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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially denied receiving any communication from Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili concerning reports that she has switched her international allegiance to Turkey. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission clarified that it has not been notified, either formally or informally, of any intention by Ofili to compete for […]
On Wednesday, Cornelius Adebayo, who once governed Kwara State and served as Minister of Communications, passed away at the venerable age of 84. Adebayo succeeded Adamu Atta as Kwara’s governor in 1983, yet his tenure was abruptly curtailed by a military coup, lasting merely three months from October to December when the second republic […]
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a stern warning to governors in Nigeria’s Southeast region, urging them to act decisively to prevent a spillover of the violent attacks witnessed in Benue State into their territories. The warning, issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, by the Deputy President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi […]
What began as a peaceful commemoration in Kenya spiraled into scenes of chaos and confrontation on Tuesday, as groups of demonstrators clashed with security forces, ripped up pavement stones to use as projectiles, and chanted calls for President William Ruto’s resignation. The protests, believed to have been organized around economic grievances and youth-led demands […]
In a remarkable demonstration of grassroots philanthropy, Katsina-born businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, has sponsored urology surgeries and medical treatments for more than 3,000 vulnerable patients across Katsina State and surrounding regions. The initiative, facilitated through the Mangal Foundation, is part of a broader health outreach program that has gained national […]
Traditional rulers and community leaders in Yelwata, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, have vowed to resist further aggression from armed herders, declaring that no part of their ancestral land will be surrendered or negotiated away. The leaders made the declaration during a crisis meeting in Naka, the Gwer West council headquarters, […]
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced its imminent commencement of license issuance for lubricant importation, aiming to eradicate substandard products from the country. This announcement was made by the Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mr. Farouk Ahmed, during a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by Francis Ogaree, […]
Economist and financial expert Bismarck Rewane has raised the alarm over Africa’s persistent failure to develop the internal structures necessary for effective intra-continental trade, warning that the continent’s economic potential will remain underutilized unless bold steps are taken to modernize trade infrastructure and policy frameworks. Rewane, who is the Chief Executive Officer of […]
Nigerian music star, Ayra Starr is stepping into new creative territory as she prepares to make her Hollywood acting debut in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, a fantasy epic based on the bestselling novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. The upcoming film, produced by Paramount Pictures, features […]
A Qatari dairy company, Baladna, has denied reports suggesting it has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with the Ogun State Government to establish a dairy factory. This clarification comes in response to widely circulated announcements and media coverage following a recent meeting between top executives of the company and the state governor, Dapo […]
