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Sports AFCON 2025 Inside Golden Eaglets declining fortunes

The 15th edition of the biennial Africa Youth Football tournament for players aged 17 and below (AFCON U-17) kicked off on Sunday in Morocco with the worlds most successful national team at this level the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria conspicuously missing. The competition also serves as qualifiers for the 2025…

  • The 15th edition of the biennial Africa Youth Football tournament for players aged 17 and below (AFCON U-17) kicked off on Sunday in Morocco with the worlds most successful national team at this level the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria conspicuously missing.

    The competition also serves as qualifiers for the 2025….

01 Apr, 2025
News Despite threat Reps fail to secure arrest of NIMC DG over snub

The House of Representatives has failed to secure the arrest of Abisoye Coker-Odusote Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) despite repeated warnings over her refusal to appear before its committee investigating an alleged contract breach. The House Committee on Public Petitions had summoned Coker-Odusote to address claims by…

  • The House of Representatives has failed to secure the arrest of Abisoye Coker-Odusote Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) despite repeated warnings over her refusal to appear before its committee investigating an alleged contract breach.

    The House Committee on Public Petitions had summoned Coker-Odusote to address claims by….

01 Apr, 2025
News Ighodalo vs Okpebholo Tribunal fixes Wednesday for judgment on Edo guber poll

The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday deliver judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Asue Ighodalo against the Sept. 21 2024 governorship election in Edo. The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

  • The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday deliver judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Asue Ighodalo against the Sept.

    21 2024 governorship election in Edo.

    The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)….

01 Apr, 2025
Business Petrol hits N970/litre as MRS others adjust price

The hope of Nigerians for a cheaper and affordable fuel was further dashed at the weekend as the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol has been jacked up across filling stations in Lagos and other parts of the country. This followed recent developments in the…

  • The hope of Nigerians for a cheaper and affordable fuel was further dashed at the weekend as the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol has been jacked up across filling stations in Lagos and other parts of the country.

    This followed recent developments in the….

01 Apr, 2025
Business Glo foundation extends food intervention to more communities

Glo Foundation the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Globacom has intensified its drive to reduce hunger as it extended its Food Drive Initiative Giving Back Together to more vulnerable communities in Ikota Ajah Lagos. The move to Ikota Ajah which witnessed thousands of families receiving packages of food and…

  • Glo Foundation the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Globacom has intensified its drive to reduce hunger as it extended its Food Drive Initiative Giving Back Together to more vulnerable communities in Ikota Ajah Lagos.

    The move to Ikota Ajah which witnessed thousands of families receiving packages of food and….

01 Apr, 2025
Business Premium Pension grows assets to N1.3trn

Premium Pension Limited a leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) in Nigeria said it grew its Assets Under Management (AUM) to N1.3 trillion The announcement was made recently during its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja. Speaking at the AGM the Chairman of the Board Maj Gen Bitrus Kwaji…

  • Premium Pension Limited a leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) in Nigeria said it grew its Assets Under Management (AUM) to N1.

    3 trillion The announcement was made recently during its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja.

    Speaking at the AGM the Chairman of the Board Maj Gen Bitrus Kwaji….

01 Apr, 2025
Sports Barca restore Liga lead in Girona romp

Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona to move three points clear at the top of LaLiga on Sunday. After second-placed Real Madrid pulled level on points with them on Saturday after beating Leganes Hansi Flicks side restored their advantage at the Olympic…

  • Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona to move three points clear at the top of LaLiga on Sunday.

    After second-placed Real Madrid pulled level on points with them on Saturday after beating Leganes Hansi Flicks side restored their advantage at the Olympic….

01 Apr, 2025
News Rivers crisis We’ll emerge stronger says Fubara

The suspended  Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Governor Fubara spoke in a   statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary Nelson Chukwudi when he…

  • The suspended  Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them.

    Governor Fubara spoke in a   statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary Nelson Chukwudi when he….

