ShareNigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The win brightened Nigeria’s chances of earning yet anotherContinue Reading
Share Dr Olusola Odumosu, the commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has lauded Private Guard Companies (PGCs) for complying with licence renewals and the training of guards. The commandant gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday.Continue Reading
ShareThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Federal Government has inaugurated the World’s First International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) in Nigeria. Ms Mariya Gabriel, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG/CI) said this in an interview on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
ShareMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to the welfare of the FCT workforce. Addressing workers at Eagle Square, Abuja, on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the FCT Minister emphasized that the nation’s progress isContinue Reading
ShareFormer Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. The Italian had both his legs amputated after an accident in a race in the US-based Champ Car championship at Germany’s Lausitzring in 2001. He raced for Jordan, Minardi and Lotus in F1 inContinue Reading
ShareThe Head of School, Broadoaks British School, Dr Jill Cowie, says the institution is targeting significant growth in both academic excellence and sports development over the next five years. Cowie said this in Abuja while highlighting the importance of integrating sports into education as part of the school’s newly launchedContinue Reading
Share The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Bako Lalong, has extended warm congratulations to Rev. Sr. Mary Patrick Dimlong on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Senator Lalong describes Sister Dimlong as an exceptional servant of God and humanity whose life has been marked by unwavering dedicationContinue Reading
ShareSenator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has paid glowing tribute to elderstatesman and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bagudu Mutle Hirse, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Senator Lalong joined family, friends, associates and well-wishers inContinue Reading
SharePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week. Co-chaired by President Emmanuel MacronContinue Reading
ShareThe Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), in collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commenced the validation workshop for a major diaspora study titled, “A Six-Continent Survey of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora: Policy Measures for Harnessing Contributions to National Development.” The workshop, held at BONContinue Reading