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FG backs sustainable mechanisation, commends NADF

The federal government has commended the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) for strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural me...

U.S. largest workers’ union leader Kimberly Goodwi...

AFGE is the largest federal employee union, representing 820,000 workers in the federal government and the District of Columbia. T...

Gov Nwifuru threatens to deal ‘mercilessly’ with L...

“If you allow anybody to come to your local government and mess up, deal with that person mercilessly," Mr Nwifuru said. The post ...

Amid layoffs of thousands of workers, Uber launche...

Uber launched the UK's first autonomous ride-hailing service just a day after laying off thousands of workers in a major restructu...

Abducted general’s wife regains freedom in Abuja, ...

The Nigerian Army says it has rescued the abducted wife of Brig.-Gen. Basil Adonkie (retd.), who was abducted from her Abuja resid...

The cure for socialism is giving more Americans a ...

Socialism is gaining ground because fewer Americans are homeowners and stockholders, creating a perfect opening for DSA leaders li...

Pessimists say the economy is weak. The good news ...

Trump tax reforms sparked $296 billion in IRS refunds along with new deductions for qualified tips and overtime pay rewarding work...

MORNING GLORY: 'Blue Blight' is spreading fast and...

Manufacturing jobs, gas prices, and college enrollment are declining in blue states as "blue blight" spreads, reshaping where stud...

Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs as ene...

The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since November 2023 as energy prices and government debt concerns fuel a global b...

AI infrastructure investment projected to top $31T...

PwC projects AI infrastructure investment will reach $31.6 trillion by 2050, with the U.S. alone accounting for nearly half of glo...

DOJ seizes $560K in cryptocurrency allegedly inten...

The FBI seized approximately $560,000 in cryptocurrency and disrupted Hamas recruitment websites, obtaining names of thousands of ...

Alausa expands national tertiary institutions’ ran...

THE Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expanded Nigeria’s national tertiary education ranking framework to cover universitie...

Abuja hospital suspends kidney transplant after VD...

WELLINGTON Clinics, Abuja, has suspended all renal transplant-related services following allegations that young Nigerians were lur...

JAMB, WAEC clarify N4,000 one-off O’Level result v...

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have clarified that candidate...

Lassa fever claims 252 lives in Nigeria in eight m...

THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed Lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing ...

How EFCC, Akpabio frustrated efforts to strengthen...

For years, Nigeria has depended on various law enforcement agencies and government institutions to recover, manage, and dispose of...

Diphtheria deaths rise in Plateau, Niger, Kano, Ka...

NIGERIA is facing a renewed diphtheria burden, with health authorities reporting fresh infections and deaths in Plateau, Niger, Ka...

Tech Policy Press seeks entries for 2027 fellowshi...

TECH Policy Press is accepting applications for its 2027 fellowship cohort. Since its launch in 2023, the fellowship has supported...

Commissioner apologises for threatening to cut off...

BORNO State Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Poverty Alleviation, Saina Buba, has retracted his threat to cut off the fingers o...

Africa No Filter’s Voices for Climate Justice camp...

AFRICA No Filter is inviting journalists and storytellers in Nigeria and nine other African countries to apply for the Voices for ...

Uber quits Nigeria, Uganda

GLOBAL ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. has announced plans to exit Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, September ...

Dad r@ped and impregnated his daughter, 14, and th...

A California father is on the run with his 14-year-old daughter after he impregnated her and their newborn baby

Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubuâ€...

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday September 1, fixed September 28 for further proceedings on the s

Lagos Police declare two men wanted over alleged N...

The Lagos State Police Command has declared two men, Tomiloye Sunday and Oloyede Olowoyo, wanted over an

Lassa fever death toll hits 252 - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reporte

Singer Lionel Richie remains hospitalized in ICU f...

American music icon Lionel Richie remains hospitalised in a St. Louis intensive care unit as doctors

North Is the biggest beneficiary of my economic re...

President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Northern Nigeria stands as the primary beneficiary of his administration

Police arrests Shilla boys terrorizing Yola commun...

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested five youths suspected of terrorising residents of Kofare community in Yola, the stat...

I’ve come to my senses - Model Katie Price says ...

Katie Price has reportedly ended her eight-month marriage to Lee Andrew

23 de@d, 143 infections recorded as diphtheria bre...

