By Aderonke Ojo The newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adeniyi, is optimistic about the future of wrestling in the country, citing the successful election as a sign of progress and reform in Nigerian sports. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Joint National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of a new state in the South-East geo-political zone. The committee, in a statement issued on Sunday, also announced the setting up of a sub-committee to further consider creation of states and local government areasContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has attributed the recent drop in food prices across the country to increased local production, targeted interventions, and the commencement of the harvest season. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made this known in Abuja on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Adisa Adams, has decried the increasing number of Nigerian young adults in their 30s being diagnosed with hypertension, describing the condition as a threat to their lives and future. Adams, who works with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), made the assertionContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Air Peace Ltd, on Sunday, commenced a direct flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to the London Heathrow Airport. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation andContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, a former two-term member of the Senate, says the nation is gradually easing towards sustainable prosperity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ashafa, a former Managing Director (MD) of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The leadership of Ibibio Traditional Council in Akwa Ibom has declared support for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and President Bola Tinubu. The council expressed the declaration while receiving Akpabio and his entourage, comprising some members of the National Assembly, at Nsit Ubium Palace of the OkuContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented artist living with autism, a.k.a Kind Toby, on Saturday night thrilled music fans at ‘The Big Concert 2.0’ in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kind Toby was among notable artists who held music lovers to a seriesContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Fans were thrilled by an electrifying showcase of boxing skill as the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame Championships returned in grand style. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at the Agege Stadium, Lagos, drawing large crowds of excited boxing fans. TheContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has disclosed that his administration is using golf to drive tourism and attract new investments into the state’s growing economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Otu stated this on Sunday during the Governor’s Golf and Business Tournament inContinue Reading
