Education Minister Identifies Limited Access as Nigeria’s Biggest Challenge

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has identified limited access to education as Nigeria's biggest challenge, saying the country's education crisis is not about enrolment numbers but the inability…

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Ned Nwoko Loses APC Senate Primary With Just 3 Votes

ASABA — Serving Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has suffered a crushing defeat in the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary. Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa trounced him in one…

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Lagos Bans Heavy Luggage On All Regulated Public Buses

LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the movement of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses across the state. The policy takes…

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Coup Plot Trial: 36 Officers Face Court Martial In Abuja

ABUJA — The court martial of 36 Nigerian military officers charged with plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu has resumed in Abuja. The proceedings are being held at a military…

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FG Signs N690bn Road Contracts For South-West, North-West

ABUJA — The Federal Government has signed contracts worth over N690 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of major roads across four states. The signing took place at the Federal…

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Bangkok Train Crash Driver Charged After 8 Die, Tests Positive

BANGKOK — Thai authorities have charged the driver of a train involved in a deadly collision in Bangkok with reckless driving. Eight people died in the crash. The driver also…

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US Issues Safety Alert to Americans in Nigeria After ISIS Strike

ABUJA — The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a safety advisory to American citizens following the joint US-Nigeria military operation that killed ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki on Friday.…

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Frank Edoho Breaks Silence, Reveals His Deepest Personal Fear

LAGOS — Popular television host Frank Edoho has spoken publicly for the first time since his estranged wife Sandra Onyenucheya made explosive abuse allegations against him online. In an interview…

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Lagos LEAGA to Fuse Sports, Culture, and Entertainment Awards

LAGOS, May 18, 2026 — Lagos State has released more details on the inaugural Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards, known as LEAGA. The event will bring together Nigerian entertainment…

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Kannywood Suspends Two Actors Over Indecent Video

KANO — The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors for one year. Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba were suspended over an alleged indecent video that circulated…

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Ogazi Smashes Nigerian 400m Record With World-Leading 44.02

ATHENS, GEORGIA — Nigeria's rising sprint star Samuel Ogazi has shattered the country's 400-metre national record. The 19-year-old clocked a world-leading 44.02 seconds at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial meet in…

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Iheanacho Wins Scottish Premiership Title With Celtic

GLASGOW — Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has won the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership title with Celtic. The Glasgow club beat Heart of Midlothian 3-1 in a dramatic final-day showdown at…

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Nigerian Universities Urged to Adopt AI for Digital Governance

ABUJA — Nigerian university Pro-Chancellors have called on institutions of higher learning to adopt artificial intelligence and digital governance tools. The call came at a conference on university management held…

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FG Launches Smart National Transport Databank for Real-Time Data

ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council has approved the Smart National Transport Databank project. The project will collect real-time transport and mobility data across Nigeria. The Nigerian Institute of Transport…

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NCDC Raises Ebola Alert as Congo Outbreak Claims 80 Lives

LAGOS — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has intensified nationwide surveillance following a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The DRC outbreak…

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EFCC, Uyo Hospital Strike Ends After Akwa Ibom Intervenes

UYO — Health unions in Akwa Ibom State have suspended their indefinite strike following a government-brokered resolution. Governor Umo Eno convened a stakeholders meeting on May 15, 2026, that brought…

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