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… The crisis of out-of-school children in Nigeria, numbering 18.5 million, is worsening …. Analysts warn of the consequences of security and poverty Daud Olatunji Imo, Ogun and Rivers states have emerged as the worst offenders among the 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory which have failed to access a total of ₦97.88 billion in basic education funds, compounding …

A fugitive accused of killing two police officers is believed to have been shot dead, Australian police say. Dezi Freeman, 56, has been on the run for seven months after allegedly killing two officers in a remote town in Victoria state. On Monday, police said they believed he was involved in a three-hour standoff inside a rural area in Victoria’s …

Up to 70 British nationals have been detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for taking photos and videos of Iranian attacks, a UK-based campaign group has claimed. Detained in Dubai chief executive Radha Stirling said she believed dozens of Britons had been arrested in Dubai UAE for sharing war images under the country’s “draconian” cybercrime laws. “We’re talking my …

One of the quintuplets born at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital has died, while the remaining four babies are currently receiving intensive medical care. The Kano State Hospital (HMB) board of directors confirmed the development in a clinical update released on Sunday, saying the five babies were born prematurely and admitted to the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) due to …

During the special prayer session at the National Mosque, Abuja, which attracted governors, ministers, politicians and worshipers from across the country, the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, together with other eminent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, prayed for Allah’s guidance, wisdom, good health and strength for President Bola Tinubuas who directs the affairs of the …

The countdown continues to NASA’s first lunar mission in more than half a century, and quarantined astronauts who will travel to space have taken part in a question-and-answer session. Artemis II will carry four astronauts – NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, plus Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency – on a 10-day flight around the moon. …

The Rivers State Accountant General and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have revealed that the administration of former sole administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) approved ₦28 billion for the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) at the State House. The disclosure follows a Freedom of Information lawsuit with lawsuit number PHC/4153/CS/2025, filed in the High …

LALIGA has announced the candidates for the 2025/26 LALIGA DEPORTIVA MVP, an award that honors the best African player in the Spanish top division this season. In its fifth edition, this award continues to honor the profound influence of African players on LALIGA EA SPORTS, highlighting the growing presence of African talent in Spanish and European football. The winner will …

​In the pantheon of African music, few figures loom as large and persistent as Inetimi Timaya Odon, known around the world as Timaya. As we mark his 45th year, we’re not just celebrating the birth of a man; we are honoring a sea change in Nigerian cultural consciousness. Timaya’s journey from the creek-carved landscapes of Bayelsa State to the glittering …

A governorship hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Laja Adeoye, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will lose control of the state in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Adeoye said many residents were increasingly dissatisfied with governance under the APC and were ready for political change. The real estate …