Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Sen. Ned Nwoko has congratulated the Super Falcons on their 3-2 win over the Morocco team to clinch their 10th record-extending WAFCON title. Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chancellor, Sports University of Nigeria ( SUN) in his congratulatory message made available to the News Agency of …
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NCAT seeks additional equipment, Improved Funding
THE Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria has appealed to the government for additional equipment and improved funding to harness its potentials for providing the manpower needs of the aviation sector in the region. Dr Danjuma Ismail, Rector, NCAT Zaria, made the appeal in an interview with the News …
Read More »Why NASS should make electoral reforms its top priority, By Taiwo Adisa
(Published by the Sunday Tribune, July 27, 2025) Not long ago, I had a conversation with a Nigerian lawmaker who secured what was considered a near-impossible electoral victory in the 2023 general election. I asked him how his David was able to kill Goliath in that election, and he simply …
Read More »Many feared dead in Niger boat Mishap
Many people were feared dead in a boat mishap on the River Shiroro on Saturday afternoon. Sundry media reports said most of the deceased were women and children. The incident reportedly occurred when a wooden passenger boat capsized near Zumba in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Witnesses …
Read More »Radio Nigeria goes off air in Kogi after armed robbery attack
Radio Nigeria’s Prime 101.5FM in Jimgbe, Kogi State, has gone off air after armed robbers raided the station in the early hours of Saturday, stealing critical broadcasting equipment worth millions of naira. According to the station’s General Manager, Momoh-Jimoh Adeiza, the attackers operated for over three hours without interruption, tying …
Read More »Final-year AAUA student found dead in boyfriend’s apartment
A female final-year student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State, has been found dead in her boyfriend’s apartment in the state. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Ayanlade disclosed that the student was allegedly …
Read More »President Tinubu felicitates Super Falcons on WAFCON victory
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing their record 10th continental title. President Tinubu said on Saturday that: “The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to beat a spirited Moroccan side …
Read More »Nigerians in diaspora reaffirm Commitment to National Development
THE Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO) Worldwide on Friday in Abuja reaffirmed its strong commitment to Nigeria’s progress and national development. This was said by the Coordinating Chairman of NiDO-Worldwide, Mr Chibuzo Ubochi, in a message to mark the 2025 National Diaspora Day and Merit Awards celebration, themed: “Optimising Formidable Diaspora …
Read More »Nigerian Poet, Maryam Bukar, designated as UN Global Advocate for Peace
Nigerian poet and spoken word artist, Maryam Bukar, was on Friday officially designated as the United Nations’ first-ever Global Advocate for Peace in a groundbreaking ceremony in New York. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the designation of Bukar at the United Nations Headquarters, marked a historic moment …
Read More »FG reaffirms commitment to education reform
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector through strategic support and reforms. He gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of the University of Ibadan (UI), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. …
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