UN, India, Nigeria move to tackle food insecurity
IBADAN— THE Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO, Indians and Nigerians have converged on the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, IITA, to fashion out ways to check food insecurity in the country. The workshop, held at IITA,…
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Beat Benin 4–0, Hope For Best Runner-Up Place
The Super Eagles concluded their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday evening. Nigeria who entered their final fixture needing a convincing win, began brightly against former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr’s…
Former foreign minister, Prof Joy Ogwu, passes on at 79
Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and one of Africa’s most respected diplomats, Professor Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, has died at the age of 79. Family sources confirmed that the distinguished scholar and international stateswoman died in the early hours…
Cape Verde make history as second smallest country to qualify for World Cup
Cape Verde have written their name into football history by becoming the second smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just over 500,000, the island nation secured their historic spot after a commanding…
BREAKING: FG enforces no-work-no-pay on striking ASUU members
The Federal Government has instructed vice-chancellors of all federal universities nationwide to strictly implement the “no work, no pay” rule against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently engaged in the ongoing nationwide strike. The circular, which…
BREAKING : Rev Uma Ukpai is dead
The family of renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has officially announced his passing. According to a statement signed by the family and titled “Glorious Transition,” Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed…
BREAKING: ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike As Tinubu Jets Out Of Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week nationwide warning strike, set to commence on Monday, across all university campuses in Nigeria. The announcement was made by ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing at…
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria, Benin to play without three key players
Tuesday’s decisive Group C qualifier between Nigeria and the Benin Republic will be played without key performers after bookings in last week’s fixtures left both sides shorthanded. Benin coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche…
Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll
Seychelles’ main opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won presidential elections, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released by the electoral commission. Herminie gained 52.7% of the vote, compared with Ramkalawan’s 47.3%. In his…
Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers
Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on United States citizens identical to those Washington placed on Malian travellers, in a tit-for-tat response to moves that its government has condemned as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign Ministry in Bamako…