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COPSUN rejects two-year extension of UNIOSUN VC’s tenure
By Adeola Badru The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities, COPSUN, has urged Osun State Governor and Visitor to Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Ademola Adeleke, to halt what it described
Flamingos thrash Togo 4-0 to lift WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Flamingos finished the
Nigeria targets 10m globally certified workers by 2030 — Alausa
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform Nigeria’s youthful population into a globally competitive workforce, targeting 10 million globally certified Nigerians and one million export-linked
Liverpool star Alexander Isak suffers fresh injury, withdraws from Sweden duty
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has suffered another injury setback after withdrawing from Sweden’s squad due to a minor thigh problem. Isak scored in Sweden’s 2-1 victory over Romania on Friday
Plateau, Zamfara, Niger attacks worry HURIWA
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over reported killings, attacks and mass abductions in Plateau, Zamfara and Niger states, describing the incidents
FG approves upgrade of four ports
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme for the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to reposition
Passenger dies in Lagos lone crash
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — A passenger has died in a lone accident involving a commercial Volkswagen bus at Ogunlana Junction, inward Ojuelegba, in the Surulere area of Lagos. The
Woman arrested over alleged alcohol smuggling
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a woman identified as Shobowale Balikis for allegedly attempting to smuggle alcohol concealed in
UNGA81: Youth Boom is Not Automatic Growth, Experts Say At Africa Breakfast Convos
A clear message emerged from the World Trade Center in New York City on Friday, September 25, 2026, where global business figures gathered for the fourth edition of the Africa
Yuguda dismisses death rumour, says he’s recovering
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Former Bauchi State Governor, Dr Isa Yuguda, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he had died, assuring Nigerians that he is alive
