FORMER Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Abubakar Yar’Adua, has advised secondary school students to remain focused on their chosen careers and uphold integrity in all their endeavours. Yar’Adua, who is also one of the founding members of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company …
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Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 to lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown. In front of home fans, Morocco got off to a dream start at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. With just 12 minutes on …
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THE Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and tourism stakeholders in the Republic of Benin have strengthened cross-border collaboration in a renewed effort to promote intra-African travel, and reduce dependence on overseas vacation destinations. The move, marked by an ongoing two-day tour by some members of NATOP to Benin highlighted …
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The South South Zonal leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) for conferring an Honorary Doctorate Degree on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. The party described the recognition as a testament to Wike’s impactful leadership and …
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Philip Shaibu, Director General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports, has praised the Super Falcons for their sensational WAFCON final victory over the Lionesses of Morocco. The win secured Nigeria’s record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, achieving the squad’s bold pre-tournament goal, famously dubbed “Mission X.” Shaibu’s …
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has joined millions of well-wishers to celebrate the Super Falcons for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with a record of 10th title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria staged a stunning comeback, beating the hosts, Morocco 3-2 in …
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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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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 …
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(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 …
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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 …
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