Shooting Federation considering hosting continental event, Adeoye says
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja – Lonsdale Adeoye, President of Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF), on Friday in Abuja said the federation was considering the possibility […]
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Niger Govt Capture 7,000 Almajiris for better education service
By Aminu Garko Minna – Over 7, 000 Almajiris have so far been captured by the Niger State Government under the Better Education Service Delivery […]
Wilder Won’t Last 7 Rounds Against Me – Joshua Boasts
Nigerian-born British IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has been speaking on the possibility of meeting the WBC Champion, Deontay Wilder after he stopped his Mexican […]
NBBF says FG gesture towards injured D’Tigress player encouraging
By Aderonke Ojo/Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Abuja – Musa Kida, President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), on Tuesday applauded as timely Federal Government’s intervention in sourcing funds […]
Alleged bribery: Justice Mohammed recused Himself From Sowore’s Suit
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja – Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, recused himself from a suit brought by Omoyele Sowore, […]
FIDA Wants Appropriate mechanism, Safe Spaces For Rape Victims
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja – International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, on Friday, urged the Federal Government to put in place appropriate mechanism and […]
INEC to conduct 28 outstanding court-ordered re-run in January 2020
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Jan. 25, 2020 to conduct 28 outstanding court-ordered re-run elections in 12 states.The […]
World Bank to provide statistical information to lift Nigerians out of poverty
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja – The World Bank says it will continue to collaborate with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to provide information-based statistics […]
MTN to Oppose South African regulator’s Recommendations on Data Costs
JOHANNESBURG – South African telecoms group MTN said on Wednesday it would “vigorously” oppose recommendations of the Competition Commission after the regulator instructed MTN and […]
Kebbi Acting CJ Swears-in 9 New magistrates, Harps on Professionalism
By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi – The Acting Chief Judge of Kebbi state, Justice Suleiman Ambursa, has urged magistrates in the state to be just […]
Joseph emerges first female President of NSSF
By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos – Olabisi Joseph has emerged as the first female President of the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) at the election held […]
FEC approves N19bn for road projects in FCT, Oyo, Kano
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved over N19 billion for the construction of road projects in the Federal […]
NLC urges workers to intensify fight against injustice
By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged workers in Africa to intensify the fight against injustice so as to fast-track […]
FEC approves policy for easy access to justice
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a Justice Sector Policy as part of deliberate efforts to reform the […]
Spain confirm return of Luis Enrique as coach to Qatar World Cup
Barcelona – The president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, on Tuesday said that Luis Enrique would return to his job as Spain […]
FG charges Statisticians on Accuracy, Timeliness On Data Preparation
Abuja – Prince Clem Agba, the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, has urgedstatisticians to provide accurate data and respond promptly to all […]
NBBF President Cup National: Final 8 enters semifinal stage
By Clara Egbogota Lagos – Kwara Falcons have booked their semifinal ticket after beating Nigerian Army Rockets 77-49 points in their last group B game […]
CAF Cancels Billion-dollar Contract With Lagardere Sports
CAPE TOWN – African football’s ruling body has scrapped a $1 billion television and marketing rights deal with Lagardere Sports in the wake of separate […]
FG to boost electricity generation in Afam power station – Minister
By Ikuru Lizzy Port Harcourt – The Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, has assured of Federal Government’s plan to increase electricity generation in Afam […]
Akwa Ibom, Borno Yet To Access Basic Health Care Provision Fund — ministry
By Abujah Racheal Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Health, says Borno and Akwa Ibom states are yet to make any commitment towards accessing the […]