NNL SUPER 8: OSUN UNITED AND KUN KALIFA WIN ON DAY 1
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Osun United and Kun Khalifa got their 2025 NNL Super 8 campaign off to strong starts with narrow 1-0 victories in their opening matches, placing them at the top of the standings after Matchday One. Osun United edged past Warri Wolves with a hard-fought 1-0 win, while Kun Khalifa recorded a similar […]
WAFCON 2025: SUPER FALCONS CRUISE PAST TUNISIA
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their quest for a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on a perfect note, after recording a dominant 3-0 win against Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo secured the Super Falcons a first-ever win […]
Breaking: Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi, Passes Away at 90
By: Julian Osamoto The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died at the age of 90. According to a family source who confirmed the news to Journalists, the revered monarch passed away in the early hours of Monday, just days after his 90th birthday celebration and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin […]
DG NILDS Condemns Kwara North Kidnappings Saga
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has expressed worries and deep concern over the recent spates of Kidnappings in Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas in Kwara North. While sympathising with the peace loving and good people of Lafiagi, Lata nna and Ndanaku in […]
Jaiz Bank Reports N23.48bn Profit in 2024
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, Jaiz Bank Plc, has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N23.48 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2024—representing a 108.99% increase from the N11.05 billion declared in 2023. The bank disclosed this in its audited financial results, noting a strong performance across key financial and […]
Reigning African champion Kolawole wins gold at Spain Grand Prix.
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Esther Kolawole (62kg), has beaten Haylie Jaffe of USA 10-0 by superiority to lift gold at the Grand Prix of Spain. The highly spirited African champion came into the encounter with confidence after a convincing 10-0 superiority over Lydia Perez Tourino of Spain in the quarter-final and a 4-1 […]
US Trains West African Health Workers to Tackle Future Epidemics
By: Uju Nwachukwu The United States Government has stepped up support for epidemic preparedness in West Africa, as seventeen public health emergency personnel from seven countries completed a regional training in Abuja. A statement released by the US embassy explains that the two-week intermediate-level programme, organised by the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
NILDS Targets Legislative Reform with Strategic Partnerships
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, says it’s intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s democratic institutions through two new strategic partnerships signed in Abuja. On Friday, July 4th, NILDS formalised Memorandums of Understanding with Rhizome Consulting Limited and the DOHS Cares Foundation, a move seen as part of a broader […]
CHAN 2025: Nduka, Daniel,33 Others make Provisional List
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional list for the Super Eagles B squad ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held next month across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The list features team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel, and striker Anas Yusuf. First-choice goalkeeper […]
NEPC Denies Promotion Irregularities, Faults Online Report
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has debunked claims of irregularities in its upcoming promotion exams, describing a recent online publication as misleading and factually incorrect. The report had accused the Council’s Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, of planning to promote staff in violation of procedure — an allegation NEPC says is false and […]