Month: May 2025

Education

Zamfara Clears Multi-Billion Naira WAEC, NECO Debt

Gusau, Zamfara State — In a major push to revive the state’s education sector, Governor Dauda Lawal has cleared longstanding debts owed to national examination bodies, paving the way for the release of previously withheld results of students in public secondary schools. The announcement, made through a statement by the governor’s media aide Sulaiman Bala […]

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Sports

“Black Stars Face Key Absences Before Super Eagles Clash”

London — Ghana’s Black Stars could be without several of their top players as they prepare to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2025 Unity Cup, taking place in London. This development was confirmed by Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, who noted that injuries and club obligations may […]

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Entertainment

Orijin Joins as Headline Sponsor of 2025 Ojude Oba Festival

Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude […]

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News

“Delta Leads as Rivals Chase at NSF 2024”

Abeokuta, Ogun State — Defending champions Team Delta have extended their dominance at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, pulling significantly ahead of their closest challengers, Bayelsa State. Delta surged further ahead on Saturday by clinching 10 additional gold medals, solidifying their lead at the top of the medals table. Their current haul stands at […]

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Sports

Arsenal Shocks Barcelona to Win First UWCL Title in 18 Years

Bilbao, Spain — Arsenal Women have reclaimed continental glory, securing their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title since 2007 with a dramatic 1-0 win over tournament favourites Barcelona on Saturday night. Swedish forward Stina Blackstenius etched her name into club folklore, netting the decisive strike in the 75th minute to crown the Gunners as champions […]

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Education

ASUU Urges Immediate Govt Response to Unfulfilled Agreements

Abuja, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong call for immediate intervention by the Federal Government over what it described as chronic neglect of past agreements aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s university system. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, newly elected ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, criticized the government […]

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Crime

Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from UAE Over $307,500 Fraud Case

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammed was returned to Nigeria on Friday, following the execution of an INTERPOL Red Notice initiated after comprehensive investigations uncovered […]

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Aviation

NSIB Launches Probe into Ilorin Airport Aircraft Incident

Ilorin, Nigeria — The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has opened an official inquiry into the emergency landing of a Diamond training aircraft at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin. In a statement issued by the Bureau, the aircraft crash-landed during a routine simulated instrument approach on Runway 05, prompting immediate investigative action. […]

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Global

Nigeria, China Deepen Ties Through Culture of Tea Heritage

Abuja, Nigeria — In commemoration of the United Nations International Tea Day, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja played host to the “Tea for Harmony — Yaji Cultural Salon,” a cultural showcase aimed at strengthening Nigeria–China relations through the shared language of tea. The event blended cultural diplomacy with agro-economic discourse, highlighting the role of […]

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Aviation

Niger Completes 2025 Airlift, Sends 3,035 Pilgrims to Saudi

Minna, Nigeria — The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully concluded the airlift of all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj, marking the end of a smooth and timely operation. According to a statement released by the board’s Information Officer, Jibril Kodo, a total of 3,035 pilgrims were transported to the Kingdom of Saudi […]

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