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 Taiye Olayemi Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has pledged to take the Calabar Carnival global in 2025, to build on the event’s already impressive reputation as Africa’s biggest street party. Otu made the promise while declaring open the carnival’s street party on Saturday in Calabar. The NewsContinue Reading
Thse Executive Minds (TEXEM) chief executive, Dr Alim Abubakre, says the organisation is setting strategic measures to prepare leaders for the volatile new world order. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he said the organisation has introduced initiatives designed to equip leaders with the skills,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has urged passengers to exercise caution when boarding vehicles, especially during the festive season, to minimise the risk of road crashes. Mohammed gave the warning in a statement by the Corps Public Education OfficerContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu Traditional rulers and residents of border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states have refuted claims by Nigerien leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Nigeria is host to French military base and training camps. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited border communities in the states onContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State stated on Friday that security in the state had improved significantly in 2024, with no major breaches reported. Mutfwang made this remark while speaking to State House correspondents following his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. “I cameContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF) has urged Nigerians to ignore attempts by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military ruler of Niger Republic, to drag Nigeria into his country’s diplomatic row with France. The group made the call in a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary,Continue 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
