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Sulemana Abdul-Samed, popularly known as Awuche and widely regarded as Ghana’s tallest man, has died at the age of 33 after a prolonged battle with health complications linked to gigantism. He passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), where he had been receiving specialist medical…

At the age when most teenagers are preparing to begin university, Nathan Thomas from the United States had already earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering—and made history by becoming the world’s youngest male professor at just 18 years and 346 days old. Nathan was appointed to teach “C for Engineers” at Miami Dade…

Jos, Plateau State – What began as an allegation over a missing iPhone ended in tragedy after a University of Jos (UniJos) graduate, Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, popularly known as Ibee, was allegedly lynched by a mob in Jos, Plateau State. The shocking incident, which has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, reportedly occurred after Mbaya spent…

Ibadan | July 29, 2026 The Oyo State Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening internal security with the acquisition of two Diamond DA42 Multi-Purpose (MNG) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft worth about ₦7.7 billion. Governor Seyi Makinde said the aircraft are expected to enhance intelligence gathering, improve rapid response to security threats,…

Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Federal Government has again warned Nigerians seeking employment in the public service to avoid common mistakes that could lead to automatic disqualification from federal recruitment exercises. The advisory comes as interest in Federal Government jobs continues to rise, with thousands of applicants preparing for recruitment into Ministries,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially released the final list of successful candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, marking the commencement of the final stage of the employment process. The Service directed all shortlisted candidates to immediately log in to the official recruitment portal to confirm their selection, complete the required documentation, and accept…

The United Kingdom has updated its financial evidence requirements for Student and Child Student visas, granting a reduced documentary burden to just three African nations. Nationals of Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia no longer need to submit proof of funds when they first apply. Immigration officers can still request the documents later if necessary. Applicants from…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians who hold dual citizenship, reminding them that American law requires all U.S. citizens to travel with a valid U.S. passport when entering or leaving the United States. The mission stressed that the directive applies to every U.S. citizen, including Nigerians who have…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims following a swift military response to a terrorist attack on Magami village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation took place in the early hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, after security forces received a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially uploaded the names of its 27 governorship candidates and their running mates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP), ahead of the commission’s August 8 deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections. The development marks a significant milestone in the…