Month: June 2025

ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated laptops, printers, and a total of ₦6 million to the Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, as part of his commitment to improving education and infrastructure in underserved communities. In a statement shared via his official account on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, […]

Lisbon, Portugal — Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi has been named in FC Porto’s 28-man squad for the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this month in the United States. The Portuguese giants arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday night to begin preparations for the global tournament, with Sanusi […]

Sheffield, England — English Championship side Sheffield United have confirmed the acquisition of Nigerian forward Ehije Ukaki, completing a transfer from Bulgarian top-flight club Botev Plovdiv. The 20-year-old attacker has signed a three-year contract with the Blades, joining as part of the club’s strategy to invest in promising young talent with international experience. Blades boss […]

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African governments to embrace innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability as critical pillars for unlocking the continent’s vast tourism potential. Speaking during the official opening of the 68th session of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigerian leader […]

Ogun State, Nigeria — A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a petrol-laden tanker exploded near the NASFAT U-Turn, setting several vehicles ablaze and causing a major traffic snarl. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) confirmed the explosion, which occurred on the outbound Lagos section of […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Sports Commission (NSC) has called on the leadership of Nigeria’s sports federations to foster greater collaboration and unity of purpose in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda for the development of the sports sector. Speaking during a joint executive session with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on […]

Abuja, Nigeria — As part of this year’s Democracy Day observance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a national address at 7:00 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, kicking off a series of key events commemorating the day. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, representing the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy […]

Abuja, Nigeria — More than 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have gone unpaid for 20 months, following a federal directive that withdrew funding from specific government agencies. EHCON, created by Act 11 of 2002, serves as Nigeria’s foremost regulator of environmental health practices and has historically played key roles […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Former Super Eagles defender Mobi Oparaku has called on Nigerian football fans to remain patient and not harshly judge striker Victor Boniface following his recent social media post hinting at international retirement. The Bayer Leverkusen forward stirred controversy after last Friday’s friendly match against Russia, when he shared a now-deleted message suggesting […]

Nottingham, England — England captain Harry Kane has expressed deep frustration following the Three Lions’ 3-1 defeat to Senegal in Tuesday’s international friendly at the City Ground, Nottingham. Kane opened the scoring with his 73rd international goal in his 107th appearance, but Senegal mounted a strong comeback to secure a historic win—becoming the first African […]