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The Federal Government has announced the establishment of International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts West Africa Regional Office and Training Centre to be hosted by the National Hydrographic Agency (NHA). This venture positions Nigeria to tap into the 90 million…
At least 12 persons travelling from Zaria local government area of Kaduna State were attacked and killed by hoodlums in Mangu local government area of Plateau State at the weekend. It was gathered that some other travellers sustained various degree of injuries and were rushed…
Self-styled street singer, Hakeem Okikiola Badmus popularly called Portable, has released a new single titled ‘Dabarabomi’. This is coming on the heels of his latest controversy involving Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, which Portable characteristically berated as he does to…
The chief executive officer of Digital Equity Africa, Mrs. Justina Nnam Oha, has assured that her organisation was raising and mentoring the next generation of global artificial intelligencence innovators in the country. In a statement she signed recently in Lagos, she…
The first batch of 558 pilgrims from Kwara State, on Saturday, returned to Ilorin, the state capital, after completing the 2025 holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims, who were in high spirit, arrived at the Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, aboard a…
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has issued a firm directive to all officers, warning against illegal detention, meddling in civil matters, especially land disputes, and extortion. This follows reports of unlawful detention of citizens for…
A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber, on Friday night, detonated an explosive device at a crowded fish market in Konduga local government area of Borno State, killing 10 persons and injuring seven others. Security sources and eyewitnesses confirmed that the attacker…
A total of nine (9) inmates regained their freedom from correctional facilities in Ilorin, Kwara State, following the payment of their fines by a philanthropist who chose to be anonymous. LEADERSHIP reports that six of the inmates were freed from Oke-Kura prison, while the…
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced that former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, will be among the eminent Nigerians to be honoured during the institution’s 15th combined convocation ceremonies. Also listed…
Some concerned stakeholders in Kogi State have called on the Federal Government to act decisively to end killings in Kogi State to avert potential national food crisis This concern was raised during a reception in organised to honour Kogi State Head of Service, (HoS), Elijah…
A group, the Conscience of Ogoni People (COOP), has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria to challenge the decision of the Court of Appeal, which dismissed its suit seeking the exoneration of foremost environmental rights activist, late Kenule Saro-Wiwa, and eight others,…
Pakistan’s DAWN newspaper claimed that the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) No. 15 Squadron, known as the “Cobras”, based in Kamra and equipped with Chengdu J-10C multirole fighters, were credited for shooting down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets during a conflict on the night of…
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The University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State, has declared its full readiness to host the 2025 edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), scheduled to take place in November. Vice chancellor of UNIJOS, Professor Tanko Ishaya, made the announcement during a…
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala among 24 players for the Super Falcons’ quest for a 10th continental title at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations…
National Sports Commission, NSC, has described the demise of former Kano Pillars chairman Alhaji Abba Yola as a painful loss to the Country’s Sports family. According to a statement signed by Dr Kehinde Ajayi, Director Press, NSC, the Kano born Sports administrator was a…
The Chartered Pension Institute of Nigeria (CPIN) has said it intends to honour top management staff with long years of experience and contributions towards the development of the pension industry with honorary/direct membership in its forthcoming induction program billed for…
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has emphasised the importance of deliberate investment in sports development within the Corps, describing sports as a “goldmine” for national…
