By Aderonke Ojo The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adeniyi, has visited national wrestlers in camp in Abuja and presented a new bus to the federation. Adeniyi, who recently assumed office as NWF president, said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to improving athletes’ welfareContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as a courageous soldier, a man of faith and a champion of troops’ welfare. Oluyede stated this on Sunday at the One Year Remembrance Church Service heldContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Leventis Foundation Nigeria says it is partnering with development banks, financial institutions and private investors to design innovative mechanisms that can help young farmers start, scale, and sustain their agribusinesses. Alhaji Ahmed Mantey, Chairman of the foundation, who said this on the sidelines of the 2025 AgriculturalContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Tak Namgung, Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, has commended Nigeria for growing stronger partnership with Korea Republic in creativity and innovation. Namgung said that at the commemoration of National Day of the Republic of Korea in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo 19 coaches out of 25 have earned the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) certification at the just concluded Olympic Solidarity Beach Volleyball Coaching Course in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FIVB is responsible for setting rules, organising international competitions like the Olympic GamesContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo City Football Club of Abuja, a Nigeria National League (NNL) side, has unveiled its new team jersey in a colourful ceremony at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event featured a novelty match againstContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has affirmed its determination to continue to use its influence to lead the way in seeking solutions to climate change matters in Africa and beyond. The Special Adviser to the President on National Economic Council (NEC) and Climate Change, Rukaiya El-Rufai, said this inContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state so far. Soludo made the remark during his victory speech in Awka on Sunday after being declared winner of the Nov. 8 governorshipContinue Reading
By Maureen Atuonwu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes. Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, made the declarationContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN) has called for urgent reforms in the nation’s criminal justice system to decongest the rising number of inmates in correctional centres across the country. The Executive Director of PFN, Dr Jacob Tsado, made the call at PFN’s Family Weekend and 2025 AnnualContinue Reading
