By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government initially imposed a 4:00p.m. to 8:00a.m. curfew on the affected LGAs but later extended itContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Investors have been urged to diversify their portfolios beyond equities by embracing alternative investment vehicles to reduce risks, preserve wealth and enhance long-term returns. The Managing Director of Globalview Capital Ltd., Mr Aruna Kebira, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Kwara Government in collaboration with development partners have intensified advocacy for the integration of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights services with communicable disease interventions across communities in Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, under the Advancing Integrated Health Services DeliveryContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has expressed confidence in the ability of the country’s beach volleyball teams to excel at the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Nations Cup scheduled to hold in Badagry, Lagos, from July 3 to July 7. The federation said both the men’s and women’sContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu Retired Assistant Controller General (ACG) Oluyole Olasumbo, Zonal Coordinator in-charge of Zone F and K Commands, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has advised officers of the service to continue to serve with patriotism, discipline and professionalism. Olasumbo gave the advice at the pulling-out parade and retirement ceremony organisedContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Mr David Ugolor, says illicit financial flows represent one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s economic development, democratic governance and social justice. Ugolor said this at a two-day capacity-building workshop organised by ANEEJ with support fromContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Iran held Egypt to a 1-1 draw in Group G on Friday in Seattle to keep their hope of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup round 32 alive. Egypt, who had already qualified for the knock-outs, took the lead inside five minutes when Muhammad Salah’s left-footed shootContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Cape Verde national football team coach, Pedro Leitão Brito, commonly known as Bubista, says his team will approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup knock-out game against defending champions Argentina with the right attitude. Cape Verde qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup inContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu The Kaduna Medium Security Custodial Centre has commended Gov. Uba Sani for providing financial support to inmates recently granted state pardon. The centre said the gesture would encourage the beneficiaries to become law abiding citizens and ease their reintegration into society. Gov. Sani, had on June 12,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving trafficking routes and organised criminal networks, was fuelling insecurity in Nigeria. The UNODC Country Representative, Cheikh Toure, gave the warning at the commemoration of the 2026Continue Reading
