Temidayo Balogun unveils YWFA to equip African youths with skills, opportunities
The Convener of the Youth, Wealth & Future Africa Summit (YWFA), Temidayo Balogun, has unveiled a new platform aimed at equipping young Africans with practical skills, networks and opportunities to navigate an evolving economic landscape.
Full list of countries qualified for 2027 Women’s World Cup
Cameroon have become the latest country to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 in their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash on Sunday.
NAF air strikes kill nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has reported the killing of nine Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters, including a senior commander, in an air strike in Borno State. The operation was conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following intelligence on the activities and movement of suspected terrorists within the […]
INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations for state elections to August 11
Mr Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information Voter Education Committee, announced the extension in a statement in Abuja.
Gumi urges Islamic scholars to join politics, seek elective offices
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Islamic scholars across the country to participate actively in politics and seek elective and appointive positions. Gumi made the call in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent, arguing that Islam does not prohibit Islamic scholars, or Ulama, […]
Martins becomes first housemate evicted from BBNaija 11
Martins has become the first housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show.
