Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face South Africa in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. South Africa booked a place in the last four after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in the quarter-final. The Amajita also earned a berth at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup following […] 2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to face South Africa in semi-final

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, warning that failure to do so could lead to another electoral disaster. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers State governor said the party’s refusal to […] The post Wike Warns PDP Against Repeating 2023 Mistake, Demands Southern Presidential Ticket in 2027 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Investors in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have urged state governments to replicate the Katsina State model of mechanised farming to address food insecurity in the country. The stakeholders also praised Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda, for pioneering large-scale agricultural interventions, including the The post Replicate Katsina’s agric model to tackle food insecurity, investors tell states appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has recounted how he narrowly escaped an attempted robbery in Lagos shortly after arriving in Nigeria. The actor took to Instagram on Sunday to share his ordeal, posting a video and photo showing damage to his car during the attack. “Story time again. Lagos needs better security than those stop and […] The post Adeniyi Johnson Recounts Narrow Escape From Robbery Attack In Lagos appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The FATE Scholar Program (FSP), an initiative by FATE Giving, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. This program supports enterprising and innovative Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate STEAM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at accredited public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Who Can Apply? Candidates must: Be Nigerian citizens. Demonstrate academic … Continue reading FATE Scholar Program 2025/2026 This article FATE Scholar Program 2025/2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Atalanta qualified for the Champions League on Monday by beating Roma 2-1 and mathematically securing a place in Serie A's top four. The post Atalanta beat Roma to secure Champions League spot appeared first on Vanguard News.

Prof Chris Piwuna has been elected ASUU president at the union’s 23rd congress in Benin, replacing Prof Osodeke amid looming strike concerns in Nigeria.

The Kwara State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ibrahim Sulyman, has urged the state High Court hearing the case of the murdered final-year student of the State College of Education, Hafsoh Lawal, to release the dismembered body of the The post Kwara AG urges court to release dismembered student’s body for burial appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has opened submissions for the 2025 SROL University Competition, calling on students from higher institutions across Osun State to submit bold, innovative, and sustainable ideas to help tackle illegal mining in Osun State and across Nigeria. Themed “Innovative and Sustainable Solutions to Curtail Illegal Mining in Osun State and Nigeria […] The post Srol Announces 2025 University Competition, Calls On Osun Students To Champion The Fight Against Illegal Mining appeared first on OsunDefender.

Flying Eagles midfielder Divine Oliseh is doubtful for the team’s semi-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to concussion protocol. Oliseh was forced off during Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Senegal in the 87th minute after suffering a head collision. The Foster Academy player was replaced by Precious Benjamin. A CAF medical doctor […] 2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles star Oliseh doubtful for semis

Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), is dead. He celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024. Olubolade, the Ipoti-Ekiti-born retired officer, died on Sunday, May 11, in Apapa, Lagos.According to a statement by his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Akinadewo and first son, Mr. Dayo Olubolade, he left the […]

Members of some civil society organisations under the banner of Justice and the Rule of Law have condemned the unlawful arrest, harassment, and continued detention of two bricklayers. They are Henry Umukoro and Godfrey Jonah, after police allegedly collected ₦500,000 for their bail. The protesters used the opportunity to take the Bail Is Free campaign […] Outrage in Delta as police detain two bricklayers after alleged N500,000 bail payment

Governor Uba Sani announced the death of Alhaji Ramalan Yero, father of former Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero Governor Uba Sani wrote on his verified Facebook page: “It is with a heavy heart, yet deep gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), that I received the sad news of the passing of Alhaji […] Governor Uba Sani announces death of Alhaji Ramalan Yero

An Ikeja High Court has restrained the management of Lagos Trade Fair Management Board from trespassing into a portion of the complex leased to Portman Limited, a freight services company. Justice A. M. Lawal made the restraining order following an The post Court restrains Lagos Trade Fair Management from trespassing on firm’s property appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Ologbondiyan stated that the governors and other opposition leaders defecting to the APC are merely seeking refuge to avoid being hounded by the ruling party. The post Defections: Politicians Looking For Where ‘Sins’ Are Forgiven – Ologbondiyan appeared first on Channels Television.