23 people have did and 143 suspected cases of infection have been recorded as a diphtheria outbreak sweeps across the

Brigitte Macron's 42-year-old daughter dating 22-y...

France First Lady, Brigitte Macron, dated France President Emmanuel Macron when he was still a teenager and she was a

2026 Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi makes Top 5 ranki...

Organizers of the Ballon dOr have confirmed that the official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 award will be u

Any chairman who fails to win his council for APC ...

Francis Nwufuru, the governor of Ebonyi State, has threatened to sack any council chairman who fails to win his area

Global Crude Prices jump to $95 per barrel as USâ€...

  Global crude oil prices experienced a sharp increase over the

2 teenagers drown in Kaduna River

Two teenagers have drowned in a river at Askplaye community in Kaduna Statem  The victims were identified a

22-year-old South African man sentenced to 20 year...

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for r@ping his biological mother while she was asleep at h

Beverly Hills teenager arrested after homeless man...

 A 19-year-old Beverly Hills resident has been arrested on susp

Gay Nigerian man slams woman who preached Jesus to...

A Nigerian man has slammed a woman who preached Jesus to him after he came out publicly to reveal he is gay. &n

WASSCE, JAMB to charge candidates N4,000 for O'Lev...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have m

College student dies by apparent sucide after losi...

A Haitian-born college student in Ohio died by su!cide after he lost his 

College student d!es by apparent su!cide after los...

A Haitian-born college student in Ohio died by su!cide after he lost his 

Magazine printables - Sept. 11, 2026

Magazine printables -Sept. 11, 2026

Magazine solutions - Sept. 11, 2026

Magazine solutions - Sept. 11, 2026

The 9 obsessions Donald Trump just can’t quit

From show tunes to steam power, these are the president’s most persistent preoccupations

‘It is a radical idea, but one worth debating’

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

6 new movies to watch in September

Education satires, a peasant revolt and an unlikely biopic highlight upcoming movie releases

Smart glasses: Preferred eyewear for creeps?

These ‘pervert glasses’ can record people without their consent

Why an infamous California rollercoaster has close...

Complaints of serious brain injuries in riders span two decades

Incredible edibles: Scientists turn plastic bottle...

The pastry could be produced in remote locations

Dalliance: a ‘charming’ and ‘thoughtful’ drama...

The Aussie ‘mood piece’ about old friends in their 60s is ‘witty’ and ‘surprising’

What an AfD Germany would look like

Far-right party on course to win state elections for first time, with plan to implement radical policy platform focused on immigra...

Sligo cyclist with Cystic Fibrosis joins 37 riders...

Strandhill coastal erosion plan moves forward with...

EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Ger...

Russia denies involvement and has vowed to respond to what its foreign ministry spokesperson called ‘anti-Russian action’

‘Please take your seat’ — Umpire tells US Open inf...

‘We need to be prepared’ for Border poll, says McE...

Helix – Descent N Ascent review: Puzzle’s appeal i...

Platforms: Switch (tested), PC Age: 7+

Female suspect wanted by gardaí after assaulting w...

The woman, aged in her 20s, was attacked and robbed as she made her way to Clontarf.

‘I do not know what to expect’ - Claire Byrne set ...

Ryan Tubridy, Siobhán McSweeney, Seán Fitzgerald and Lola Deal will also feature in the show

Businessman admits bomb hoax targeting peace event...

Why Manchester United’s three-tier transfer strate...

Frontier AI at a cost: what Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 ...

Anthropic’s powerful new Claude Fable 5.1 model has widened its lead in performance benchmarks over Chinese rivals, even as budget...

Ireland must prepare for Northern Ireland reunific...

Ireland needs to be prepared for a vote on whether to reunify with the UK’s Northern Ireland region, Irish Foreign Minister Helen ...

Saleswoman arrested over aggressive sales tactics,...

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman for allegedly using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at a local beaut...

Has India’s Modi found new mediator clout after ta...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian a...

Man arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$42 mil...

Hong Kong customs has arrested a man and seized HK$42 million (US$5.3 million) worth of the illegal narcotic “space oil” from a dr...

Education Bureau steps in after students wait in r...

Hong Kong education authorities have reminded a school to consider the needs of students when enforcing rules after many were forc...

