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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Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire 45 Days Amid New Strikes

BEIRUT / JERUSALEM — Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire agreement by 45 days. The US State Department announced the extension on Friday after mediating talks between the two…

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Trump and Tinubu Hail Joint ISIS Kill as Global Warning

WASHINGTON / ABUJA — US President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have jointly hailed the killing of ISIS global number two Abu-Bilal al-Minuki as a powerful signal to…

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Gen Z Nigerians Choose Stability Over Rush to the Altar

LAGOS — A growing number of young Nigerians in the Gen Z generation are choosing to delay marriage. They say they want financial stability and emotional maturity before making a…

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Lagos to Host First LEAGA Entertainment and Sports Games

LAGOS — Lagos State is set to host the first Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards, known as LEAGA. Organisers say the event will combine competitive sports, cultural performances, and…

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Nollywood Mourns Alexx Ekubo, Dead at 40 After Cancer Battle

LAGOS — Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after a private battle with kidney cancer. He passed away on May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital…

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Nigerian Wrestler Odugbesan Stuns Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania

NEW YORK — Nigerian-born wrestler Isaac Odugbesan has taken the wrestling world by storm. Last month, the powerhouse defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, cementing his place as one of…

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Iheanacho Goal Sends Scottish Title Race to the Wire

GLASGOW — Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score a crucial goal for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. His strike kept the title race alive heading into…

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Vitel Wireless, Fintechs Unite to Fix Nigeria Digital Gap

LAGOS — Vitel Wireless has partnered with several leading Nigerian fintech platforms to expand mobile connectivity and digital services across the country. The collaboration aims to close the digital gap…

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Chief Justice: Nigerian Courts Must Now Embrace Technology

ABUJA — Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has declared that Nigerian courts can no longer remain separate from the advances happening in technology. She made the call on Saturday…

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NMA Demands Full Inquiry Into EFCC Uyo Hospital Raid

ABUJA — The Nigerian Medical Association has formally called on President Bola Tinubu to order a full public inquiry into the EFCC's raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital.…

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Medical Body Renames PCOS to PMOS in Global Health Shift

LAGOS — The global medical community has officially renamed polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, to polycystic metabolic and ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. The change marks a major shift in…

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NGX Stocks Lose N170bn as Mid-Cap Selloff Hits Market

LAGOS — Nigeria's stock market shed N170 billion in value on Saturday as a mid-cap selloff swept through the Nigerian Exchange Group. The decline reversed some of the recent gains…

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Dangote Shuts Two Companies, Blames Fuel Subsidy Mafia

LAGOS — Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has shut down two of his companies and pointed to what he calls a powerful fuel subsidy mafia working to undermine his refinery…

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S&P Upgrades Nigeria Credit Rating First Time in 14 Years

LAGOS — S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Nigeria's long-term sovereign credit rating from B-minus to B. The rating agency announced the move on Friday, citing three years of economic reforms,…

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INEC: All 22 Parties Submit 2027 Membership Registers

ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers. INEC announced the development on Saturday as part…

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