56 m. ago Benue Not Among Worst Governed States In Nigeria: A Rebuttal To GGRI’s Misleading Report

The Benue State Government is compelled to respond to the recent Good Governance Rating Index (GGRI) report that ranked the State among Nigeria’s worst-governed  states.  We take an exception to this caliber of report and strongly disagree with these findings, which we believe are not only fundamentally flawed but misleading. The report also fails to […]

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1 hour ago Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report

Tribune Online Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Despite record-breaking global cocoa prices, millions of smallholder farmers in West Africa, including Nigeria, remain locked in poverty, Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Tribune Online

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3 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Eagles Camp Thrives As Osimhen, Lookman, 15 Others Train In Polokwane

The Super Eagles’ training camp in Polokwane, South Africa, has come to life with the arrival of key players, including star striker Victor Osimhen and the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho this Friday. Head coach Eric Chelle’s side opened their […]

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6 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Lesotho begin tickets sale ahead of Super Eagles clash

The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) has announced the sale of match tickets for the Crocodiles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matchday nine versus Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Tickets may be purchased at Computicket locations in Lesotho and South Africa, according to the LFA’s official website. Lesotho will playing its 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in South […] The post 2026 WCQ: Lesotho begin tickets sale ahead of Super Eagles clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Gala to sue Turkish football pundit over false chronic disease report on Osimhen

By Rasaq Oboirien Turkish football pundit, Ahmet Çakar has claimed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been diagnosed with a chronic disease. Çakar made this assertion during a sports programme on television, suggesting that Osimhen’s recent aggressive behaviour on the pitch indicates underlying health issues. He claimed that Osimhen’s medical reports should be disclosed […] The post Gala to sue Turkish football pundit over false chronic disease report on Osimhen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al

By Sunday Dare These three above are piling on false narratives, orchestrating wild allegations about unproven ongoing “genocide” in Nigeria. We disagree. Nigeria must reject this attempt to robe it with a garment that is not hers. Nigeria’s elected President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was forged in the crucible of religious tolerance and understanding, that of […] The post Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Africa’s economy recovering but job crisis looms –World Bank

By Uche Usim The World  Bank has released its latest Africa’s Pulse Report where it disclosed that its Sub-Saharan economy has shown remarkable resilience despite global headwinds, with growth projected to reach 3.8 per cent in 2025, up from 3.5 per cent in 2024. However, it warned of an impending unemployment crisis as the growth […] The post Africa’s economy recovering but job crisis looms –World Bank appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria’s digital future at risk as broadband gaps threaten economic growth — Report

Tribune Online Nigeria’s digital future at risk as broadband gaps threaten economic growth — Report THE World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the World Bank, have warned that Nigeria’s weak infrastructure and regulatory gaps could prevent the country from unlocking the potentials of the billion dollar digital economy. According to them, weak broadband infrastructure and regulatory gaps may stymie the country’s potential to ride the digital wave.Nigeria. The WTO’s stern warning came […] Nigeria’s digital future at risk as broadband gaps threaten economic growth — Report Tribune Online

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14 h. ago How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

A new report by SBM Intelligence has exposed how repeated peace agreements between northern state governments and armed bandit groups read more How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

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15 h. ago Nigerian Railway Corporation Records N1.95bn Revenue From 929,553 Passengers In Q1 2025 – NBS

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) earned N1.95 billion in revenue from passenger transportation during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This information was contained in the Rail Transportation Data Q1 2025 report, which the NBS published on October 5 and later announced through its official […] The post Nigerian Railway Corporation Records N1.95bn Revenue From 929,553 Passengers In Q1 2025 – NBS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Despite a 25% drop, 1 in 5 adults is addicted to tobacco globally—WHO laments

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its new global health report, says that despite a 25 per cent reduction in tobacco users, the number has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024. The new report indicated that since 2010, the number of people using tobacco has dropped […] The post Despite a 25% drop, 1 in 5 adults is addicted to tobacco globally—WHO laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago DisCos paid N399.20bn to electricity market in Q2 2025 — NERC

Tribune Online DisCos paid N399.20bn to electricity market in Q2 2025 — NERC The report showed that the domestic bilateral customers made a cumulative payment of N1,401.00 million against the N2,796.29 million invoice... DisCos paid N399.20bn to electricity market in Q2 2025 — NERC Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Army Officer Dies After Alleged Wife Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom

A Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Samson Haruna, has reportedly died after sustaining severe burns in a domestic incident allegedly involving his wife. The incident occurred on September 22, 2025, at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, according to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, who shared the report on X. […] The post Army Officer Dies After Alleged Wife Sets Him Ablaze In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Victor Osimhen shares emotional message for daughter’s third birthday

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has celebrated his daughter’s third birthday with an emotional and heartfelt message, describing her as “the read more Victor Osimhen shares emotional message for daughter’s third birthday

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23 h. ago Lagos Tops As States Generate ₦3.6trn In NBS 2024 IGR Report

Lagos State has once again maintained its lead as Nigeria’s highest revenue-generating state, according to the latest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at State Level Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, published on Monday via the NBS X handle, revealed that the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) collectively […]

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26 h. ago Nigeria, SSA Face Urgent Jobs Crisis As World Bank Warns Of 600m New Workers

  Nigeria as well as countries in Sub-Saharan Africa must urgently tackle its rising unemployment challenge or risk deepening poverty and social instability, the World Bank has warned in its latest Africa’s Pulse report released on Tuesday in Washington. The biannual economic update projects Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth at 3.8 per cent in 2025, up slightly […]

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30 h. ago Federal Government Targets 100m Children For Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off ceremony […]

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31 h. ago The Kano man who stabbed his grandparents to death over food

Tribune Online The Kano man who stabbed his grandparents to death over food SIGNPOSTING the critical and perilous level of decadence in the society, a recent report indicated that a misguided young man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, stabbed his grandparents to death during a heated argument over food at their residence in Kofar Dawanau Quarters, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. The suspect was said to have used a […] The Kano man who stabbed his grandparents to death over food Tribune Online

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35 h. ago FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities

Tribune Online FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities LAUNCHED under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government, through Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and private investors, is coming up to address the chronic shortage of accommodation in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to deliver 38,400 modern hostel bed spaces across 24 tertiary institutions, encompassing […] FG targets delivery of hostel accommodation in Nigerian universities Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Edo Government Suspends Bendel Insurance Head Coach, Names Replacement

The Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC) has suspended the head coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club, Greg Ikhenoba, and has appointed former Super Eagles player, Baldwin Bazuaye, to take over on an interim basis. This is coming on the heels of the Bendel Insurance’ home game loss last by a lone goal to Nasarawa United […]

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