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FG tasks teachers on improved basic education
The Federal Government has charged teachers in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones to be deliberate about improving the quality of basic education. Dr Aisha Garba, UBEC Executive Secretary, gave
Super Eagles’ Benjamin Fredrick returns after nine‑month injury layoff
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria international defender Benjamin Fredrick has returned to competitive action after a nine-month injury absence, featuring for Brentford Under-21 in their 5-1 victory over Sunderland Under-21 in
NAPTIP Rescues 180 Trafficked Children, Arrests FMC Onitsha Nurse
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children allegedly trafficked from five states, uncovering a network of
FG Unveils Major Rail, Data, Terminal Projects to Reshape Nigeria’s Transport Sector
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Federal Government has announced a series of landmark projects aimed at reducing Nigeria’s over-reliance on roads and building a more integrated transport system. The updates
10 NYSC members rescued from Kogi forest — DHQ
By Kingsley Omonobi Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Sowore rejects DSS plan to suspend trial, demands apology
By Cynthia AloThe presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has rejected the move by the Department of State Services, DSS, to suspend his cyberbullying trial until
Lawyer condemns medical practitioners’ alleged involvement in organ harvesting
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Social critic, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has condemned the alleged involvement of medical practitioners in the illegal harvesting of human organs, describing it as a serious
FG prosecutes Ogoni leader over alleged seizure of oil wells
court to hear bail application Sept. 3 By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Federal Government of Nigeria, has commenced the prosecution of the Leader and Spokesman of the Conscience of
“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdale hails D’Tigers’ Cape Verde masterclass
With the qualification campaign entering a decisive phase, Fizdale’s message to his players was straightforward: get the fifth victory and remain in contention The post “We needed that win to
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Number of nominees, categories revealed ahead ceremony [Full list]
The countdown to the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee announcement is almost over, with the shortlists for all 12 award categories set to be unveiled on September 8. The announcement will
