Medicine Nobel to trio who identified immune system’s ‘security guards’
A US-Japanese trio on Monday won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into how the immune system is kept in check by identifying its “security guards”, the Nobel jury…
Obi charges INEC to verify candidates’ certificates before polls
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant agencies to…
Five ‘top’ African countries in danger of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup
As the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup enter their final rounds, the race among countries for tickets to North America is becoming more intense and unpredictable. While…
Alleged certificate forgery: Minister’s suit against UNN, others stalled
A hearing in a suit filed by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and others, was, on Monday, stalled at…
FG’s silence deepens tension as ASUU prepares for nationwide strike
Barely a week to the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) appears set to embark on another nationwide strike, following…
Full List: 3 African countries qualify for FIFA U-20 World Cup knockout stages
Three of the four African countriess that qualified for the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Chile have advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament. Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa…
Soludo declares October 7 school-free day in Anambra
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has declared Tuesday, October 7, a school-free day to celebrate and honour teachers across the state. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education, disclosed…
Indonesia school collapse death toll hits 63
The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 63 on Monday, officials said, as workers pulled more remains from the rubble of the building that collapsed last week.…
African players in Europe: Ghana trio score before World Cup ties
Ghana stars Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams warmed up for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers by scoring in the top European leagues at the weekend. Semenyo struck twice…
Dangote: Nigeria greater than PENGASSAN – FG
The Federal Government on Monday emphasised the critical importance of the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery, declaring that it must be supported at all costs to succeed. The government’s position was stated…
