Chelsea Football Club of London defender, Tosin Adarabioyo has stated that playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria is a decision he is considering for the future. Adarabioyo stated this on Wednesday in Philadelphia, U.S. during the post-match news conference after Chelsea defeated one of African representatives at the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup….
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, says civil service across Africa is at a critical crossroads, because of inherited systems which are no longer adequate for present-day realities. Walson-Jack made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the maiden edition of International Conference on Civil Service Reform, with…
A Nigerian Health, Safety and Environmental professional, Kamil Abiodun, has been elected Regional Vice President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Region IX, effective July 1, 2025. His election is historic, marking the first time Africa and Nigeria will be represented in ASSP regional leadership since the Society’s founding over a century ago….
Mr Osagie Okunbor, Country Chair, Shell Companies Nigeria, is set to retire this month after 39 years of service. Mrs Gladys Afam-Anadu, Communications Manager, of the multi-national oil and Gas Company announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. Afam-Anadu also disclosed that the pre-retirement event for the retiree commenced on Tuesday in Abuja. She…
As part of efforts to educate the public on prevalent illnesses in Abuja, healthcare professionals are raising the alarm on malaria, one of the most common and deadly diseases affecting residents across Nigeria. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Bayo Ogundeyi of Lugbe Primary Health Care…
More than 30 years after the Nigerian Super Eagles triumphed in the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, the government has officially delivered on a historic promise—providing homes to the victorious team members. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the development on Wednesday through a statement by its Director of Press and Public…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, says about four to five out of 10 undergraduates are into drugs. The state NDLEA Commander, Olayinke Joe-Fadile, disclosed this in Ibadan on Wednesday during the command’s rally in commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The day, also known…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a renewed threat to Iran following the implementation of the ceasefire. Netanyahu said Israel had achieved “a historic victory” and destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme. He said if Iran moved to restore its nuclear programme, Israel would repeat its recent actions against the Islamic Republic. “Should Iran attempt to…
As the 2025 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Football Coaches Unity Cup reaches the semifinal stage in Abuja, organisers are calling for increased support from stakeholders. Chairman of the tournament, Kenny Owojori, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, expressed optimism over the teams` performances in the tournament, stressing funding…
A document sent to the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday showed that Eritrea is trying to cancel the mandate of a UN expert investigating alleged abuses. According to the documents, this was a rare move that Western diplomats fear may set a precedent for states looking to escape scrutiny. The Special Rapporteur, a position…
