NANPF Hails Tinubu On Nigeria-Brazil Aviation Deal, Urges NPFL To Maximise Benefits

The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, a move anticipated to significantly enhance air travel between the two countries and unlock extensive opportunities for Nigerian sports professionals. CSP Chijioke Kalu Erem, director of players’ safety and security at NANPF, […]

Akwa Ibom Moves Against Illegal Miners, Shuts Firms

The Akwa Ibom State government has expressed dismay at the proliferation of illegal mining sites in parts of the state, noting that such unwholesome practices by extractive firms, especially Chinese expatriates working with local collaborators, constituted economic sabotage. LEADERSHIP Sunday recalls that the worrisome trends led to the inauguration of the State Committee on Illegal […]

NSC Constitutes Electoral Committee For National Sports Federations Elections

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the composition of the Electoral Committee for the forthcoming National Sports Federations Elections. A statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission (NSC),noted that In line with the Commission’s mandate to uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability, the Committee has been entrusted with […]

MTN Empowers 500 FUTO Students

Telecoms giant, MTN, through its campus invasion programme, has empowered over 500 students with digital tools and a car aimed at inspiring, connecting and empowering young Nigerians with skills for sustainable development. This was made known by the MTN Youth Segment manager, Femi Adesina while interacting with newsmen at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri […]

75-yr-old Grandpa Arrested As NDLEA Destroys 178,000kg Skunk In Taraba Forest

A 75-year-old grandpa, Uchelue Ikechukwu, was among six suspects arrested with illicit substances in raids carried out by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in parts of Anambra State just as 30-year-old Alfa Andrew was taken into custody following the destruction of 178,750 kilograms of skunk on his 71.5 hectares of cannabis […]