Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has joined UN-linked and regional partners to strengthen climate financing and resilience against flooding, coastal erosion and rising sea levels.
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Kasimu Abdulsalam Makes History as Nigeria’s Lone Centre Referee at U-17 World Cup!
Nigerian referee Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected as the country’s lone centre referee for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, marking a major milestone in his international career.
Bauchi Announces ₦10bn Plan to Clear Retirees’ Gratuity Backlog!
Bauchi State has announced a ₦10 billion allocation to help clear outstanding gratuity arrears owed to retired civil servants as phased payments continue.
Mbappé Says He Hopes to Dedicate 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if He Wins!
Kylian Mbappé says he hopes to dedicate the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the award, highlighting his Cameroonian and Algerian roots and support from African fans.
Bayelsa Pledges Counterpart Funding for Rural Road Projects, Infrastructure!
Bayelsa State has reaffirmed its commitment to counterpart funding for rural road and agricultural infrastructure projects under RAAMP.
ICC Convicts Former Central African Republic Rebel Commander of Crimes Against Humanity!
The ICC has convicted former Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of four crimes against humanity counts linked to torture and unlawful imprisonment during the 2013 conflict.
Aiyedatiwa Approves N400m Education Support for 13,360 Ondo Students!
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N400 million for bursaries, scholarships and financial assistance benefiting 13,360 Ondo students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Elumelu Calls for Africa to Move From Aid to Trade at UN General Assembly!
Tony Elumelu has called for Africa to shift from aid towards trade, private investment and entrepreneurship during a UN General Assembly event in New York.
Ekiti SUBEB Distributes 20 Vehicles to Strengthen Primary School Supervision!
Ekiti SUBEB has distributed 20 vehicles to monitoring officers to strengthen primary school supervision, quality assurance and education oversight across the state.
Akwa Ibom at 39: Eno Highlights Development Gains, Calls for Unity as State Enters Next Phase!
Akwa Ibom marks 39 years as Governor Umo Eno highlights infrastructure, education and healthcare investments and calls for unity and job creation.
Ebola: Nigeria Tightens Traveller Screening as NCDC Targets Arrivals from Affected Countries!
Nigeria strengthens Ebola surveillance as NCDC targets travellers from affected countries for health declarations amid the ongoing outbreak in the DRC.
Nigerian Army College Warns Public Over Fake International Conference Advertisement!
The Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management has warned Nigerians to disregard a fraudulent online advertisement promoting a fake international conference.
Nigerian Cleric Wanted in Cameroon After Mummified Body Found Buried at Church-Linked Property!
A mummified body has been discovered beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to Nigerian cleric Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as investigations continue.
Burnham Tells Trump Iran Must Never Have Nuclear Weapon as UK Raises Jimmy Lai Case!
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham tells Donald Trump that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon while raising Jimmy Lai’s detention during talks at the UN General Assembly.
High Court Upholds IEBC National Tallying of Presidential Results Ahead of 2027 Election!
Kenya’s High Court has upheld IEBC national tallying and verification of presidential results while barring changes to certified constituency results ahead of the 2027 election.