₦365m up for grabs as FG rolls out biggest student research prize
…Directs universities, polytechnics to set up selection panels By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has launched the 2026 edition of the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Programme, with a total prize pool of ₦365 million to reward outstanding student research across tertiary institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, is backing the initiative, […]
Osun election: Adeleke campaign council tasks IG on security, neutrality
Alimi said upholding the rule of law, maintaining professional neutrality, and protecting the rights of all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, were essential to preserving public confidence in the police and safeguarding democracy.
WAFCON 2026: 2 Super Falcons players ruled out of Egypt clash
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
‘My mother sold akamu, akara to support our family’ — Defence Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa has revealed that his mother sold akamu and akara to support the family, saying he is proud of her hard work and urging Nigerians not to look down on petty traders.
Action Alliance asks INEC to review 2027 candidates’ list
The party said it believed the omission was inconsistent with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 governing the publication of candidates nominated by political parties.
‘Good news’, Real Madrid hails FIFA’s reversal on World Cup investment plan
Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA’s decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
