Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State received the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, a rare cross-party recognition for his work in education, health, and infrastructure. Read how his performance earned national acclaim.
Montpellier legend and former Ivory Coast head coach Jean-Louis Gasset has passed away at 72. The veteran manager was sacked during AFCON 2023. Read more tributes.
The Jide Akinyemi Foundation distributed food and gifts worth millions to over 5,000 residents across Ekiti's 16 LGAs. The 'Ekiti Christmas Box of Love '25' aims to support vulnerable families and Governor Oyebanji's administration.
Velocity Humanitarian Foundation in Gombe donates 600 bags of rice to CAN for Christmas distribution. The gesture aims to support vulnerable families and promote unity during the festive season.
New research by Kaliyat Gamba links strong community support to better trauma recovery. Her foundation, HHHF, reached hundreds in Abuja on World Mental Health Day 2025. Learn how shared responsibility heals.
Hadiza Aliyu's Foundation distributed food items to over 150 persons with disabilities in Abuja's Karmajiji colony, easing hardship and spreading festive joy. Read about their empowerment mission.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
The Chinese Consulate in Lagos celebrated Christmas with 2,000 children from low-income families, awarding scholarships and showcasing cultural performances. See how this tradition strengthens Nigeria-China ties.
The Federal Government has congratulated INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) on receiving the 'Great Ambassador of the University of Jos' award. Read the full details of this prestigious honour.
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Nigeria's Islamic Movement, receives the Imam Khomeini World Award in Iran for his advocacy of justice and Islamic values. The Resource Forum hails it as historic.
Northern CAN has distributed rice, beans, and other food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna's Chikun and Kajuru communities. The Christmas intervention aims to ease hardship for victims of banditry, widows, and orphans.
A drone attack on a market in Sudan's North Darfur state killed 10 people, as fighting intensifies and aid workers are evacuated from the famine-hit city of Kadugli. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
The Recording Academy will posthumously honour Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026. Discover the details and reactions.
Rivers State Chief Pilot Dr. Stanley Pepple receives the Ambassador of Peace award for his advocacy and leadership. He dedicates the honour to Governor Fubara.
Former wrestling champion Osita Offor receives Masters Philanthropy Personality of the Year award for his humanitarian work. Read about his emotional journey and national impact.
Pricon College in Lagos receives a prestigious award from the Solid Family Counseling Foundation for its outstanding academic performance and promotion of good behaviour and empathy among students.
Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026. Discover his enduring legacy and global impact on Afrobeat.
A UN-backed body says Gaza is no longer in famine due to increased aid after the October ceasefire. However, the situation remains fragile and could worsen. Read the full report.
A 22-year-old award-winning English teacher in Russia faces 15-20 years for alleged s3xual assault of two 12-year-old students. Her house arrest request was denied. Read the shocking details.
Nigeria's Ministry of Art, Culture & Creative Economy receives top honour for successful Enterprise Content Management system launch, advancing federal digital agenda. Read more.
NYSC Sokoto extends service year for 16 corps members due to misconduct. Coordinator Usman Yaro announces sanctions at passing-out ceremony. Read details.
Golf legend Rory McIlroy has clinched the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025 after a historic season. Read about his victory and the other winners.
InnerCity Mission for Children marks 20 years by distributing over 13 billion meal packs and launching a global campaign for 20 million acts of kindness. Join the mission to end child hunger.
Nigerian DJ and philanthropist Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, has won the prestigious DIAFA 2025 Award in Dubai. She dedicated the honour to Nigeria as a beacon of hope. Read her full inspiring speech.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf honoured with the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service for transformative work in education, health, and urban renewal. Read his full achievements.
Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.
Zenith Bank has been honoured with the Technology Trailblazer Award at the Qore Nexus 2025 event. The award recognises the bank's innovative use of next-generation tech to enhance digital banking in Nigeria. Discover how they are shaping the future of fin
France and PSG star Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the 2025 FIFA The Best Men's Player after a historic season. Discover how he led PSG to a Champions League treble and dominated individual honours.
A tribunal orders TotalEnergies to pay $285.2m to NNPC, closing a decade-long oil dispute. This landmark ruling redefines corporate accountability and contract enforcement in Nigeria's energy sector. Read the full analysis.