Mixed reactions still trailing NYSC reforms
The reforms were aimed at strengthening skills acquisition, improving career development and repositioning the scheme to better meet national development needs.
SECURITY SUMMIT: Ododo reaffirms commitment to youth inclusion, empowerment
By Elizabeth Williams Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion and empowerment by endorsing the proposed Kogi Youth Security Summit. He described young people as critical partners in strengthening security and driving sustainable development across the state.The governor made the commitment on Sunday at the Government House, Lokoja, […]
How Burna Boy reclaimed Spotify’s African crown from Tems
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again etched his name into African music history after overtaking fellow Grammy-winning singer Tems to become the African artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify. The achievement marks another significant milestone in Burna Boy’s remarkable global rise, highlighting the strength of his ever-expanding international […]
England, Mexico face off in Round of 16 blockbuster
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up. A day after France and Morocco sealed their places in the last eight of the tournament, two more spots are up for grabs in […]
From Individual Prodigies to an Ecosystem: Can Africa Build a New Path in World Chess?
The World Schools Team Chess Championship will be held near Cape Town from July 6 to 11, 2026. African chess has no shortage of powerful individual stories. Egypt’s Bassem Amin became the first African super-grandmaster to cross the 2700 mark on the FIDE rating list. Zambia’s Amon Simutowe became the first grandmaster from sub-Saharan Africa. […]
Osun Poll: Adeleke reconstitutes campaign council, includes ex-APC leaders
By Demola Akinyemi OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the reconstitution of the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) to accommodate prominent former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who recently defected to the Accord in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The development was announced in a statement […]
World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in first quarter final fixture
The victory sets up the tournament’s first confirmed quarter-final fixture, with France set to face Morocco.
Alleged N8.83trn: ‘Tinubu government is grossly corrupt’ — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what […]
Golden Stars Award set to honour Esther Onwuemene
Her story reflects discipline, resilience, and the courage to redefine what is possible for young professionals.
AYCF disowns unauthorised statement, launches internal probe
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has distanced itself from a statement circulating in sections of the media, saying it did not authorise or issue the publication. In a statement issued on Sunday, AYCF President-General, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, described the publication as unauthorised and said it does not represent the position of […]
Sam Larry hospitalised, bouncer dies in Lagos road crash
Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised following a road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State. The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and a trailer. Reports indicate that the vehicle collided with the trailer, leaving it extensively […]
