Lagos, Nigeria — Former Super Eagles defender Mobi Oparaku has called on Nigerian football fans to remain patient and not harshly judge striker Victor Boniface following his recent social media post hinting at international retirement. The Bayer Leverkusen forward stirred controversy after last Friday’s friendly match against Russia, when he shared a now-deleted message suggesting…
Nottingham, England — England captain Harry Kane has expressed deep frustration following the Three Lions’ 3-1 defeat to Senegal in Tuesday’s international friendly at the City Ground, Nottingham. Kane opened the scoring with his 73rd international goal in his 107th appearance, but Senegal mounted a strong comeback to secure a historic win—becoming the first African…
Enugu, Nigeria — In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its partnership with state governments within the Enugu Field Office jurisdiction to address the growing threat of plastic waste. The announcement was made during a media dialogue held in Enugu, where Juliet Chiluwe, Chief of the UNICEF Enugu…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reopened the overhauled Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility in order to guarantee its maintenance and long-term sustainability. The reopening ceremony took place in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. During the event,…
Munich, Arena ,Nigeria — A dark cloud hung over Sunday night’s UEFA Nations League final as a football fan tragically lost their life after a fall during the match between Portugal and Spain. The final, hosted at the iconic Allianz Arena, saw Portugal clinch their second Nations League title after a dramatic penalty shootout victory…
Abuja, Nigeria:Aliyu Audu has tendered his resignation as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, effective immediately. In a letter dated June 8, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Chief of Staff, Audu announced his departure from the role, expressing deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve in the…
Madrid , Nigeria— Nigeria international Rasheedat Ajibade has officially parted ways with Atletico Madrid Femenino, bringing an end to her successful stint with the Spanish side. The 25-year-old forward played her final match for the club last weekend in a high-stakes encounter against Barcelona, marking the close of her chapter with the Liga F outfit….
Delta state, Nigeria: The Delta State Government has approved the release of ₦6.7 billion as its counterpart contribution to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant, aimed at bolstering basic education infrastructure across the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Works (Rural and Public Infrastructure), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, during a press briefing…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State — In a significant political development, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing national interest and ideological alignment with the ruling party. The announcement came during a press briefing in Uyo on Friday,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of distinguished academic and elder statesman, Professor Jubril Aminu, offering condolences to his family, the people and government of Adamawa State. Professor Aminu, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Education between 1985 and 1989, died in Abuja following a prolonged…
Ibadan, Oyo State — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has proposed a sweeping constitutional amendment that would introduce a single-term limit of five or six years for all elected public officials across Nigeria’s three tiers of government. Makinde made the proposal on Friday during a courtesy visit at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan, shortly after…
Kano, Nigeria — The long-running contest for the Emirship of Kano reached a fresh turning point on Sunday, as both Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II led parallel Eid-el-Kabir prayers at different locations across the state capital. Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was removed in May but later reinstated by court order, presided over…
Saudi Arabia, Nigeria: Nigerian pilgrims have joined hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, marking the official commencement of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The movement to Mina signals the start of the five-day religious journey, one of the central pillars of Islam. This year, over 1.47 million international pilgrims are participating…
Ogun state,Nigeria : Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a 2–0 win over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in an international friendly held on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Despite challenging weather conditions, team captain Rasheedat Ajibade led by example, netting both goals in the first half. She opened the scoring in…
Lafia, Nasarawa State — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sounded the alarm over a troubling spike in deaths among university lecturers across Nigeria, with over 60 reported fatalities in the past three months alone. National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, disclosed this concerning trend during the launch of a medical outreach…
Niger state,Nigeria:The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, has donated 600 bags of grains to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The donation, comprising 300 bags of 50kg rice, 150 bags of maize, and 150 bags of millet, was announced during a…
Abuja, Nigeria:The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) commitment to transformative governance, urging the federal government to establish a Special Intervention Fund to fast-track infrastructural development in the nation’s capital. Wike made this appeal during his monthly media briefing held at his official…
Abuja, Nigeria — Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has claimed that her removal from the Senate was not due to a seating row, but a calculated political maneuver by Senate President Godswill Akpabio aimed at punishing her for rejecting alleged corrupt demands. Speaking during a revealing interview with journalist Adeola Fayehun on YouTube, Natasha…
Oyo state, Nigeria:The Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under construction belonging to a well-known restaurant chain in Dugbe, Ibadan, following a rainstorm that struck the city on Sunday night. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, confirmed the action during an inspection of the site on Monday. He…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an ongoing feud between him and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, while also distancing himself from the recent State of Emergency declared in the state. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike maintained that contrary to popular…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 2,717 Nigerian intending pilgrims have been unable to obtain visas for the 2025 Hajj due to the closure of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s visa portal, despite repeated diplomatic interventions. In a statement issued by Fatima Usara, Assistant Director of…
Abuja , Nigeria : The National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, has called for collective action to combat menstrual stigma and promote hygiene awareness among schoolgirls across Nigeria. Speaking during a sensitization campaign at Government Science Secondary School, New Karu, in observance of the 2025 World Menstrual…
Kanostate,Nigeria: The European Union, in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Network (EEN) in Kano under the framework of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), aimed at promoting sustainable industrial growth through reduced energy consumption. At the launch event in Kano, Inga Stefanowicz, Head of the Green and Digital…
Abuja, Nigeria:The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has announced plans to engage key national stakeholders, including the Nigerian Governors Forum and media executives, as part of efforts to ensure the successful passage of proposed constitutional amendments by December 2025. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made this…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating period poverty in Nigeria by supporting the local manufacture of affordable sanitary pads and advocating for menstrual-friendly policies in schools and public institutions. Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim,…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been lauded as the first Nigerian leader to depart from what has been described as a long-standing tradition of presidential inertia, setting a new precedent in decisive leadership and policy implementation. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the administration’s second year in office, All Progressives Congress (APC) National…
Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria has officially launched a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform aimed at enhancing the country’s tuberculosis (TB) and HIV programmes across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a major milestone in its digital health transformation. This initiative represents the largest deployment of a digital health system in Nigeria’s…
Abuja, Nigeria:The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has formed a strategic partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to facilitate the integration and verification of employee data under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) using the National Identification Number (NIN). The collaboration aims to ensure that the biometric and demographic information of ECS enrollees…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils for three key federal universities: the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). The announcement comes in the wake of the dissolution of UNIABUJA’s former council in February and the subsequent controversial dismissal of Vice-Chancellor…
SOKOTO ,NIGERIA — His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH), in the Islamic lunar calendar. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on…
ABUJA , NIGERIA — Nigeria is on the cusp of securing multi-billion-dollar foreign investments following a strategic meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and top investors from Vietnam and Canada. Speaking to journalists after the high-level closed-door meeting, Dr. Alake expressed confidence that the collaboration could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s economy….