01 Apr, 2025
Business Women tasked on business retirement plan

Experts have urged women to thrive in their businesses and plan for their retirement. The Chief Financial Officer at Leadway Assurance Company Limited Yemisi Rotimi and Oluwabusola Ayo-Balogun the Head Customer Service for NLPC Pension Fund Administrators gave the advice during the 9th anniversary of the Women Without Borders International…

  • Experts have urged women to thrive in their businesses and plan for their retirement.

    The Chief Financial Officer at Leadway Assurance Company Limited Yemisi Rotimi and Oluwabusola Ayo-Balogun the Head Customer Service for NLPC Pension Fund Administrators gave the advice during the 9th anniversary of the Women Without Borders International….

31 Mar, 2025
Business Ogoni demands 20% revenue from oil operators

The President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People MOSOP Fagelo Nsuke said the people of Ogoni are demanding a 20% revenue from oil companies operating from its communities. Nsuke in a statement in Port Harcourt at the weekend said the 20% revenue proposal was the resolution reached…

  • The President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People MOSOP Fagelo Nsuke said the people of Ogoni are demanding a 20% revenue from oil companies operating from its communities.

    Nsuke in a statement in Port Harcourt at the weekend said the 20% revenue proposal was the resolution reached….

31 Mar, 2025
Business Nigeria leads West African Union of Tax Institutes

The West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI) at its 11th Annual General Meeting has elected Nigeria represented by Mr Samuel Agbeluyi the current President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) as the president of the union. By this development WAUTI will be led by Nigeria for…

  • The West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI) at its 11th Annual General Meeting has elected Nigeria represented by Mr Samuel Agbeluyi the current President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) as the president of the union.

    By this development WAUTI will be led by Nigeria for….

31 Mar, 2025
Politics Kinsmen disown ex-Rivers HoS over allegations against Fubara

Prominent leaders from Omuma Local Government Area in Rivers State have distanced themselves from the recent allegations made by Dr. George Nweke a former Head of Service in the state against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt the leader of the Concerned Omuma Stakeholders Maximus…

  • Prominent leaders from Omuma Local Government Area in Rivers State have distanced themselves from the recent allegations made by Dr.

    George Nweke a former Head of Service in the state against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

    Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt the leader of the Concerned Omuma Stakeholders Maximus….

31 Mar, 2025
Opinion Fighting health stigma through strategic communication

Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to healthcare access both in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. It leaves individuals isolated and vulnerable. People suffering from medical conditions like cancer or mental health disorders carry heavy social judgment making it difficult for them to seek help. February being cancer…

  • Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to healthcare access both in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.

    It leaves individuals isolated and vulnerable.

    People suffering from medical conditions like cancer or mental health disorders carry heavy social judgment making it difficult for them to seek help.

    February being cancer….

29 Mar, 2025
Opinion One-on-One with Olusegun Obasanjo

By Zayd Ibn Isah Not everyone is privileged to meet their idols in their lifetime but my story is different. I have been fortunate to meet three former Presidents and Heads of State of this great country the last of them being General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. But my meeting with…

  • By Zayd Ibn Isah Not everyone is privileged to meet their idols in their lifetime but my story is different.

    I have been fortunate to meet three former Presidents and Heads of State of this great country the last of them being General Yakubu Gowon GCFR.

    But my meeting with….

29 Mar, 2025
Sports Mbappe Vinicius others face UEFA conduct probe

UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for alleged indecent conduct during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid. Madrids two superstar forwards as well as defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Dani Ceballos face potential punishment ahead of…

  • UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for alleged indecent conduct during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid.

    Madrids two superstar forwards as well as defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Dani Ceballos face potential punishment ahead of….

