By Vivian Ahanmisi Team Nigeria athletes say they are well prepared and confident of winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships scheduled to hold in Lagos from Aug. 9 to Aug. 14. Some members of the team and officials expressed their optimism in separate interviews with the NewsContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adewale Adedeji, has reaffirmed his commitment to expanding access to quality education for children and youths in his constituency, irrespective of their financial status. Adedeji made the pledge on Monday inContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina brought the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a dramatic conclusion in New Jersey. Ferran Torres settled a tense final in the 106th minute, converting Nico Williams’ decisive assist to deliver Spain their secondContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Federal Government College, Ogbomoso, Class of ’96 Old Students’ Association, has called on the government to intensify efforts to address the country’s security challenges. The Class of ’96 Head Boy, Mr Olatunde Olatunbosun, made the call on Saturday in Ogbomoso during the school’s 34thContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Renewed Women’s Voices and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) Project is strengthening Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs) across the country to advance gender equality. The project is also strengthening WROs to advance women’s leadership and improve socio-economic wellbeing of women and girls. Mr Emmanuel Olonade, Communications Specialist withContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Stakeholders, including Team Lead, Commercial Business at Leadway Health, Mr Oluwafemi Awoleye, have urged various authorities to tackle persistent healthcare challenges in the country. They made the call during a media training organised by Leadway Assurance for members of the Nigerian Association ofContinue Reading
Beyond Runways: Nigeria’s airport revolution By Itohan Abara-Laserian, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s airports were viewed primarily as transport infrastructure, serving as gateways where aircraft landed and passengers began journeys. That perception is changing rapidly as airports evolve into economic hubs, logistics centres, technologyContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Stakeholders in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have called for stronger digital evidence management, inter-agency collaboration and continuous capacity building to help the country stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. They made the call during a specialised training on Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Evidence forContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The secretaries to the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State have been urged to drive the state’s THEMES+ agenda at the grassroots. Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG) gave the charge on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area on Friday demolished illegal shanties on Offin/Oreta Road. The enforcement, directed by the Chairman of the council, Mr Hammed Aroyewun, was carried out by officials of the council’s Environment and Waste Management Department. The council’s enforcement team alsoContinue Reading
