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The case of detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, continued in Federal High Abuja on Friday, with the accused appearing in court to personally defend himself. As of press time, the case has been called and the IPOB leader announced appearance for himself. The development followed through withdrawal […]
Nigerian entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders are set to play a central role as the GUBA Awards hosts its first-ever Caribbean edition in Barbados in the next month of November. Organised in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados, the event has already seen Nigerians make up a significant majority of early […]
Few Nigerians have so deftly combined enterprise, vision, and patriotism as Thomas Akoh Etuh – an entrepreneur whose hands-on leadership has helped transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, restore confidence in domestic industry, and rekindle faith in the power of private initiative to drive national renewal. With over 36 years of experience spanning agriculture, banking, telecommunications, […]
A massive fire has destroyed more than 500 stalls at Shuwaki Market in Gari local government area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the statement, the fire broke out on Wednesday, October 22, […]
The presidential hopeful for the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) and Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to enhance the visibility of wrestling in Nigeria if elected as president of the NWF. He made this commitment while presenting his manifesto to the electoral committee in Abuja yesterday, outlining his vision […]
The Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) has recently announced its initiative to promote Taekwondo across Nigeria. This initiative will involve partnerships with various Taekwondo institutions throughout the country, aiming to elevate the sport and showcase its potential to bring international recognition and success to Nigeria. The announcement was made by Culture and Events Officer Yunijin […]
Ahead of this weekend’s National Sports Federations board elections, candidates vying for the presidency of various federations have commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) electoral committee for its seamless and transparent process leading up to the elections. The aspirants, in separate interviews with journalists following their manifesto presentations before the committee led by Dr. Simon […]
Shettima Mohammad Shagir, a presidential candidate in the upcoming Nigeria Shooting Federation (NSF) elections, has pledged to align the federation’s objectives with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, aimed at enhancing sports development across the country. Shettima made this vow while presenting his manifesto to promote shooting sports before the Electoral Committee of the […]
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has been appointed as an Ambassador for the Lagos Women Run, coinciding with the approach of the 2025 edition of the event. The project’s coordinator, Tayo Popoola, informed our correspondent that Dr. Oduwole will serve as the Special Guest of Honour and a new ambassador for […]
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the immediate dissolution of the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi. The decision was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula. According to the Governor, “the decision to dissolve the board is aimed at […]
