By Peter Uwumarogie Dr Abubakar Sani, a Consultant Cardiologist at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of energy drinks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observes that there has been an increased consumption of energy drinks amongst youths in Gombe metropolis and suburbs. Some youths toldContinue Reading
By Idris Olukoya A Muslim cleric, Mr Isiak Aderibigbe, has urged Nigerian leaders to prioritise peace in the nation and ensure stability of the economy in the year 2026. Aderibigbe spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday. According to him, all leadersContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take centre stage on Saturday in Marrakech, chasing a semi-final place as AFCON 2025 intensifies with a heavyweight quarter-final clash. Three-time champions Nigeria meet 2019 winners Algeria at the 45,000-capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech, with pride, history andContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their high-profile 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria’s Desert Foxes. The Super Eagles arrival at the Marrakech-Menara Airport on Thursday ahead of their 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria’s Desert Foxes.(PhotoCredit:NAN) The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed payments to members of Nigeria’s national footballContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has commiserated with a celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, following the death of her son. Obi, a former governor of Anambra, in his condolence message posted on his X handle on Friday, explained that he hadContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Pig Farmers Association of Nigeria (PIFAN) has appealed to governments at all levels to prioritise the allocation of land, finance and other resources to boost pig production and fully harness the sector’s value chain. The President of the association, Prof. Akin Adesehinwa, made the appeal inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its goal of conducting free, fair and credible elections that will be a reference point in Africa must be actualised in 2027. Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the commission, said this on Friday in Lagos, while delivering his opening addressContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, says all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have been resolved. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dikko’s remarks followed reports of players threatening to boycott training and travel to Marrakech for Saturday’sContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris Followers of Tijaniyya Islamic Sect across 15 countries from the West and North Africa are expected to converge on Katsina for the 40th Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass Maulud. The Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Sheikh Muhammad Hadi-Balarabe, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Katsina. Hadi-BalarabeContinue Reading
