Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Victor Osimhen scored in the 38th minute to cancel out an Ivan Salvador goal two minutes earlier. The result placed the Super Eagles in the group’s thirdContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A political pressure group in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Concerned PDP League (CPDPL) has urged the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, not to contest again in 2027. The group gave the advice in Abuja on Sunday in a communiquéContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed the commitment to reposition minerals and metals sector to enhance socio-economy development in the country. A statement by Mr Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Solid Mineral Development, on Friday in Abuja, said the move would also transformContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Zuba, on Friday discharged and acquitted Mr Ewelike Samuel who was charged with theft and criminal breach of trust. The Attorney-General of the Federation charged Samuel of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) on eight counts bordering on the said offencesContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Government on Friday assured that it would now deliver the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway in 24 months, instead of in 2024. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Friday when he inspected the road. Umahi was accompanied on the inspection by Mr WaleContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus The 650,000 barrels Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single train located in Lekki, Lagos has commenced production. This was confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mr Anthony Chiejina, Group Head Corporate Communications, Dangote Group on Friday in Lagos. Chiejina said that the company startedContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Experts in technology and innovation say Nigeria needs stronger enforcement and improved capacity within law enforcement to deal with internet fraud. They made the assertion while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Mr Jide Awe, a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy AdvisorContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has pledged to tackle funding challenge in sports in the country. Enoh made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a technical meeting with federations ahead of the 13th African Games in Ghana from March 8 to March 24.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Ministry of Sports has released the list of sports the country will participate in at the 13th African Games scheduled to hold in Ghana, from March 8 to March 23. The ministry also released names of athletes and sports that have so far qualified forContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has announced the appointment of Mr Babatunde Okuneye, as its Registrar/Chief Executive. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Nkechi Onyenso, Chairman of Publicity and Advocacy Committee, ICSAN, on Thursday in Lagos. The News AgencyContinue Reading
