…Usman At least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity across northern Nigeria, findings by Sunday Vanguard have shown, with the closures cutting across dozens of local government areas and leaving thousands of children without normal access to classroom education. Affec…

…an allegation true. “The FIFA President has dedicated more than 30 years of his professional life to European and world football, contributing to significant change in the game and, in particular, to broadening access, resources and opportunity across world football. “Change inevitably challenges established interests,…

…Nigeria hosting an event of this magnitude. We have already staged six international competitions, including the FIE-sanctioned Junior World Cup and African Championships, but this championship opens even greater opportunities. Our athletes will gain invaluable experience competing against some of the best fencers from…

…Adeleye and Zhilei Zhang on his record, while Itauma has won all 14 of his professional contests, 12 of them by knockout and all within the first six rounds, including stoppage victories over American Jermina Franklin and former world title challenger Dillian Whyte, whom he beat in the first round. In a separate interv…

…shaped my character. I also had mentors in the civil service. Since becoming a traditional ruler, I have maintained close relationships with respected monarchs, including the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Gbadebo Adedotun; the Oniru of Iru Kingdom and the Ooni of Ife. Their guidance has also influenced my leadership style. Te…

…We hope the police will be able to restore people’s confidence by acting professionally and maintaining neutrality,” he said. The Executive Director of the World Institute for Peace, Lamina Kamiludeen, said the violence had claimed at least 14 lives between January and August, while the police figure put the number of…

…to digitise public services. Adeyanju said Galaxy Backbone was evolving beyond traditional infrastructure provision and positioning itself as a digital solutions company. “We are moving from being an infrastructure company to a digital solutions company. The objective is to enable government and businesses to use techn…

…within the same district. At the mass burial, family members, community leaders, traditional rulers, political leaders and religious figures gathered to pay their final respects to the victims. The solemn ceremony was marked by grief as mourners struggled to hold back tears while the remains of the deceased were brough…

…and greater protection for affected communities. Moro noted that the creation of additional Nigerian Army divisions by President Bola Tinubu, including one headquartered in Makurdi, would help reduce operational response time to security breaches in Benue. He, however, stressed that government action alone would not be…

…circumstances the party described as “disturbing” and politically motivated.Briefing journalists at a press conference in Osogbo on Saturday, spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the arrest was part of a growing pattern of intimidation against Accord leaders in Ijesaland. Olaj…

…and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition held at the China Cultural Centre. Muhammed said the collaboration would focus on practical areas including the development of affordable solar-powered cold storage facilities, technology…

…the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin Countries: Towards Peace, Security and Sustainable Regional Development,” brings together Nigerian ambassadors, diplomatic representatives from the Sahel, regional institutions, security agencies, development partners and other stakeholders. Enikanolaiye said the choice of Maiduguri for th…

…seek greater representation and influence in the leadership of key international institutions, with the UN secretary-generalship traditionally attracting candidates with extensive diplomatic, political and international governance experience. Duke-Abiola described the nomination as a call to service, particularly in ad…

…in China. Man reacts to brother's WAEC 2026 result. Photo >It was the kind of motivational push many older siblings offer, perhaps half-expecting the pressure of the exam to be challenge enough.Brother Delivers, Now the Wait BeginsWhat Bashir_GS did not fully anticipate was that his brother would hold up his end of the…

…altar. It includes a picture of the actress' husband and the side chic's international passport. Alleged side chicAltar allegedly discovered in alleged side chic's house Photo of the actress' husband allegedly discovered on the altar The distraught wife wrote: "When my husband and I got married, he never told me that h…

…by the UK as part of Russia’s shadow fleet. It said the activity was placing additional demands on Royal Navy resources as the vessels were monitored. The increased monitoring comes after the UK intercepted the sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel in June. The British government said it had…

…club. Napoli would be seeking around £8.6m for the 33-year-old, who has entered the final year of his deal. Lukaku’s departure could help pave the way for the Serie A side to move for Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus. Two exits are required before Napoli can consider bringing in the Brazilian, who has entered the final y…

…their crown at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will face eternal rivals Cameroon in a potentially explosive quarter-final duel in Casablanca on Sunday. The winner will be guaranteed a place at the Women’s World Cup and a place in the last four. Having watched his team recover from the shocking d…

…to electricity represents an investment in human capital, economic inclusion and national development.Tegbe said the implementation of the Electricity Act and ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry had further increased the importance of the REA. According to him, the agency serves as a link betwee…

…in science, technology, sustainable agriculture and innovation as the 2026 Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition opened in Abuja. The exhibition, held at the China Cultural Centre as part of the China-Nigeria people-to-people and cultural exchange series, brought together officials, diplomats and cultura…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose public service was defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special A…

New Arsenal midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes, has revealed that Declan Rice messaged him ahead of his move to the club. Guimaraes has joined the Gunners in a £75 million move from Newcastle. The Brazilian was involved in some intense battles with his new team mates in recent seasons. But now, he is looking forward to playin…

…superhero using his web to capture people described by the administration as "criminal illegal aliens." The image was accompanied by the caption, "Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents," referencing Spider-Man's well-known description as the "friendly neighborhood Spider-Man."The post has drawn reactions from some fans…

The UK government published its updated National Minimum Wage rates, revealing what apprentices are entitled to earn per hour in 2026Apprentices aged under 19, or those aged 19 and over in their first year, qualify for a specific lower rate separate from the general minimum wageWorkers aged 21 and over are entitled to…

…treatment. His health had already been a subject of public discussion during the final months of his presidency and the 2024 presidential campaign. Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race in July 2024 and was succeeded as the Democratic nominee by Vice President Kamala Harris, who later lost the election to Dona…