By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ask a Nigerian how to spot an IJGB, short for ‘I Just Got Back’, referring to Nigerians returning from abroad, and you will get some amusing responses. From their unique mannerisms to their tendency to stand out, here are some classic signsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God have been recognised among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list which was released on SundayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dr George Nwaeke, the Head of Service (HOS) of Rivers State, says the state government is eager to host a top-notch Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA) again. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FEPSGA is an annual sports competition between Ministries Departments and AgenciesContinue Reading
By Martha Agas In 2024, Nigeria recorded several incidents of mine collapses, where scores of miners were trapped in pits. Many sustained severe injuries or lost their lives, while others were fortunate to be rescued. In the second half of the year, three major incidents were reported in Niger, Adamawa,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal promise of N10 million donation to the Super Eagles B team for qualifying for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The home-based Eagles defeated Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 on Saturday in Uyo to secureContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu has commended the Guards Brigade Nigerian Army for checkmating all forms of security threats in the nation’s seat of power as well as his personal security. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, gave the commendation at the eliteContinue Reading
By Patrick Anaso President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step to elevate the nation’s sports sector by prioritising its professional management, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), to foster a sustainable sports economy. Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of NSC, said this during a Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo International Alert, a leading peace building organisation, has built the capacity of civil society organsiations and Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on conflict sensitivity and climate adaptation approaches. The Country Director of International Alert, Dr Paul Nyulaku-Bemshima, made this known at a workshop on the Nigerian ConflictContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says it is committed to strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure framework in 2025. Its Director-General (D-G), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, made the commitment in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Ewalefoh said the commission would deploy innovative financing models and harness private sector expertiseContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the FCT Football Association (FCT FA), Mouktar Mohammed has directed the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee to investigate the ugly incident at the recently concluded FCT FA by-election. Mohammed said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
