Enoch Odesola

Paris, France — Paris Saint-Germain star winger Ousmane Dembélé has revealed that despite an exceptional season, he does not view winning the Ballon d’Or as an obsession. In a recent interview with PSG’s official website, the French international acknowledged the prestige of the award but emphasized that his personal focus remains rooted in enjoying football […]

Abuja, Nigeria—In response to Nigeria’s deepening food security challenges, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has called for a series of prayer and fasting sessions, urging staff to seek divine intervention for national development and protection. The directive was issued through an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, signed by Mrs. Adedayo Modupe […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a wave of thunderstorms and rainfall activities across various regions of the country from Saturday through Monday. In a weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja, NiMet highlighted the likelihood of early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa […]

Zaria, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army is poised to bolster its operational strength with the deployment of 6,195 newly trained regular combatants across the country. The announcement was made ahead of the passing out parade for members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake, who began their training on January 13 at the Depot Nigerian Army, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, urging both nations to show maximum restraint and prioritize diplomacy. The call was made in a statement issued Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, in response to Israel’s […]

Abuja, Nigeria— The Presidency has refuted a widely circulated list on social media claiming that President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on activist Aisha Yesufu and 35 others. The clarification was made by Mr. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement issued via his official Facebook page. […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over increasing expectations from constituents who now view lawmakers as providers of personal and domestic support, a trend reflective of the growing social pressures on elected officials. The observation was made by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, during a […]

Rabat, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the lineup of match officials for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). A total of 46 match officials—including Referees, Assistant Referees, and Video Assistant Referees (VAR)—have been appointed for the prestigious tournament, representing the best of Africa’s female officiating talent. […]

  Gombe state, Nigeria:The Gombe State Police Command has implemented a series of strict security protocols designed to enhance public safety during festive seasons, mass gatherings, and other public events across the state. State Commissioner of Police, Bello Yahaya, announced in a statement that the possession and public display of dangerous weapons—including knives, cutlasses, machetes, […]

India, Nigeria:In a rare and remarkable survival, a man has been confirmed as the sole survivor of a catastrophic Air India crash that claimed the lives of at least 204 people, officials announced. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik revealed to the Indian news agency ANI that the survivor, seated in 11A on the ill-fated Boeing […]