Enoch Odesola

Abeokuta, Nigeria — In a thrilling showdown at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), Team Ogun emerged victorious in the women’s handball final, edging out Team Sokoto with a 38-34 win at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Despite grappling with internal disputes over unpaid allowances earlier in the day, the host […]

Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh wave of appointments into the governing councils of several federal institutions across Nigeria, with new members assigned to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in an official statement released […]

Abuja, Nigeria:The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has formed a strategic partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to facilitate the integration and verification of employee data under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) using the National Identification Number (NIN). The collaboration aims to ensure that the biometric and demographic information of ECS enrollees […]

Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils for three key federal universities: the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). The announcement comes in the wake of the dissolution of UNIABUJA’s former council in February and the subsequent controversial dismissal of Vice-Chancellor […]

SOKOTO ,NIGERIA — His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH), in the Islamic lunar calendar. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on […]

ABUJA , NIGERIA — Nigeria is on the cusp of securing multi-billion-dollar foreign investments following a strategic meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and top investors from Vietnam and Canada. Speaking to journalists after the high-level closed-door meeting, Dr. Alake expressed confidence that the collaboration could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s economy. […]

ABUJA , NIGERIA — President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to address key national priorities, including infrastructure development and pension liabilities. The request was presented during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Senate and subsequently referred to the Senate […]

  Jos, Nigeria — Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has hailed children as the state’s “greatest treasure” during the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to their protection, welfare, and development. In a statement issued today in Jos by the Governor’s office, Mutfwang joined millions of Nigerians in marking the annual […]

Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government, through the State Water Corporation, has commenced the process of connecting potable water to the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan.   This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Water Corporation, Mr. Elias Adeojo, during a meeting with the Managing Director of Cranebury Construction Company, Mr. Jonny […]

Abuja, Nigeria— In a historic move to deepen bilateral relations, Nigeria and Venezuela have announced plans to inaugurate direct flights between Abuja and Caracas in celebration of 60 years of diplomatic engagement. The development was confirmed during a courtesy visit by the Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Alberto Castellar Padilla, to the Minister of […]