By Olajide Idowu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 30 chairmanship and 332 councillorship seats in the local government election held on Saturday in Osun. Mr Hashim Abioye, Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), announced the results on state-owned television, Osun Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC), in Osogbo.Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Family Worship Champions (FWC) Football Club edged EFCC FC 4-3 on Saturday in a penalty shootout to claim the 2025 FCT President Cup title in Abuja. The thrilling final was played at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja. The match began dramatically, with FWC FC beingContinue Reading
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Saturday won the state’s edition of the 2025 President Federation Cup competition after defeating Ijele FC 3-0. In the final match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, striker Daniel Onyia scored in the 27th minute to give the Flying Antelopes theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) says Nigeria will likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on Feb. 28. Dr Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, said this on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occurContinue Reading
By Joshua Oladipo Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections in the state. Adeleke voted at Unit 9, Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Ede North Local Government Area at about 7:56a.m. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor arrived atContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has announced plans to cancel its Visa-on-Arrival policy and introduce landing and exit cards, which prospective visitors will pre-fill before coming into the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in Abuja during the closing ceremony of a weeklong capacity buildingContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the latest C4i intelligence tools into its surveillance operations will further enhance maritime security and regulatory compliance within the sector. The NIMASA’s Head, Public Relations, Mr Osagie Edward, made this known in Lagos. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Federal Government has expressed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening maritime collaboration with The Gambia to enhance regional security and economic growth. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, made this declaration at the Fourth Blue Economy Conference in Banjul. Oyetola, represented by the Director-GeneralContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops have in the last one week eliminated a total of 82 terrorists, nabbed 198 others and rescued 93 kidnapped hostages. This Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while giving an update on the operations of the militaryContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has called for legislation to ensure that all animals slaughtered in abattoirs are processed under controlled and hygienic conditions to guarantee public health. Maiha made the call on Friday in Abuja at the 2025 Ministerial News Conference. He emphasised thatContinue Reading
