By Usman Aliyu A new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), on Thursday, revealed that climate change is undermining the global efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The document, christened United in Science Report, said at this half-time point of the 2030 agenda, that scienceContinue Reading
By Remi Koleoso Movement of people and business activities were on Thursday temporarily suspended as major roads in Ogbomoso town were taken over to welcome the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Laoye. The ecstatic residents mounted various points on the streets at different locations, eager to have a glimpseContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh All 24 countries that will trade tackles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire have sealed qualification for the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five-time AFCON champions Cameroon on Tuesday spanked Burundi 3-O to complete the star studded listContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development has called on the leadership of the sports federations in the country, to show more commitment to improving their respective federations. The minister stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with sports federations’ presidents and secretaries. He saidContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will take the match against Sao Tome and Principe seriously, in spite already securing 2024 AFCON qualification. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will on SundayContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday announced the postponement of the kickoff of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. It said the kickoff of the league scheduled for Sept. 9, was postponed to allow board members focus on the AnnualContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to investigate crude oil theft and loss of revenue from gas has vowed to unveil identities of those behind oil theft in the country. Rep. Kabiru Rurum, chairman of the committee said this while speaking with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President, Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN), Soye Elekima has called on Nigerians to engage more in physical fitness training to prevent cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases. Elekima stated this on Monday in Abuja at a news conference to unveil the 2023 `Shape Up Nigeria30x30Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A socio-economic pressure group, Arewa Economic Forum, has urged President Bola Tinubu, to be fair and equitable in the appointment of competent Nigerians into government positions. The Chairman of the Forum, Ibrahim Dandakata, who said this in a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, specifically cited appointmentsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Tuesday in Abuja released its schedule for matchday one of the upcoming 2023-2024 campaign season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the season is scheduled to kickoff on September 9. At a colourful draw held in Abuja, theContinue Reading
