By Patricia Amogu Dr Abubakar Musa, a former National Coordinator, Nigeria Young Famers Network (NYFN), has been appointed as the Global President, All Africa Youth Forum (AAYF). Musa, who is also the President, Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and a member of the World Farmers Organisation, will serveContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti says the legal icon, Chief Afe Babalola, has immortalised himself by investing in human capital development that will outlive him. Oyebanji gave the commendation on Saturday at the annual Afe Babalola Day held at the palace of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba RufusContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained Mr Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, and others from protesting in some areas in Abuja, including the Aso Rock Villa, on Monday for the release of detained Nnamdi Kanu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Ayida Foundation’s Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament reached its semifinal stage on Saturday, featuring thrilling contests and outstanding performances from young tennis talents across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is taking place at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. NowContinue Reading
By Mercy Neme The Delta government says it has resuscitated the payment of N15,000 monthly stipends to widows under the State’s Widows Welfare Scheme. The coordinator of the scheme, Isioma Okonta, said this while speaking with newsmen in Asaba on Saturday. Okonta said the beneficiaries of the scheme started receivingContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP–Kaduna South) has awarded N40million in scholarships to no fewer than 400 indigent students from his constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the funds, disbursed through the Sunday Marshall Katung Foundation, provided each beneficiary with N100,000 to support their education inContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says President Bola Tinubu will receive more than 2000 people coming on a historical voyage to Badagry during the 2026 Diaspora Festival. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this during the Fifth Door of Return Ceremony of The Diaspora FestivalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted coup. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Saturday said the report also madeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), in collaboration with renowned culinary expert, Chef Ruddy, has trained students of NOWA Secondary School, Abuja, on healthy cooking practices and creative food preparation as part of activities marking the 2025 World Food Day. The event, themed “Water is Life, WaterContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market extended its positive momentum on Friday, marking the third consecutive bullish session. The market’s upward movement was driven by gains in equities like: Eunisell Interlinked, UPDC, Sovereign Trust Insurance, Universal Insurance, Daar Communications and 34 other stocks. The market capitalisation increased by 0.42Continue Reading
