Self-centred politicians made it filthy in Nigeria– Fr. Obinyan
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – REV. Fr. Andrew Aigbe Obinyan was ordained a Catholic Priest of the Benin City Archdiocese 25 years ago. He is from Ubiaja, Esan South…
Gov Otu commends Tinubu for acting on NDDC slot
By Joseph Erunke Governor Bassey Edet Otu has commended President Bola Tinubu for acting decisively on the Cross River State nominee for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Otu, according…
Tinubu ‘ll use G20 Summit trip for FDI/ industrialization drive – Presidency
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Presidency on Friday said that President Bola Tinubu will use his attendance of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, to shop for…
Naira gains at investors, exporters window
The naira appreciated against the dollar on Friday as it exchanged at N740.38 at the Investors and Exporters window. The naira gained by 2.93 per cent compared to the N762.71…
CSOs express disappointment over N4.7m tobacco control allocation in 2023 budget
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja AS more Nigerians go down with tobacco-related diseases and deaths, Civil Society Organizations under the auspices of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance, NTCA, yesterday, expressed disappointment…
Tinubu urged to consider Imumolen as Youth Minister
Concerned Nigerian Youths, CNG has urged President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to approve the presidential candidate of the Accord Party during the February 25 presidential election, Christopher Imumolen, as the…
Transfer deadline day: Barca sign Portuguese duo Felix, Cancelo on loan
Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish champions said Friday. “Barcelona and Atletico Madrid…
Alleged missing LG funds: DSS detains suspended Ogun LG boss
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government area of Ogun State, Mr. Wale Adedayo has been reportedly detained by the Department of State Security Services…
Transfer deadline day: Man United confirm signing of Sofyan Amrabat
Manchester United have completed the signing of Sofyan Amrabat on loan from Serie A side Fiorentina. The Moroccan had been a subject of interest for United for a major part…
Kaduna Govt determined to revamp infrastructure, promote economic growth — Uba Sani
By Ibrahim Hassan, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated the commitment of his administration towards rapid development of Kaduna state, insisting that the administration will not relent…
Zamfara NMA suspends strike
Medical doctors in Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital (ASYBSH) Gusau in Zamfara have suspended their plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Sept. 4. This is contained in a statement…
Nigeria’s problem beyond legislative-executive rancour – Senate Deputy Minority leader
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Nigeria’s Deputy Senate minority leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi on Friday disclosed that the 10th Senate’s priority is national interest above political loyalty. He added that lifting…
West Ham ruin Luton’s homecoming to go top of Premier League
West Ham ruined Luton’s homecoming to Kenilworth Road as David Moyes’ men moved to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win on Friday. Set among rows of…
Greenwood moves to Getafe from Man United despite abuse allegations
Spanish team Getafe signed striker Mason Greenwood from Manchester United on loan on Friday, they said in a statement, despite allegations of abuse against the English forward. Greenwood had been…
Group plants 1,400 trees to tackle climate change in Plateau communities
By Marie-Therese Nanlong, Jos Within the week, the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru lamented the devastating effects of climate change and called for increased legislative policy and fiscal attention to…
Messi goes to Hollywood as Miami seek to close playoff gap
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face the MLS champions as their bid to make the playoffs takes them to Los Angeles on Sunday. Los Angeles FC are second in the…
Serie A: Ten-man Milan maintain 100 percent start at Roma
AC Milan continued their perfect start to the new Serie A season with Friday’s straightforward 2-1 win at Roma who struggled even after Romelu Lukaku made his debut from the…
Brazil name Elias to coach women’s national team
Three-time Copa Libertadores-winning coach Arthur Elias was named the new boss of the Brazilian women’s national football team Friday, after predecessor Pia Sundhage of Sweden stepped down following a disappointing…
Sokoto approves N20.3bn for palliative, others
The Sokoto State Government has approved N20.3 billion for the purchase of foodstuffs to caution the effect of fuel subsidy removal and other projects in the state. Alhaji Jabir Mai-Hula,…
Police dock woman who whipped, cuffed children in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a woman who whipped and cuffed children for playing football into her compound. This was followed…