1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (270+ words) The North East Arid Zone Development Programme (NEAZDP) has flagged off its 2026 afforestation campaign with the planting of 1,000 drought-resistant tree seedlings in Nguru local government area of Yobe State as part of efforts to combat desertification and climate change. The…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago   (275+ words) Apex socio-cultural organisation of the Idoma Nation, Ochetoha K’Idoma, has alleged that armed mercenaries were behind the recent killings in Benue South Senatorial District and warned of fresh attacks being planned against communities in the area. In a statement jointly…...

16+ min ago   (139+ words) LEADERSHIP Newspapers Leeds Agree £8.5m Fee For Swiss Defender Elvedi Leeds United have reached an agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach for the transfer of Switzerland international Nico Elvedi, with the 29-year-old defender traveling to England for a medical on Monday. The deal…...

35+ min ago   (177+ words) A Nigerian-American poet, Daniel Umemezie, has been named the 2026–2027 US National Youth Poet Laureate, earning widespread recognition from the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. Umemezie is the 10th young writer to secure the prestigious title and becomes the second Nigerian-American to hold…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago   (254+ words) Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the construction of four additional modern markets across the state to boost commerce, create jobs and improve the business environment. The new markets will be located in Bumsa town in Gulani…...

26+ min ago   (129+ words) Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has backed Arsenal to retain the Premier League title this season. The Gunners finished seven points clear of Manchester City last season to claim the championship, and Lescott believes Mikel Arteta’s side have the…...

12+ hour ago   (651+ words) The Kogi State Government on Saturday graduated the pioneer batch of 530 National Forest Guards, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the state’s security architecture and reclaiming forests from criminal elements. The passing-out parade, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in…...

30+ min ago   (126+ words) Spain veteran Jenni Hermoso has left Mexican club Tigres Femenil after two years with the side. The 36-year-old forward, who has won 125 caps for Spain, joined Tigres in 2024 after an 18-month spell with fellow Mexican club Pachuca. Hermoso previously played…...

38+ min ago   (231+ words) Manchester City will seek their first-ever Community Shield victory over Arsenal when the Premier League champions face the FA Cup holders in the traditional season curtain-raiser at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium today. The encounter is a repeat of the 2023 Community Shield,…...

42+ min ago   (144+ words) Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account following a wave of online criticism after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons’ hopes of reaching the tournament in Brazil were ended by…...