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Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the prestigious Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Chief (Mrs.) Leila Fowler, has died at the age of 92. Her death was confirmed on Sunday in a statement issued by the school, which she founded in 1991 in memory of her late daughter. “It’s with a heavy heart […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), exposing how technology-driven malpractice was undermining Nigeria’s admission process. Presenting the report in Abuja on Monday to the JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Jake Epelle revealed that the team uncovered 4,251 […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a seven-day warning strike. A communiqué signed by NARD’s President, Dr George Ebong with other executive members of the association conveyed the decision to commence the industrial action on Monday. The doctors characterised the FCT health system as suffering […]
Suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is set to return to the National Assembly later this month after fulfilling her six-month suspension. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attorney, Barr Victor Giwa stated this in an interview with reporters in Abuja, where he shared that the lawmaker was currently on vacation in London but has arranged to join […]
Mohau Nkota, the attacking midfielder for Bafana Bafana, has admitted that playing against Nigeria’s Super Eagles is always a formidable task. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Lesotho at Free State Stadium, Bafana currently tops Group C with 16 points from seven matches, buoyed by four consecutive wins over Benin and Zimbabwe. Benin sits in […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa yesterday morning ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier (Matchday 8) clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The journey to South Africa was not without uncertainty, as South African aviation authorities initially withheld a landing permit for the Nigerian chartered flight. Fortunately, the […]
The final schedule for the 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League has been slightly adjusted as the organisers announce a new date for the finals, set to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Teams are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday, September 15, with matches being held […]
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued to deliver thrilling action as Matchday 3 unfolded yesterday across the country. Fans were treated to a series of tightly contested matches, with notable results shaping the early standings of the season. In a closely fought encounter, Barau FC of Kano and Bendel Insurance of Benin settled for […]
Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United to take goalkeeper André Onana on loan. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed on his X handle yesterday. According to Romano, the agreement has been established at the club-to-club level, with the final call now resting solely with Onana himself. The 27-year-old […]
The French Embassy in Nigeria has launched the second edition of Fitness Core as part of its commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Nigeria through sports diplomacy and physical health initiatives. The embassy explained that integrating sports with health-oriented activities not only promotes physical fitness but also serves as an effective strategy for fostering friendship […]