WAEC confirms new Nigeria head
The West African Examinations Council has officially announced the appointment of 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as the Head of the Nigeria National Office. Before his appointment, Kum was Deputy Registrar in the HNO’s office and served as Senior Deputy Registrar, Test…
Manchester United Legend Dwight Yorke Confirms Interest in Vacant Black Stars Coaching Jobs
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. Yorke’s interest comes as Ghana begins the search for a replacement for Portuguese…
CAF confirms December 7 date for 2026 Awards in Lagos
The 2026 CAF Awards will take in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday, December 7, according to the Confederation of African Football, CAF.Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Iganmu, Lagos will host the…
Abia students emerge best in Qatar debate competition
Students from public schools in Abia State, representing Nigeria, have emerged as overall champions at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar. The team won four major trophies and 12 laurels after competing against students from six countries…
INEC to brief Nigerians as 2027 polls enter 100-day countdown
The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday hold a national stakeholders’ meeting and World Press Conference to mark 100 days to the 2027 general elections, with the commission expected to provide updates on its preparations for the polls. The…
Kidnappers give Oyo corps members’ parents 24 hours to pay ransom
The parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camps have said their abductors gave them 24 hours to pay N1bn ransom for their release. The parents disclosed this on…
Benue: Many missing as boat carrying over 70 mourners capsizes
Several people are feared missing after a wooden boat carrying more than 70 mourners and over 30 motorcycles overturned while crossing the River Katsina-Ala in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State.The incident reportedly occurred around 11am on Saturday, October…
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour mislabels Uganda as Nigeria and fails to correct it
Several followers, including Nigerians and Ugandans, have since pointed out this error in the comments.CNN’s Christiane Amanpour wrongfully identified Nigeria as the country where Edward Kijanangoma was crowned King of the Tooro Kingdom. The coronation took place in Uganda,…
UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES TO AWARD LIONEL MESSI HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR CAREER AND IMPACT ON ARGENTINA
Lionel Messi is set to receive one of the highest honours in Argentina outside the world of football, with the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) naming him a Doctor Honoris Causa, its highest honorary distinction. The university’s Superior Council unanimously…