Month: May 2025

Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will be without two vital players as they gear up for the third-place match against hosts Egypt in the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This development was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in an official statement released on Sunday via […]

Barcelona, Spain — Spanish international and Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo remains committed to the Catalan giants, despite widespread media speculation about a potential transfer. This clarification came from Olmo’s representative in a statement shared during an interview with Sky Germany, addressing the rumours linking the 27-year-old to a possible move to the English Premier League. […]

Abuja,Nigeria:The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commended Nigeria’s Electronic Mining Cadastre Plus (eMC+) portal, describing it as a regional model for promoting transparency and efficiency in the extractive sector. This endorsement came during a high-level visit by ECOWAS technical experts and national representatives to the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) in Abuja, […]

Kano state, Nigeria:More than 60 secondary schools across Kano State participated in a week-long series of academic, entrepreneurial, and sporting competitions as part of activities marking AGILE Week 2025, organized under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. The event, held to spotlight the talents and intellectual strengths of adolescent girls, featured […]

Kano state, Nigeria: The Kano State Censorship Board has announced an indefinite ban on all Kauyawa Day events—popularly known as Villagers’ Day celebrations—alongside a suspension of operations at all event centres across the state. The announcement was made by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, during a press briefing on Saturday following a management meeting […]

Zamfara state, Nigeria:The Zamfara State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system by providing accessible, high-quality services and reducing dependence on external medical referrals. Governor Dauda Lawal made this known during the commissioning of the fully renovated and remodeled General Hospital in Gusau, the state capital. The rehabilitation project, he said, […]

Osun state, Nigeria: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has issued a two-week ultimatum to owners of unregistered or improperly registered vehicles and motorcycles to regularize their documentation or face enforcement action. This directive was announced by the Osun State Sector Commander, Mr. Leye Adegboyega, in a statement released by the Corps’ […]

Delta state,Nigeria:   Severe coastal erosion has devastated Akugbene Community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, leaving many residents homeless and without means of livelihood. The erosion, which occurred several days ago, swept away homes, the community’s central jetty, fish ponds, and canoes, triggering fears of a potential recurrence. Community leaders and affected […]

Abuja , Nigeria : As the world commemorates the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child, Amnesty International has called for renewed efforts to create inclusive and equitable societies where boys can thrive free from harmful gender norms. This year’s theme, “Building Self-Esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen,” emphasizes the importance of […]

Borno – Terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, have killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in the village of Malam Karanti near Baga, in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly took place on Thursday morning in Malam Karanti, a village five kilometres from Baga. The terrorists […]