The national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for South-South, Hon. Victor Giadom, has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State must have to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to win anything in the state. Giadom stated this on Tuesday during Wikeâs Thank-You Visit to the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that all funds it receives from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) are tied to specific projects and not given as free grants or gifts. In a statement released on Friday, the NFF said the clarification was necessary following widespread misinformation on…
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have been nominated for top honours at the 2025 CAF Awards, though Nigeriaâs national team failed to make the shortlist for the National Team of the Year category. CAF announced the nominations on Wednesday, with Osimhen making the final ten-man list for the Menâs Player of the…
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, ending over five years of restrictions imposed due to security concerns. This decision follows significant improvements in the stateâs security landscape. Announcing the development at a weekend press briefing, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, highlighted the economic…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the Womenâs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a dramatic 2-1 win over South Africa, sealed by a late goal from defender Mitchel Alozie. With the match seemingly heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long ball into the South African…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday listed Nigeria among the eight countries likely to run out of supply of HIV treatments soon. This is as the Trump administrationâs decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has âsubstantially disruptedâ supply of HIV treatments in the countries. The global health agency said that Nigeria, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho,…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, says the board has opened the Exceptionally Brilliant Window for candidates below 16 years old to sit for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede, who is also a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, was a guest on…
The gospel music world is reeling from the devastating loss of Aduke Ajayi popularly known as Aduke Gold. Aduke was a shining star whose soulful melodies and unwavering passion inspired countless hearts. She rose from humble beginnings as a young orphan to her rise as a celebrated gospel singer. Key things to note about late…
NATIONAL ZERO CORRUPTION COALITION Restoring Confidence in AntiâCorruption Efforts in Public Service The National Zero Corruption Coalition (NZCC) has completed a rigorous, onâground investigation into governance and publicâservice accountability in Ondo State. Our monitoring focused on the management of federal allocations, the integrity of publicâservice operations, and the handling of recent controversies, notably the State…
The Nigerian government on Monday, December 16, 2024, renamed the University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada to Yakubu Gowon University. This was disclosed by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, culture and tourism after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. The meeting was presided over by President Bola Tinubu. According to the minister, the…