How Japan aims to convert ageing warships into lev...

Japan’s plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia could turn older military hardware into geopolitical le...

Teen spectator in VIP seat hauled out of arena aft...

Yang Hansen scored a dramatic late winner to give China an 89-87 victory over Lebanon in their Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qua...

China’s US$10.8b trade short cut: new Pinglu Canal...

Aptly dubbed the Pinglu 001, the first command and management vessel for the Pinglu Canal was delivered on Monday and will soon en...

Indonesian wildfire haze forces 1.4 million studen...

About 1.4 million students in six Indonesian provinces ⁠had shifted to online ⁠learning due to poor air quality ⁠triggered by fore...

YOURSAY | Special lottery draws: 'PAS-sing' the bu...

'Shifting the blame to Zafrul is a convenient exercise in collective amnesia.'

SNAPSHOT | Greater certainty vital for future of B...

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

UMK to lead Tugu Negara restoration with RM1.1m US...

Project targeted for completion before 70th National Day on Aug 31, 2027.

MTUC president breaks ranks with sec-gen over Socs...

Union should continue addressing workers' concerns through engagement, Halim says.

Bersama to unveil alternative 2027 budget ahead of...

Rafizi says the public can scrutinise its proposals and determine if they're viable.

Jamil Khir remanded five days to assist Tabung Haj...

The former minister is being investigated under the MACC Act.

SNAPSHOT | Poser over Durian Tunggal police shooti...

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Rafizi: Release Azam probe report to counter claim...

'PM previously said 'within a few days', it's now been almost six months.'

MACC chief: Several to be charged over Tabung Haji...

The charges will be filed under the MACC Act and the Penal Code.

Fahmi: '200k workers from Bangladesh to Malaysia' ...

Remarks came from a junior minister, said to not reflect Bangladesh's stance.

Atacan con arma de fuego a hombre en la México 68

El joven de 20 años acudió a las instalaciones de la Cruz Roja Centenario, por lo que reportan su situación como estable

Confirma Mohamed que Helinho jugará la Leagues Cup...

Hace dos años, Helinho se convirtió en el fichaje más caro en la historia del Toluca, en una transacción de alrededor de 15 millon...

Cierra G20 cumbre marcada por acogida de EU a Rusi...

La guerra en Medio Oriente y los aranceles del Presidente Donald Trump también fueron telón de fondo del encuentro

Reprocha Anaya a la 4T por 'mentir, robar y traici...

Después, el legislador dijo que los lineamientos para la radio y la televisión, los cuales se pusieron a consulta, son para callar...

INE volverá a discutir nombre de partido Somos

"Esta propuesta que hagan (en Somos) estará siendo considerada en la sesión del próximo jueves, el 3 de septiembre", dijo Taddei a...

Hijo de Maduro explica en Venezuela el origen de l...

La autenticidad de las dos imágenes de Maduro suscitó dudas. En las fotos aparece vestido con un chándal gris que muestra una clar...

Ataca Irán bases de EU en Irak y lanza ofensiva en...

Los Guardianes de la Revolución iraníes reivindicaron el ataque contra las posiciones estadounidenses en Erbil, de acuerdo con med...

Define IEE requisitos para acreditar candidaturas ...

Las comunidades indígenas determinaron que las constancias de autoadscripción deberán ser emitidas por autoridades que ellas misma...

Pelea vial termina en tiroteo a camioneta; solo un...

Tras hacerse de palabras y gritos, los conductores de un vehículo azul Volkswagen sacaron un arma de fuego y comenzaron a disparar...

NBA 2026/27: los aspirantes al anillo que ya conce...

La nueva temporada arranca el 20 de octubre con Knicks, Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets y Celtics bajo una lupa distinta: talento, salud d...

Arrest warrant issued for Below Deck star Nathan G...

New South Wales Police warned the public ‘not to approach' the 28-year-old reality star

Judge decides Tyler Robinson will stand trial over...

The 23-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted

Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star is unde...

The iconic singer passed away last week aged 80

Woman left needing 38 stitches after being attacke...

A woman enjoying a peaceful swim in Lake Tahoe was left covered in blood after a ‘relentless’ otter attacked her

Ariana Grande sends tearful message at final conce...

The 'Thank U, Next' singer concluded her Eternal Sunshine tour in London last night (1 September)

Katie Price 'dumps husband Lee Andrews by text' af...

