By Aderonke Ojo Barca legends and African legends are set for battle in an exhibition game in Abuja for champions cup on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highly anticipated match will kick-off at 3:00p.m. local time (16:00 HContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The FATF announced Nigeria’s delisting at its plenary in Paris, France, on Friday. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated business mogul and philanthropist, Chief Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national icon. The President, in a tribute on Friday in Abuja, said the nonagenarian’s life exemplifies integrity, compassion, and selflessContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has replaced the nation’s security leadership to strengthen defence and internal security framework. This was announced in a statement on Friday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede hasContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦566 billion, 411 million dollars, and 1,502 properties in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC boss, represented by Wilson Uwujaren, the Director of Public Affairs, made the disclosure inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging credible and transparent elections. Tinubu administered the oath of office during an expanded National Economic Council meeting at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja. Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to unlock Nigeria’s sports potential, boost grassroots participation, and promote health, fitness, and excellence inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination was conveyed in a letter sent to the Senate for confirmation, according to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya over the death of former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. In a statement released on Wednesday by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Odinga as a towering figure in African politics.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs, has dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide, stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks. Boulos made the remarks in an interview on Friday, following a meeting withContinue Reading
