Homepage News from Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Government Day Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, has defeated Laurels Model College, Ada-George, Port Harcourt, by the narrowest of margins in a dramatic Group B debate at the I Beg To Differ Tournament of Champions.

Vetland Senior Grammar School, Lagos, has defeated Great Solid Rock College, Lagos, in a closely contested Group B debate on day four of the I Beg to Differ Secondary School Debate – Tournament of Champions, 2026.

Grace High School, Lagos, has edged Venocrest Schools, Eneka, Port Harcourt, in a closely fought Group A debate on Day Four of the I Beg To Differ Tournament of Champions.

Super Falcons captain has urged Nigerians to support the team rather than subject players to online criticism as Nigeria prepares to face South Africa in a crucial Women’s Africa Cup of Nations playoff Thursday night.

Nigeria and the United States have begun high-level security talks in Washington, D.C., focused on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation and expanding bilateral security collaboration.

The Presidency says public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill, which provides a framework for state police, will close at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday commissioned a mid-level agro-produce hub in Agege, saying the facility will help reduce food prices, cut post-harvest losses and create jobs.

The Rivers State Government has denied reports of a renewed dispute between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay in passing the 2026 Appropriation Bill.

Honeyland School, Lagos, has defeated Community Secondary School, Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, in the final debate of Day Three of the Season Nine national finals of the I Beg to Differ Tournament of Champions.

Silverbird International School, Port Harcourt, has defeated Heritage Group of Schools, Ofada, Ogun State, in a closely contested debate on whether public opinion often harms governance at the Season Nine national finals of the I Beg to Differ Tournament of Champions.

Fountain School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, has narrowly defeated Square College, Lagos, in a closely fought second Group D contest at the Season Nine national finals of the I Beg to Differ Tournament of Champions.

Malawi have reached their first-ever final at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 victory over Algeria in the semi-finals of the 2026 tournament in Morocco.

Cameroon have defeated hosts Morocco on penalties to secure a place in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.