The former glamour model tied the knot with Andrews in January

Brit says authorities mistakenly announced he had ...

The Nepali Army said 119 people, including a British citizen, had been rescued from the devastating flash floods

El Niño fuels triple hurricane fears as US holds i...

Three storms have formed over the Pacific, and have the potential to grow into hurricanes

Putin has chilling response when asked if Russia w...

Vladimir Putin was answering a series of questions during a nighttime press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Scientists issue warning over common diabetes drug...

SGLT2 inhibitors are a drug family which includes Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Empagliflozin and Ertugliflozin

Business : SBC Medical To Participate In September...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical) has announced its participation in several...

World : Flag-Raising Ceremony Held At Ba Dinh Squa...

HANOI, Sept 2 (Bernama-VNA) -- A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on Wednesday mornin...

World : Pakistan Vows To 'Strive For Dialogue' Des...

ISLAMABAD, Sept 2 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Pakistan on Wednesday vowed to "strive for dialogue" between the US and Iran to end their m...

World : 5.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Northeast Of New ...

WELLINGTON, Sept 2 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck 40 kilometres northeast of Milford Sound on New Zealand's...

World : 4 IRGC Aerospace Force Members Among 7 Kil...

ISTANBUL, Sept 2 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Four members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force were among s...

World : Ebola Death Toll In DRC Exceeds 3,000 – ...

MOSCOW, Sept 2 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ...

World : Death Toll From Nepal-China Flash Floods C...

ISLAMABAD, Sept 2   (Bernama-Anadolu) --  The death toll from last week's devastating flash floods and mudslides on the China-Nepa...

Business : Silver Lifestyle Opens Cabin Cafe Bean ...

IPOH, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah (BSAS) in Bandar Meru Raya now has a new attraction with the opening of Cabin ...

General : Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast For A...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, hea...

World : China Opts Out Of Joining Other G20 Member...

TOKYO, Sept 2 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- China on Tuesday refused to accept a US-drafted joint statement summarising the results of a Grou...

Full confirmed list as 5 players join Arsenal and ...

Arsenal's summer transfer business is all but complete as the reigning Premier League champions now turn all their attentions to r...

Dr Amir Khan '10-minute' and '7pm' rules for Septe...

Dr Amir is encouraging Brits to focus on small adjustments without turning September into another source of stress

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal to confirm move, eight...

Latest transfer news from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more - as Premier League clubs break summer window record with...

Augsburg explosion - live: Casualties after blast ...

Police have warmed members of the public to avoid the area widely after an explosion rocked Augsburg's main train station at 5am

Andy Burnham LIVE: PM to face Kemi Badenoch in fir...

The new PM will make his first appearance at PMQs today, where he is likely to face questions on possible tax rises, defence fundi...

Behind the scenes at Nestlé

We sent Joe Baggs on an internship to find out how Nestlé is made by Britain

Benefit cheat who stalked a judge jailed again aft...

Convicted stalker Javed Shaikh, 44, has been jailed for a further three years after fraudulently claiming more than £300,000 in ho...

Parents told sinister danger hiding behind a simpl...

Sussex Police have warned parents that sharing back to school photos online can reveal dangerous personal information

Sir Chris Hoy urges fans to 'make the most of it' ...

Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Sarra spoke to Sally Nugent and Jon Kay live on BBC Breakfast

UK-wide police reminder as children return to scho...

People need to be extra cautious about what they post online

Sen. Anyanwu Celebrates Dr. Bruno at 60

  The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, has extended warm felicitations t...

CAN Demands Stronger Security At Mosques, Churches...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, has called for tighter security around places of worship followin...

Suspected Cultist Dies After Collapsing While Flee...

A suspected cult member identified as Damola has died after reportedly collapsing while attempting to escape arrest by the police ...

Dangote Weighs Petrol Supply Cut For Fuel Importer...

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering cutting off petrol supplies to major oil marketers that continue ...

Oncologist Reveals Growing Cancer Cases Among Nige...

Clinical oncologist Dr Omolola Salako has expressed concern over the growing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with cancer...

I Wasn’t Invited To Baby Showers Because I Had No ...

Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has shared a personal experience from the period before she became a mother, revealing that she was del...