Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the race for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.
A total of 147 structures in Lagos will be affected by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway service lane.
Appoints retired Gen Shodunke to lead team By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Federal Government has inaugurated a dedicated security team, Coastal Highway Guards, to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway against vandalism and other unauthorised activities. The initiative was launched on Sunday by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, with an initial deployment of […]
According to her, 15 people were burnt to death when the buses were engulfed in flames after the head-on collision on the evening of Saturday.
During the operation, the Police said an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered from the hideout of the suspected gang leader.
Martins and Mercedes have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have lost their automatic route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon after Nyadjou’s 19th-minute goal proved decisive in their WAFCON 2026 encounter.
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 […]
At JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Oloyede described the occasion as both a moment of gratitude and reflection
The solution to my mind is to continue to represent the acronym promoted by Gowon’s surname. “GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA’’ as the cliché for Nigerians
By Prisca Sam-Duru “A man of impeccable integrity, humanitarian, renowned scholar of religious studies, a great writer, a true African man, spiritually endowed, institutional builder, and a man of grace.” These glowing tributes echoed in abundance as dignitaries, scholars, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most revered intellectuals, Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, on […]
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]
By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative
By Elizabeth Osayande THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]
WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
