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An 8-year-old pupil of Government Primary School, Ikot Uboh in Akwa Ibom State, Abasiofon Udeme Udoekpo, has escaped from the grips of suspected kidnappers after raising an alarm during her abduction. The abduction occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday June, 3, 2025,…
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji has welcomed a new batch of employees into the agency, saying the agency was entering a new chapter of service excellence and public trust. Adedeji said the induction of the new workers followed…
The Senator representing Niger North and Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Abubakar Sani Bello has donated the sum of N50million in aid of the devastating flood that ravaged Mokwa, Niger State. The donation was announced on behalf of the Senator Bello by a…
Renowned American actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his ‘King of the Hill’ role, is dead. The 59-year-old actor was shot dead on Sunday, June 1, 2025, by his neighbour, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, during a dispute in San Antonio. The San Antonio Police Department on Monday said…
About 1,500 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators may have to shut down operations across Nigeria as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline elapsed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. This has sparked fears of job losses in the sector and potential underground market…
In a heartfelt response to the tragic accident that claimed the lives of twenty-two of Kano State’s athletes, team official and journalist, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, a prominent presidential aspirant for the upcoming elections of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has…
Francisca Ordega believes the Super Falcons have the quality to win a record-extending tenth title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Super Falcons had a disappointing outing at the last edition of the competition where they finished in fourth position,…
Officials of world football-ruling body, FIFA, have arrived in Nigeria to superintend a two-day workshop for chairmen and chief operating officers of Nigeria’s football leagues and premier league clubs, taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, 3rd June and…
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The goalkeeping sector is…
President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, has revealed that the union has successfully negotiated wage increase of up to 300 per cent for some oil and gas workers. Osifo said that the union’s ongoing push…
Veteran Fuji musician King Saheed Osupa has applauded the contribution of the founder of Water FC Academy of Abuja, Makanjuola Nureni, to the development of grassroots football in Nigeria. The iconic musician gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the FIFA…
Portuguese giants Benfica have joined the race to sign KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare. Arokodare caught the eye with his impressive performances for Genk in the 2024/25 season. The Nigeria international finished as top scorer in the Belgian Pro League with 21 goals. The…
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has confirmed the complete lineup for its historic PFL Africa event, with Nigeria’s undefeated MMA sensation Juliet Ukah set to take centre stage. Ukah, who also serves with the Nigeria Police Force, is scheduled to face South Africa’s…
The executive secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, has been appointed to the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO). By the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on…
The CEO of a facility management company, Bloom PFM, Mr. David Korede has tasked builders and construction managers to involve facility managers in the design and construction phases as it is essential for achieving long-term building performance, sustainability, and…
Addressing the misconceptions around savings elements within life insurance policies, the head, Retail Life Technical at AIICO Insurance Plc, Babajide Osopale stated that, “a common misconception we continue to see is the idea that life insurance works like a savings account…
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, yesterday said the Nigerian Navy expect the arrival of fast-moving offshore patrol vessels from Turkiye, Singapore, France and China to fight oil theft, piracy and other Marítime Crimes in the nation’s Waterways…
Group managing director and chief executive officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc, Temi Popoola, has emphasized the need for African policymakers, capital market leaders, and development stakeholders to collaboratively innovate the continent’s growth model. He…
