Afrisearch Media Professor Victor Samson Dunga, who chairs the committee that oversees graduate schools and colleges at Nigerian universities, has demanded more resources for graduate research and more institutional backing for graduate programs. Dunga expressed concern that Nigeria may become reliant on international knowledge and research solutions due to a lack of funding for higher education. He … Read more
According to the bus driver of an Imo State bus that was ambushed and its passengers abducted on Independence Day, five individuals have been apprehended by the DSS. The bus was carrying prospective recruits of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. During Friday’s resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers before the Imo State High … Read more
Doris Ogala, an actress and African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for governor of Abia State, knelt before the judge on Friday to ask for forgiveness, causing a little incident at a Federal High Court in Lagos. Apologising for her outburst on Wednesday, which halted the hearing of multiple other cases, Ogala made an impassioned plea … Read more
In light of the fact that IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal to challenge his conviction has been postponed, a lawyer representing Kanu has stated that Justice James Omotosho’s ruling is already dead when it reaches the appellate court. As a member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Global Defence Consortium, Christopher Chidera, the agitator’s lawyer, claimed … Read more
People are still reacting to the story of the INEC voter registration list that ended up in dispute. In a recent development, Atiku Abubakar, a presidential contender and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged the Independent National Voter Registration Commission (INEC) to reveal the individuals responsible for the use of artificial intelligence … Read more
On Monday, Kylian Mbappé made history as he finished in the top ten of the 2026 Ballon d’Or official rating. He plays for Real Madrid. In addition to Mbappé, the list also includes Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabián Ruiz, Michael Olise, Rodri, and Lamine Yamal. Madrid Xtra reports, however, that the France captain … Read more
Football transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano has predicted who will win the Ballon d’Or in 2026 and who will finish in the top five. Romano will be joining broadcaster DAZN as co-hosts for the event. Currently, Harry Kane is my favourite to win the Ballon d’Or! The Italian continued, saying, “My top five? Harry Kane, Lamine … Read more
A exciting Istanbul derby took place on Monday nite at the RAMS Park, where Galatasaray overcame Fenerbahçe 2-1 thanks to two goals scored by Victor Osimhen. The hosts were given the opening goal by Osimhen, who took a pass from Barış Alper Yılmaz and fired a fantastic strike from within the box just one minute … Read more
In preparation for the 2026–27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Lobi Stars have introduced their second group of new players. As previously reported by Afrisearch, Lobi Stars have officially added six new players to their roster. At an unveiling event on Monday, the Makurdi-based club unveiled the new additions. Lobi Stars have announced the addition … Read more
After reviewing six candidates on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Kano State House of Assembly confirmed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s nominations for commissioner. Speaker Jibril Isma’il Falgore submitted the nominees to the legislators for consideration during the sitting, which he presided over. Idris Garba Mustapha, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Professor Sani Lawan, Ibrahim Namadi, Muktar … Read more