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Nigeria condemns fresh killing of its citizens in South Africa

The Nigerian government has condemned the killing of three of its citizens in South Africa in separate incidents between September 18 and 21

Oct 1, 2026

Super Eagles: It’s foolishness – Odemwingie slams Ighalo over Osimhen transfer advice

Former Super Eagles forward, Peter Osaze Odemwingie has hit out at Odion Ighalo for advising Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen to leave European

Oct 1, 2026

2026 Ballon d’Or: Top 4 ranking for October [Full List]

The buzz ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or is set to increase as we come into the month when the awards will be held. Organizers of the award ha

Oct 1, 2026

Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA playoffs semifinals for first time since 2018 with Game 2 win

Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray powered the Atlanta Dream past Washington as a key third-quarter run decided the WNBA playoffs ma

Oct 1, 2026

White Sox, Yankees advance to next round with sweeps as Munetaka Murakami provides quote of the year

The New York Yankees swept Boston in the Major League Baseball playoffs as Cody Bellinger's three-run blast blew the game open in the sixth

Oct 1, 2026

Arizona sheriff's helicopter crew rescues man stranded atop overturned truck in rapidly rising floodwaters

Video captures a Maricopa County sheriff's helicopter crew hoisting a man from his overturned truck as flash flooding surged in Tonopah, Ari

Oct 1, 2026

1 missing, 4 rushed to hospital after helicopter crashes off Southern California island

A medevac helicopter crashed off Catalina Island in California with five aboard, leaving one person missing as search and rescue operations

Oct 1, 2026

Ringo, at 86, rocks DC, but why are we still fixated on the Beatles, six decades after their breakup?

The Beatles continue to captivate generations decades after their breakup.

Oct 1, 2026

Afrilition: Unveiling a distinct operating system and bridge into the African world, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

Afrilition is a defining and distinct operating system and transformative process of the African world’s contribution towards its own evolut

Sep 30, 2026

PIND inaugurates conflict prevention council in Akwa Ibom oil community

PIND has inaugurated an eight-member Conflict Prevention Council in Akwa Ibom’s Onna LGA, strengthening community-led mechanisms for early w

Sep 30, 2026

Abia begins construction of Umuahia 15MVA injection substation

The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing reporters at the Government House on the outcome of Mon

Sep 30, 2026

OPay names Top 10 teams in N18m National Innovation Challenge

At the Boot Camp, the teams will work with experienced mentors and industry professionals to further develop, test and refine their solution

Sep 30, 2026

Vacation: Tinubu Has Shown Nigerians That He Prefers Leaving Nigeria On ‘Auto Pilot’ — ADC Chieftain

Tinubu’s prolonged stay abroad generated criticism from opposition figures and others, particularly over his absence from the 81st United Na

Sep 30, 2026

The Big Reset: Will Nigerians Feel It?

The Monetary Policy Committee reset Nigeria's benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent; a dramatic 350-basis-point adjustme

Sep 30, 2026

Germany warns Nigerians against visa agents

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The German Mission in Nigeria has cautioned Nigerians seeking visas to Germany against sending visa documents to the

Sep 30, 2026

29 Nigerian universities make THE 2027 rankings

…Covenant, UI, UNILAG lead at 801–1000 By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Twenty-nine Nigerian universities have been ranked in the 2027 Times Higher E

Sep 30, 2026

Former Man City player Richards ‘devastated’ by guilty verdict

An independent commission found that Manchester City arranged “sham” contracts with commercial partners as part of a scheme involving more t

Sep 30, 2026

Kogi students declare support for Tinubu

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State chapter of the Jagaba/Ododo Students’ Mandate 2027 has declared support for President Bola Ahmed

Sep 30, 2026

2027: No pact with Aiyedatiwa — Akinyelure

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial District, Senator Patrick Akinyelure, has

Sep 30, 2026

Military court postpones ruling in alleged coup plot trial involving military officers

The General Court Martial hearing the alleged coup plot case involving some military officers accused of attempting to overthrow President B

Sep 30, 2026

Nations League: Ronaldo blows hot over ‘failed promises’ by Portugal manager Jesus

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is upset with national team manager Jorge Jesus, following their 2-1 win over Norway in the UEFA Nation

Sep 30, 2026

ASUU suspends strike threat as Taraba govt seeks two-week extension

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University, Jalingo branch, has accepted the Taraba State Government’s request

Sep 30, 2026

Two years after Taraba bridge collapse, Namnai river crossing claims another victim

The prolonged neglect of the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Taraba State has reportedly resulted in another tragedy after a vehicle carrying two

Sep 30, 2026

Court dismisses suit challenging PRP, Donald Duke, INEC

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Engr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsley (YMK) against the Peoples Redemption Pa

Sep 30, 2026