Speaker Abbas Attributes His Success to President Tinubu’s Backing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the tremendous support he receives from President Bola Tinubu, is the bedrock of his achievements in office. He also credited the productive partnership with the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, as a key factor contributing to his success. Speaker Abbas […]
Cameroonian George Elombi Named President of Afreximbank
By Oluwakemi Kindness Dr. George Elombi of Cameroon has been appointed President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), becoming the fourth person to hold the position since the Bank’s establishment. His appointment was ratified by shareholders during the 32nd Annual Afreximbank Meetings and associated events held in Abuja, […]
Tswako Foundation Holds U-18 Tennis Clinic, Tournament in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso. The Tswako Foundation has successfully concluded its 8th and enlarged edition of the Grassroots Tennis Clinic and Tournament for players aged 18 and under. The 3-day event, which held at the prestigious Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, featured an impressive turnout of young […]
FCT Volleyball Teams Thrill Fans at Moshood Abiola Stadium Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A Mini Volleyball Tournament has held at the Volleyball Court in Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium. The tournament featured teams from across the Federal Capital Territory, consisted of five male and four female teams. The clubs that participated include Apo Spikers, All Stars Volleyball Club, De Friends Volleyball Club, Games […]
Ejike Ugboaja Foundation Screens, Trains Basketball Students Across FCT
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Ejike Ugboaja Foundation on Saturday held a basketball training and screening exercise for secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT The event, took place at the basketball court of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuj. The founder of the Foundation Ejike Ugboaja, an ex-international basketball player and the first athlete […]
Adamu Named Grand Patron of Okwaraji Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Director General of the Nigerian National Sports Commission, Dr. Amos Adamu, has accepted the role of Grand Patron for the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Annual All Nigeria Secondary School Football Championship. Dr. Adamu made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation to his residence in Abuja. In his […]
Tinubu Hails PAPSS as Key to Africa’s Financial Independence
Honours Afreximbank’s Oramah with GCON at Annual Meeting in Abuja By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), urging all African nations to adopt the platform to reduce dependence on foreign currencies and accelerate intra-African trade. He stated this on Friday at the 32nd […]
Kenyan Court Declares Nnamdi Kanu’s 2021 Rendition Unlawful, Awards Damages
By Oluwakemi Kindness A High Court in Nairobi has ruled that the arrest and transfer of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021 was unlawful and in violation of his fundamental rights. Delivering judgment on June 24, 2025, Justice E.C. Mwita held that the actions leading to Mr. Kanu’s transfer amounted to […]
Tinubu Calls for Nationwide Mobilisation Against Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for collective national action against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria, stressing that the campaign must transcend government efforts and become a people-driven movement. The President made the remarks in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to […]
Invest at Home for Industrialisation, Dangote Tells Africans
By Oluwakemi Kindness Africa’s top industrialist, Aliko Dangote, says the continent must take a bold stand on economic self-reliance and industrialization, calling for an “Africa First” approach, similar to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s America First policy. Speaking at the ongoing Afreximbank conference at a session themed The Path to Making Africa Great Again, Dangote compared […]