Nigerian News Leader
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As part of measures to ensure effective dissemination of information on security challenges, Niger state Ministry of Information and Orientation has recruited one hundred and fifty Information Officers (IOs) to be posted to the 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
By NNL
The world's richest man is also one of the least generous, according to a damning new Forbes analysis that exposes a shocking gap between Musk's fortune and his philanthropy.
By NNL
Brazil 2-1 Japan – NRG Stadium, Houston – June 29, 2026
It was a classic case of World Cup heartbreak as Japan, just minutes away from making history, were cruelly denied by Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute winner . The five-time champions advance to the last 16, but the Samurai Blue depart with heads held high.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
NISSCORP and the Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency (KADA) are set to jointly convene a Validation Workshop for SENTINEL X™, the world's first commercially deployed photonic crop protection system.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has graduated 50 officers from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, with two officers from the Service’s National Public Relations Unit emerging as the Overall Best and Second Best Graduating Students in Senior Course 14/2026.
By NNL
Los Angeles, CA – The 2026 BET Awards delivered a night of electrifying performances and historic moments at the Peacock Theater on June 28, but for African nominees, it was a bittersweet affair. Despite earning nominations across multiple high-profile categories, not a single African artist walked away with a trophy, sparking conversations about representation and recognition in mainstream American award shows.
Tems Leads the Pack With Three Nods
Nigerian songstress Tems emerged as the most nominated African artist of the night, securing three nods for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award for "First," and Viewers' Choice Award for "Raindance" featuring Dave. While she lost in all three categories to Kehlani, Doechii featuring SZA, and Mariah the Scientist respectively her presence on stage was nothing short of commanding.
