By Ijeoma Okigbo Taiwo Oriss, Secretary General of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), said the federation has assembled a stronger team more than before, ahead of the U19 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifiers. Oriss spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the backdrop ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of 192 Battalion operating in 81 Division Nigerian Army have busted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate, while transporting a truck load of smuggled ammunition to Anambra State. The Director, Army public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday, said the truck was intercepted alongContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye A Fire and Disaster Management Expert, Mr Virgil Akama, has called for the implementation of proper safety regulations and standards in firefighting in the country. Akama, who is also the Managing Director, Assetbow Limited, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah The Co-founder of Nigeria Radio Awards, Mr Williams Archibong, has described ‘On-Air-Personalities’ (OAPs) in Nigeria as catalyst for socio-economic development. Archibong said this at a news conference and official unveiling of the Nigerian Radio Awards (NRA) in Abuja on Monday. He said OAPs deserved recognition for theirContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged his support to the Benue State Football Association (BSFA), led by its Chairman, Paul Edeh. A statement issued on Sunday by Malu Iorngulum, Secretary, BSFA, stated that Gusau made the pledge when he hosted the executiveContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz African Heads of State and Government have declared their commitment to advancing integration, development and cooperation within the continent. Mr Dele Alake, Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The leaders, representing the Bureau ofContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia Government says it will collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in critical areas of job creation for youths and healthcare delivery for the rural populace. Gov. Alex Otti said this on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ StreamContinue Reading
Address on Status of Regional Integration in ECOWAS- President Tinubu • Your Excellency President Azali Assoumani, Chairperson of the African Union; • Your Excellency William Ruto, President and Head of State of the Republic of Kenya; • Your Excellency Musa Faki Chairperson of the African Union Commission; •Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Victory Gbakara, one of the contestants for the Nigerian Idol, season 8 edition, has emerged winner of the show, walking away with N100m grand prize. This was announced by Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa, popularly known as IK, the host of the show, during the grand finale held in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has pledged to protect Benin artefacts returned to the country from different parts of the world as a way of archiving the history of the people. Tinubu made the commitment on Friday in Abuja when he received the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’EdoContinue Reading