29 Mar, 2025
News Im proud to be associated with you Buhari tells Tinubu

Former President Muhammadu Buhari underscored the bond between him and the President with a call joining the family and the nation in celebrating the birthday of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a telephone call on Friday March 28 2025 the former president said he and the members of his family…

  • Former President Muhammadu Buhari underscored the bond between him and the President with a call joining the family and the nation in celebrating the birthday of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    In a telephone call on Friday March 28 2025 the former president said he and the members of his family….

29 Mar, 2025
News Tinubu Signs Investments Securities Bill Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Bill  (ISB) 2025 into law. This repeals the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007 and enacts the Investments and Securities Act 2025. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosed this on Saturday in a statement signed by the  Head of…

  • President Bola Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Bill  (ISB) 2025 into law.

    This repeals the Investments and Securities Act No.

    29 of 2007 and enacts the Investments and Securities Act 2025.

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosed this on Saturday in a statement signed by the  Head of….

29 Mar, 2025
News Kaduna To Recruit 1800 Health Workers

Governor Uba Sani has approved the recruitment of 1800 staff in order to fill the personnel gaps across all the Primary Health Care(PHC) facilities in Kaduna State. A statement issued by the Commissioner of Health Hajiya Umma Ahmad on Thursday stated that the recruitment will strengthen the States leading role…

  • Governor Uba Sani has approved the recruitment of 1800 staff in order to fill the personnel gaps across all the Primary Health Care(PHC) facilities in Kaduna State.

    A statement issued by the Commissioner of Health Hajiya Umma Ahmad on Thursday stated that the recruitment will strengthen the States leading role….

29 Mar, 2025
News Deaths recorded as Islamic movement security operatives clash in Abuja

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly known as Shiites on Friday clashed with security operatives in Abuja. The clash occurred near Banex Plaza in Wuse 2 where thousands of members of the Islamic Movement had gathered to mark the last Friday of Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians. Tensions…

  • Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly known as Shiites on Friday clashed with security operatives in Abuja.

    The clash occurred near Banex Plaza in Wuse 2 where thousands of members of the Islamic Movement had gathered to mark the last Friday of Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians.

    Tensions….

29 Mar, 2025
Business Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement

Access ARM Pensions has reinforced its commitment to deepening customer relationships and improving service efficiency as it navigates the evolving landscape of Nigerias pension industry. At the Human Resources and Pension Desk Officers (HR/PDO) Forum with the theme: The Pension Industry in the Next Five Years in Lagos recently the…

  • Access ARM Pensions has reinforced its commitment to deepening customer relationships and improving service efficiency as it navigates the evolving landscape of Nigerias pension industry.

    At the Human Resources and Pension Desk Officers (HR/PDO) Forum with the theme: The Pension Industry in the Next Five Years in Lagos recently the….

28 Mar, 2025
Politics Delta APC chieftain accuses Oborevwori of hypocrisy over Tinubu APC ties

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State Chief Evance Ochuko Ivwurie has criticised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he called political hypocrisy—opposing President Bola Tinubus policies while secretly seeking to join the APC. Ivwurie a former state lawmaker and commissioner accused the governor of double standards…

  • A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State Chief Evance Ochuko Ivwurie has criticised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he called political hypocrisy—opposing President Bola Tinubus policies while secretly seeking to join the APC.

    Ivwurie a former state lawmaker and commissioner accused the governor of double standards….

28 Mar, 2025
Politics Supporters destroy APC secretariat in Niger over consensus candidates for LGA elections

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State have vandalised the partys secretariat in protest against the alleged imposition of candidates for the November 1 local government elections. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago recently announced that the ruling APC would adopt a consensus approach…

  • Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State have vandalised the partys secretariat in protest against the alleged imposition of candidates for the November 1 local government elections.

    Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago recently announced that the ruling APC would adopt a consensus approach….

28 Mar, 2025
Politics Unchecked financial inducements in elections threaten governance EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that unchecked financial inducements in elections pose a serious threat to governance and democratic stability in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja yesterday at the presentation of a new report by the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) EFCC Chairman Olanipekum Olukoyede represented by Effa…

  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that unchecked financial inducements in elections pose a serious threat to governance and democratic stability in Nigeria.

