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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ethics Committee member Ambassador Fanny Amun (MON) has called for fundamental reforms to the federation’s statutes, urging the opening of the system to credible, experienced and knowledgeable football stakeholders to restore confidence in Nigerian football. Amun made the call in Abuja on Monday while briefing journalists following the submission of […]

Looking for swift financial gains, more young African Americans are turning from traditional investments to sports betting platforms. Betterment reports that 52% of Gen Z retail investors redirected funds meant for investments or retirement accounts to sports betting in the past year. For a generation seeking financial empowerment, using sportsbook apps as investment substitutes is […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye On Monday, Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his extraordinary international career, ending a 21-year journey with Argentina that took him from a shy teenager carrying enormous expectations to the country’s most decorated modern footballer. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from international football, weeks after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the […]

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, at the weekend stated that Nigeria’s maritime sector has undergone transformation since President Bola Tinubu established the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy three years ago, with the ministry generating N1.83 trillion in 2025, representing a 160 per cent increase from the N700.79 billion recorded […]

By Zika Bobby Family, political leaders, and prominent dignitaries gathered in Ekpoma, Edo State, as Pa Aigboboh Jackson Eimuan celebrated his 94th birthday in a grand ceremony organised by his son, Ambassador Sylvester Aigboboh, Deputy Chairman of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC).   Reacting to the event, journalist, public affairs commentator, John Mayaki, […]

 A Nigerian lady has shared her thoughts on modern relationships, arguing that love has increasingly been replaced by material expectations. Speaking in a video, she said true love is about genuinely choosing someone beyond money, physical appearance or what they can provide. Love is you choosing that person above every other thing. Love is the man takes […]

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and Federal Government agencies. The ​‌⁠‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‍‌​‍‍‌​audit will cover government administration, personnel, payroll, pension and financial-management systems, as well as internal controls across federal institutions. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, […]

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has activated an emergency task force to contain  diphtheria outbreak among children in parts of Katsina and Kano States. This is contained in a statement on Friday in Abuja by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared a state of emergency on the environment as his administration moves to tackle erosion, flooding, poor waste disposal and other environmental problems across the state. Soludo made the declaration on Thursday, August 27, during a statewide media chat in Awka as Anambra marked its 35th anniversary. The anniversary […]

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify their actions in the fight against terrorism and banditry in the country. The Catholic Bishops also demanded the immediate rescue of Muslim worshippers in Borgu, Niger State, abducted during a Jumu’at Prayer in a mosque and a […]

Niger’s presidential guard on Saturday repelled “insurgents from within the armed forces” who tried to enter the presidential palace in Niamey, where shooting was ongoing, a security source told AFP. Heavy gunfire was heard in several neighbourhoods of the capital throughout the night, notably in the city centre near the presidential palace. There were also […]

When Governor Monday Okpebholo took office in November 2024, his inaugural messaging centered on five pillars: Security, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Education. To those familiar with Edo’s history, this framing carried particular significance. It was not a vague promise to “transform” the state through undefined initiatives. Rather, it represented a systematic acknowledgment […]