By Salif Atojoko Russian Minister of Sports, Oleg Matytsin, said expanding cooperation with African countries in high-performance and mass sports would build a bridge between Russia and Africa. Matytsin said this in a statement released by Roscongress, organisers of the Second Russia-Africa Summit 2023, on Monday. He said this couldContinue Reading
By Mercy Obojeghren The Federal Government has ordered security agencies to beef up surveillance patrols around the second Niger Bridge and its surroundings to prevent further vandalisation. Mr Mahmuda Mamman, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, disclosed this on Monday in Asaba while inspecting the bridge whichContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Team Nigeria on Sunday emerged as the overall winner of the maiden African Admiral Porbeni Canoe Race championships in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championships which also served as an Olympics pre-qualifier event began on Thursday ended on Sunday at the JabiContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A Civil Society Organisation, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM), said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should compensate Nigerians with two trillion Naira for losses during the naira redesign by the suspended Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The group said this in a letter to the CBN dated July 6Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Department of State Services (DSS) has not released Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a competent source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The source said on Sunday that contrary to reports in a section of the media,Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu An educationist, Mr Kennedy Ozoemena, Deputy Director, Secondary Education Board has advised parents to build a positive relationship with their children’s teachers to improve children’s academic achievements and emotional well-being. Ozoemena, who is also the Head, Mentoring Unit of the board gave the advice at the 23rdContinue Reading
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma More than 300 adults and children on Saturday benefited from a medical outreach organised by an area headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to celebrate 26th anniversary. The Calvary Area Headquarters in Lagos Province 89 organised the outreach in collaboration with Chike Okoli Foundation, EmzorContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Zion FC of Agege have emerged winners of the inaugural Nigeria Health Champions Cup football tournament, organised by Green Sports Africa. The team defeated Dia Light FC of Alagbado 2-0 in a thrilling final match played at the Alade Sports Centre, Ajasa Command, Ipaja, Lagos. Messiah FCContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh A Civil Society Organisation, Save Nigerian Movement (SNM), has condemned call by some individuals and groups for the resignation of Mr Yusuf Bichi, the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS). The group, in a statement signed by its Convener, Rev. Solomon Semaka, on Saturday in Abuja saidContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government on Friday launched the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) to boost digital skills and export of technology. The launch of the NDLF, was championed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The NDLF was targeted at creating universal access to digital literacy educationContinue Reading
