The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the escape of 119 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centres in Suleja, Niger State, following a rainstorm, which destroyed parts of the facility’s structures on Wednesday…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted flight operations out of Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos to the D Wing following a fire outbreak at the facility. The fire outbreak occured…
Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, Abia State command has said it will not compromise the ongoing war against oil-theft and pipeline vandalism in the country in the state. The commandant, Usman Alfadarai stated this yesterday when…
Enugu State government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that flouters of the order would face the full wrath of the law. It also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and…
A frontline national civil society organization (CSO), Empowerment for Unemployed Youths Initiative (EUYI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfil his campaign promises and rid his administration of corruption and ineptitude…
Immediate past Governor of Benue State Samuel Ortom has said till today, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, remains his leader and mentor. Ortom who disclosed this during the celebration of his…
Manufacturers of Natures Gentle Touch haircare range, Recare Limited has taken a proactive step towards environmental sustainability by carrying out a clean-up of the popular Aswani Road in the Isolo area of Lagos. The firm as part of its…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi State High Court restraining it from arresting former governor Yahaya Bello. In the notice filed on…
National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) yesterday put forth N350,000 proposal for a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. This came amid ongoing negotiations between the organised labour and the federal government for a new…
The probe committee instituted by Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate the former governor, Nasir El-Rufai over the loans taken by his administration has directed the Ministry of Finance to supply documents relating to financial…
Kebbi State government has released N309,584,041.80 to its indigenes studying abroad. Governor Nasir Idris, who approved the amount, said the money is for the payment of foreign scholarship to indigenes of the state studying in India and…
Expectations are high as the 10th edition of the Okpekpe international 10km road race marks 30 days before the start of the first World Athletics label road race in West Africa. Organizers of the historic event say a lot of programmes have…
Former Super Eagle coach Samson Siasia has left out Mikel Obi from his Nigeria all-time best XI because he is “too stubborn”. Former FC Nantes striker Siasia himself won the 1994 AFCON in Tunisia and featured at the 1994 and 1998 World…
PremiumTrust Bank has reinstated its unwavering commitment to the growth and development of athletes and sports in Nigeria after a successful sponsorship of the inaugural PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, showcasing…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Africa on Wednesday announced Nigeria as the regional winner of the Cricket Initiative of the year 2023, with the PwC Under 17 Cricket Championship also adjudged the rallying point for its national…
The Imo State Football Association (FA) has called on all clubs in the state to register for the 2024 league season. Secretary of Imo FA, Gordy Ndudi, said there will be four groups of four clubs each who will play to produce group winners…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a N6 million fine on Kwara United for the disruption of live broadcast of their matchday 31 clash against Akwa United. In a two count summary jurisdiction, the Ilorin based club was…
Austria manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club’s head coach in the summer. The former Manchester United boss said “there has been contact” between himself and Bayern but would not be drawn on…
Mauricio Pochettino admitted Chelsea “gave up” in Tuesday’s 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal, but sought to defend his players by insisting some of the game’s greats had similar off days. Leandro Trossard’s fourth-minute strike opened the scoring…
Daniil Medvedev believes the addition of Gilles Simon to his coaching team can help him understand clay better as the world No 4 looks to build confidence on his least favourite surface ahead of the French Open starting next month.…
Erling Haaland will miss Manchester City’s trip to Brighton because of injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Wednesday. Haaland was not in the squad for the FA Cup semi-finals victory over Chelsea on Saturday after picking up a muscle…
Former Manchester City striker, Carlos Tevez is currently undergoing a series of tests at a clinic in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of San Isidro after suffering chest pain. Independiente confirmed that Tevez had been hospitalised via an…
Rafael Nadal said yesterday that he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels “capable enough to compete well”. The 14-time Roland Garros champion conceded that if the action in Paris were to kick off today, he would not be…
The Honorable Minister of State for Education, Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, had emphasised that deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) will boost Nigeria’s technological capabilities in teaching and school security monitoring. He spoke at…
The office of the President of the National Association of University Students (NAUS) is pleased to announce the Founder/General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries HRM. Apostle Dr. Chibuzo Gift Chinyere as a national grand patron of the…
Lux Mundi University Umuahia has offered tuition-free scholarships to 27 students of the university from Umuahia and Oboro, the host communities, and those born there. The registrar of the university, Blessing Ibebunjo stated this while…
In a concerted effort to enhance the administrative backbone of Nigerian Universities, Registrars across Nigerian Universities and other critical stakeholders have gathered with a shared mission to elevate governance standards within their…
Governor of Plateau State Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has said strengthening the strategic alliance between the United States (US) and Nigeria would help to tackle the current security challenges in some parts of the country. Mutfwang, who was…
The founder of Sustainable National Movement (SNM), Kayode Arimoro, has called on President Bola Tinubu to recall the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, back to work. He noted that the…
Core Northern professional forum (CNPF) has upbraided Senator Kabiru Marafa over his scathing attacks on the defence minister, Mr Bello Matawalle for standing solidly behind the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration. CNPF…