The Concerned Citizens Network for Democracy (CCND) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the governments of Benue and Zamfara States The post Group urges FG to suspend monthly allocations to Benue, Zamfara appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several critical policy decisions aimed at strengthening the welfare of public servants, diversifying the economy, and addressing unemployment.  Chief among these was the The post FEC approves Group Life Assurance for federal workers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved six months maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil service. The governor gave this approval during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. According to him, the decision was taken to give nursing mothers enough time to adequately care […] Niger: Gov Bago approves six months maternity leave for nursing mothers

MSport’s newest TVC captures the universal journey of hope and tenacity that defines every fan’s love for football. It traces the “WhoIsMShola” story arc—where an ordinary supporter blossoms into a symbol of resilience—and scales up to a blockbuster partnership with Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC. With high-impact visuals and emotionally driven narration, the advert doesn’t […]

Amid concerns of an increasing debt profile, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has launched a new N300 billion Sovereign Sukuk bond. This is even as the government has so far borrowed N10.85 trillion from the domestic market in the first The post DMO launches N300b Sukuk bond appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A Nigerian man has been apprehended while waiting for a minor he had allegedly solicited sex from online. The video making rounds on social media shows the moment security agents accosted him while waiting for the minor. He allegedly met the minor online and in their course of discussion, solicited sex from her. According to […]

The University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Roseline Adakayi as acting registrar of the institution, pending The post UniAbuja appoints new acting registrar appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

He also said that the title document of the land on which the group built its secretariat, which was recently demolished, has been revoked by the government because the palace was allegedly being used for violent crimes. The post Edo: Okpebholo calls for arrest of NBM president for alleged forgery appeared first on Vanguard News.

However, she said the insurance scheme would expire at the end of 2026. The post FEC Approves Group Life Insurance For Govt Officials, Civil Servants appeared first on Channels Television.

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of over 200 criminal suspects and rescue of more than 130 kidnap victims in April 2025. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Command, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu disclosed this through a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu. According to Aliyu, the […]

The federal government has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to State House correspondents after Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the repayment, ordered by President Bola Tinubu, reflects […]

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a 39-year-old man identified as Best Orji for allegedly defiling his two daughters in the the Surulere area of Lagos. Speaking with journalists, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Moshood who was represented by the Command Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspect was arrested […]

In the early hours of Monday, vandals vandalised the railway track passing through Agbarho in Delta State disrupting the Warri-Itakpe The post Vandals steal railway clips, disrupt Warri-Itakpe train services appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), is dead. He celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024. Olubolade, the Ipoti-Ekiti-born retired officer, died on Sunday May 11 in Apapa, Lagos. According to a statement The post Ex-Bayelsa military administrator, Olubolade, dies at 70 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Governor Charles Soludo-led Anambra state government has sanctioned Blossom Fount School, for one months for charging pupils N5,000 to contest for head prefect.

The actress who says she regrets campaigning for the APC shared her recipe for budding actors in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES. The post Why rising Yoruba actors need to be prayerful- Ronke Oshodi-Oke appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Forward Operating Base, FOB, Escravos of the Nigerian Navy says it has deactivated six illegal refining sites at Obodo Omadina Community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta. The Commanding Officer, FOB Escravos, Navy Capt Ikenna Okoloagu, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri, Delta State. Okoloagu said that the illegal refining sites […] Nigerian Navy deactivates 6 illegal refining sites in Delta

According to police, the majestic killer devoured large parts of Aqil’s body in a shocking attack that has left the local community reeling.

The Federal Government has invited global investors to explore Nigeria’s expanding economic opportunities, positioning the country as a key gateway to Africa’s next phase of growth and innovation. Delivering an The post FG woos global investors, showcases Nigeria as Africa’s investment frontier appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Some Nigerians in the United Kingdom on Monday, May 12, 2025, staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission and the UK Home Office, demanding the deportation of former NNPCL The post Nigerians in UK protest, petition UK Home Office, High Commission to deport Kyari appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

On Saturday, May 10th, the prestigious Muson Center in Onikan was the scene of glitz, grit, and high fashion, as 21 contestants from across Nigeria vied for the coveted title of Mister Nigeria 2025.