    Speaking in Abuja yesterday at the presentation of a new report by the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) EFCC Chairman Olanipekum Olukoyede represented by Effa….

28 Mar, 2025
Sports Tinubu flags off Torch of Unity Movement reaffirms commitment to sports devt

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday in Abuja flagged off the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival and reaffirmed his administrations commitment to providing an enabling environment for sports development in the country. The sports festival tagged the Gateway Games is scheduled to be held between May…

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday in Abuja flagged off the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival and reaffirmed his administrations commitment to providing an enabling environment for sports development in the country.

    The sports festival tagged the Gateway Games is scheduled to be held between May….

28 Mar, 2025
Sports Aruna Assar get opponents at WTT Star Contender Chennai draws today

Africas top table tennis players Quadri Aruna from Nigeria and Omar Assar from Egypt will get to know their opponents at the main draw event of the 2025 WTT Star Contender Chennai today. Following the conclusion of the two-day qualifying rounds yesterday the main draw action starts today March 27…

  • Africas top table tennis players Quadri Aruna from Nigeria and Omar Assar from Egypt will get to know their opponents at the main draw event of the 2025 WTT Star Contender Chennai today.

    Following the conclusion of the two-day qualifying rounds yesterday the main draw action starts today March 27….

28 Mar, 2025
Sports First Bank throws weight behind South-West Games

As part of its First@Sports initiative Nigerias foremost financial institution First Bank of Nigeria Limited has thrown its weight behind the maiden edition of the South West Games. According to the organisers the initiative is to engender the growth of sports across the region through Games. The three-day competition which…

  • As part of its First@Sports initiative Nigerias foremost financial institution First Bank of Nigeria Limited has thrown its weight behind the maiden edition of the South West Games.

    According to the organisers the initiative is to engender the growth of sports across the region through Games.

    The three-day competition which….

28 Mar, 2025
Politics Constituents divided over Natashas recall

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District is at the centre of a political storm following her recent suspension from the Senate. The development has sparked a recall movement sharply dividing her constituents and stakeholders. Akpoti-Uduaghan had been embroiled in a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sitting…

  • Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District is at the centre of a political storm following her recent suspension from the Senate.

    The development has sparked a recall movement sharply dividing her constituents and stakeholders.

    Akpoti-Uduaghan had been embroiled in a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sitting….

28 Mar, 2025
Politics Seyi Tinubu makes the rounds

Seyi Tinubu son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks following his Ramadan outreach across several states particularly in the northern part of the country. What began as a seemingly charitable initiative has since sparked controversy particularly in the North where it…

  • Seyi Tinubu son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks following his Ramadan outreach across several states particularly in the northern part of the country.

    What began as a seemingly charitable initiative has since sparked controversy particularly in the North where it….

28 Mar, 2025
News Ramadan Look for Shawwal moon Saturday Sultan urges Muslims

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar III has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Shawwal on Saturday. The Secretary-General of the NSCIA Prof. Is-haq Oloyede said this on…

  • The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar III has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Shawwal on Saturday.

    The Secretary-General of the NSCIA Prof.

    Is-haq Oloyede said this on….

28 Mar, 2025
Business Cartels fighting back over electronic call-up system TTP

The firm handling the Electronic Call-Up system for trucks at the Lagos Ports Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) yesterday cried out that some individuals both outside and in government who were cashing in from truckers along the port access roads before the implementation of ETO (electronic call-up system) are already fighting…

  • The firm handling the Electronic Call-Up system for trucks at the Lagos Ports Trucks Transit Parks (TTP) yesterday cried out that some individuals both outside and in government who were cashing in from truckers along the port access roads before the implementation of ETO (electronic call-up system) are already fighting….

28 Mar, 2025