By Aderogba George Journalists covering the human trafficking and irregular migration beat have been urged to be in-depth in reportage, and to go the extra mile in investigating and exposing the heinous crimes. The call was made on Saturday in Abuja at the closing session of a three-day training onContinue Reading
By Toba Ajayi A Youth-led Environmental Organisation, Green Globe Initiative on Friday embarked on a climate awareness march to sensitise the public on climate and environmental sustainability. The Founder, Green Globe Initiative, Mr Akintola Akinyemi, led the Nigeria Climate Awareness March in Ilorin. Akinyemi called on the public to beContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri Balasubramanian, says India through its flagship Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme has trained no fewer than 200,000 officials from over 160 countries, since inception. The ITEC Programme was launched by the Indian Government on Sept. 15, 1964. BalasubramanianContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Kadiri The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has reaffirmed commitment to upholding and promoting prudence, transparency and accountability in government financial transactions. Madein gave the assurance in statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Bawa Mokwa, Director (Press), Office of the Accountant General ofContinue Reading
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
