ARCN Begins Process to Enlist Colleges in TETFund
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Dabban, says the Council has commenced the process of enrolling all ARCN colleges into the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention scheme. He disclosed this during his maiden familiarisation visit to the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa (FCHDK), in […]
Reps Donates N20m to Family of Slain Kebbi Vice-Principal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday announced a N20 million donation to the family of Hassan Makuku, the Vice-Principal of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, who was tragically killed during a bandit attack in Kebbi State. Makuku lost his life while shielding students during […]
Castmog Ladies Relegated as NWFL Confirms Revised Premiership Fixtures
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL Secretariat, has officially relegated Castmog Ladies from the 2025/2026 Premiership after the club failed to meet mandatory licensing and registration requirements for the new season. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja, by NWFL Media Director Samuel Ahmadu. While three clubs received pre-season warnings, only […]
Nigeria to Host 2025 West Africa Trophy as Four Nations Clash in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria is set to host the 2nd edition of the West Africa Trophy, scheduled for December 2025, at the Cricket Oval, Package B of MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja The tournament will feature four nations; Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zambia, in a high-stakes contest for regional cricket supremacy. The Nigeria […]
Jamaican Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, leaving a towering legacy in music and film. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed that the iconic Jamaican singer and actor passed away following a seizure and complications from pneumonia. Cliff’s career, spanning over six decades, helped propel Jamaican music onto the global stage. Hits […]
Edo NDLEA Arrests Influencer Over Sale of Cannabis-Laced Cookies
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 19-year-old social media influencer, Praise Nwogu, popularly known as Candy, for allegedly promoting and selling cookies laced with cannabis online. NDLEA State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed in a statement on Monday that another suspect, 25-year-old Ebong Oghosa, […]
NVBF Hails Customs Women After Super Championship Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso . President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has congratulated the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team after their straight-sets victory over the Ghana Air Force to win the 2025 Super Volleyball Championship in Accra. Nigeria Customs sealed the title with a 3–0 win (25–20, 25–23, 25–14) on Sunday […]
Imo, Plateau Police Place Ban on Sale, Use of Fireworks
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Imo and Plateau State Police Commands have imposed a comprehensive ban on the sale, possession, and use of fireworks and knockouts, citing public safety concerns. In Imo State, the directive was reaffirmed on Sunday via X by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry. The statement warned, “Anyone found selling, possessing, […]
Nigeria Customs Emerges Winner of 2025 Super Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team clinched the 2025 Super Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 victory over the Ghana Air Force on Sunday, November 23, at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana. The set scores read 25–20, 25–23, 25–14. Nigeria’s sole representative went unbeaten throughout the tournament, securing decisive wins […]
FG Holds Urgent Talks to Avert ASUU Strike as Ultimatum Expires
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government, through the Yayale Ahmed Renegotiation Committee, has scheduled high-level meetings today, Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in a bid to prevent a looming strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Following these talks, ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) is expected to convene to determine […]