The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has urged Nigerian children and youth to make reading a lifelong habit as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. In a goodwill message signed by Vershima Orvell-Dio, Assistant Director, Information andContinue Reading
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, healthcare and child welfare in the state. Fintiri pledged in a statement in Yola to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, with the theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” The statement wasContinue Reading
Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament. The forward, who will turn 39 during the tournament, was named in Lionel Scaloni’s 26-man squad on Thursday after leading his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar four yearsContinue Reading
Kebbi State Governor Comrade Nasir Idris has condoled with the people of Zuru emirate particularly the family of the Managing Director of Zuru Building and Construction Company (ZBCC) Alhaji Adamu Hussaini Garba on the death of his mother Hajiya Hajara Hussaini Garba. In a heartfelt condolence message on behalf ofContinue Reading
The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has condemned the abduction and continue holding in hostage, Forty-six persons including children and toddlers by yet to be identified gunmen believed to be terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The NBC made the condemnation through its President, Rev Dr. Israel AdelaniContinue Reading
Brazil forward Neymar will not play in his country’s upcoming friendly matches and could also miss their World Cup opener. The 34-year-old has been ruled out for “two to three weeks” with a calf injury. That would mean he will not play in the home friendly against Panama on SundayContinue Reading
In keeping with a cherished annual tradition of royal homage, Katsina State Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe receives the Emir of Katsina, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman as he leads District Heads to Government House, Katsina, for the Hawan Bariki ceremony on Thursday. The traditional rulers were receivedContinue Reading
Anti-mafia investigators in Italy have seized cash, companies and other assets worth more than €200m (£175m) in an operation they say targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. The funds, described as “huge amounts of capital” by the financial police in Palermo, are said toContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Thursday visited Katsina pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, to show his support and care. During his visit, he encouraged the pilgrims to pray fervently for the country unity and peace. The Governor also assured them of the state’s commitment to theirContinue Reading
Jannik Sinner says he “could not find any energy” as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years – but the world number one did not believe the Paris heat was not to blame. Italy’s Sinner wasContinue Reading