By Eniola Elewude The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a seven-day flood advisory, warning of a medium flood risk in 17 states between July 21 and July 27. The agency said the alert followed rising water levels at key river monitoring stations, increasing the likelihood of localised floodingContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has dismissed reports alleging its suspension by the African Golf Confederation (AGC), saying they were false and misleading. NGF President, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, said on Tuesday that the reports published by some online platforms were malicious and not verified by the relevantContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Gaming Compliance International (GCI) has called on African governments to strengthen regulatory frameworks and promote licensed online gambling platforms to enhance consumer protection, create jobs and increase public revenue. GCI President, Mr Ismail Vali, made the call in an exclusive report made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Dr Tunde Masseyferguson, National Coordinator, National Mental Health Programme, says prioritising mental health in early years is critical to helping children attain excellence in school and life. Masseyferguson spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, on the sidelines of the graduationContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Women in Business and Politics has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her emergence marks a milestone for women’s leadership. The group’s Coordinator, Hassie Oyama, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the election reflectedContinue Reading
By Patience Omoha A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Monday adjourned until Aug. 17 the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case against the immediate past National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gabam was arraigned inContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Obidient Movement says it has intensified mobilisation of supporters for the presidential bid of Mr Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) can provide the leadership needed toContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Chief Executive Officer of CSO Media Integrated Ltd., Mr Dominic Ogakwu, says reforms by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) are strengthening confidence in technical and vocational education across Nigeria. Ogakwu said this in a report released on Sunday following the firm’s independent monitoringContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) has urged the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) (Chartered) to sustain its Schools Chess Championship initiative. NCF Vice-President, Adeyinka Adewole, made the call on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the second edition in Lagos. Adewole commended NIM for promoting grassroots chessContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, has described the late Rev. Dr William Okoye as a rare spiritual leader whose legacy will endure. Obi said this during a condolence visit to the cleric’s family on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
