Category: News

The Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has described the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh,  as very sad and sorrowful. Alhaji Abubakar extended condolences to the immediate family members, Benue people and Nigerians over the demise of the ex-minister. In a […]

There are moments in the life of a nation when glory finds its way home in quick succession. In less than two weeks, Nigeria’s women have lifted the country to the summit of African sport — first, the Super Falcons in Rabat, and now, D’Tigress in Abidjan. We celebrate D’Tigress not merely for winning their […]

A further 11 deaths resulting from malnutrition have been reported in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. That brings the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 212, including 98 children. At least 38 people have also been killed and 491 injured as a result of Israeli military activity over the past 24 hours, the […]

Kano State government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have procured 2,948 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) worth N1 billion to feed about 17,000 severely malnourished children in the state. Speaking during the distribution of the items at the primary healthcare centre in Takai local government area yesterday, the chief of […]

The Cross River State Council on Privatization has received bids for privatisation of the Nsadop Oil Palm and Boki Oil Palm Estates. Chairman of  the privatisation council, Chief Bassey Okon, stated yesterday that the technical bid opening exercise was aimed at reviving moribund state assets and putting them to productive use to create opportunities for […]

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said the state government would always present Staff of Office to monarchs who are qualified for such. He spoke in Asaba yesterday when he met with some political leaders and traditional rulers from Ukwuani local government area, urging communities that are desirous to have a monarch […]

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) has applauded and formally recognised the Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) as a legitimate and vital force in the defence of the Christian faith. The recognition was confirmed in an attestation letter signed by NSCEA Secretary, Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies. “It is with great pride that we […]

Al-Hilal have signed Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool on a three-year contract. The Saudi Pro League side secured a deal worth 53m euros (£46.3m) for the 26-year-old. He joined Liverpool in June 2022 from Portuguese side Benfica for an initial fee of £64million. Nunez scored 40 goals in 143 appearances for the Reds but […]

As the 2025/2026 football season kicks off in just a few days, excitement is reaching fever pitch, not just for the matches on the pitch, but also for the return of one of Africa’s most beloved football entertainment shows, Celebrity Fans Challenge. Now in its 8th thrilling season, the show promises more energy, excitement, and […]

The Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (Kan-Invest) has debunked a recent report released by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that the State received only $120,000 Foreign Capital Inflows in the first quarter of 2025. The report, published by thr the media, stated that only seven States attracted foreign capital in the first quarter of 2025, […]