The Kaduna State Commissioner for Sports Development, Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong, has expressed optimism that the state will surpass its previous achievements at the forthcoming National Youth Games. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kaduna State chapter, Prof. Gugong said preparations were […]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee has released the list of local government areas that received the highest allocations from January to June 2025. Lagos State dominates the list, with Alimosho Local Government Area topping the chart with a whopping ₦15.75 billion allocation. Other top-performing LGAs in Lagos include Ajeromi/Ifelodun (₦12.59 billion), Kosofe (₦12.45 billion), […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the international community to increase pressure on Russia to bring an end to its invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of crucial talks in Berlin with European leaders and US President Donald Trump, Zelensky emphasized the need for collective action to achieve a fair peace. Zelensky’s “victory plan” aims to […]
A devastating Israeli airstrike on Gaza City has sparked widespread condemnation and grief after killing six media personnel, including four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelance journalists. The attack targeted a tent used by media workers outside al-Shifa Hospital, raising serious concerns about journalist safety in conflict zones. The journalists killed were Al […]
The Israeli military has confirmed that it has finalised the “main framework” for a new operational push into the Gaza Strip, days after the country’s security cabinet signalled its intention to capture Gaza City. In a statement on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces said Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir had endorsed the core […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited to develop a massive $60 billion high-speed rail network and gas development project. The project aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure and unlock the country’s economic potential. The first phase of the project will span 1,600 […]
The Federal Government has renewed its pledge to revitalise the Baro River Port in Niger State, with plans to transform it into a fully functional inland gateway through targeted investments in dredging, transport infrastructure, and private sector participation. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the commitment on Tuesday during an appearance before […]
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Obinna Oriaku as the Commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti congratulated Oriaku and urged him to view the appointment as […]
The self-styled Director General of the Labour Campaign for 2020, Comrade Olufemi Aderibigbe, speaking on behalf of supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has issued a fiery defense of the administration, warning against attempts by party insiders to undermine the government. Addressing what he described as “unnecessary agitation” from some members of the All […]
Sudan coach, Kwesi Appiah, has revealed the tactical approach that secured his side’s emphatic 4-0 win over Nigeria in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D encounter on Tuesday. The Sudanese side stunned the Super Eagles B team with goals from Walieldin Khedr, a brace by Abdel Raouf, and an early own-goal from Leonard […]
