Bola Tinubu’s planned UN General Assembly appearance is now uncertain, with reports indicating Vice President Kashim Shettima may represent Nigeria at UNGA 81.
Manchester United Muslim Supporters Demand Ownership Change After Fresh Ratcliffe Comments!
Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club has called for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to leave the club following renewed criticism over Ratcliffe’s immigration comments and wider concerns about Manchester United’s leadership.
Nigeria Urges Vietnam to Raise Bilateral Trade to $2 Billion as Economic Ties Deepen!
Nigeria urges Vietnam to increase bilateral trade to $2 billion as both countries strengthen economic cooperation, investment and business ties after 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Experts Urge Responsible AI Adoption in Nursing to Strengthen Patient Safety!
A healthcare professional reviews patient information using digital technology, representing the growing role of artificial intelligence in nursing practice and clinical decision support.
Arteta Calls Brighton Defeat a ‘Big Lesson’ as Arsenal’s Perfect Premier League Start Ends!
Mikel Arteta calls Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton a big lesson as the Premier League champions suffer their first loss of the 2026/27 season.
Florence Ajimobi Appointed Nigeria’s Governor on IAEA Board for 2026–2028 Term!
Florence Ajimobi has been appointed Nigeria’s Governor on the IAEA Board for 2026–2028 after Nigeria was elected to the agency’s 35-member governing body.