By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A Professor of Sociology, Lai Olurode, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to revoke housing allocations from 1,357 Nigerians across 33 states due to payment defaults. Olurode, a former Dean, Faculty of Social Science, University of Lagos, said that the socio-economic impact of suchContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME, conducted on Thursday. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made this known in Abuja on Sunday. Benjamin urged candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” to either 55019 or 66019 usingContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged leaders to rise to the occasion with humility and a clear sense of purpose to ensure peaceful coexistence among their citizens. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said this in Abuja as Christians all over the world mark PalmContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) has appointed Omatseye Nesiama, a former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), as a referee for the 3rd Africa U18/U20 combined championships slated for Oran, Algeria. The appointment was conveyed in a letter obtained by the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The 2025 edition of the African Spelling Bee has concluded in Abuja with a colourful display of intellect, resilience, and cultural pride. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the edition marked the first time the prestigious continental contest has been hosted in West Africa. SinceContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike Tomato growers have expressed concern over the recent Tuta Absoluta virus infestation of the crops currently affecting the price of the produce in the various markets across the country. They expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Deontay Amate has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Captain’s Cup in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, which teed-off on Monday, ended on Saturday night at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Amate, who played offContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has urged Nollywood actors and other industry players to prioritise healthy lifestyle to avoid imminent health breakdown. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rollas made the call at the beginning of the 2025 “Annual WalkContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje An analyst, Ms Deborah Olabelurin, has emerged winner of the second edition of the 2025 ‘Hansik’ (Korean food) contest final round held in Abuja, carting home a N1 million cash prize and a trip to Korea. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hansik is widelyContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie/Aderonke Ojo Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Volleyball Club and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers finished in 10th and 11th positions respectively at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two teams, who represented Nigeria in the championship,Continue Reading
