Enyimba International FC of Aba has expressed sadness over the death of legendary Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu, who pased away at the age of 74. Its Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, in a statement on Sunday in Aba, described Chukwu as a stalwart of Nigerian football. Kanu said Chukwu was renowned for his exceptional defensive…
The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, Olawale Liameed, on Sunday expressed sadness over tthe demise of iconic footballer, Christian Chukwu. Liameed told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that it was a tragic development for the entire football family in Nigeria and beyond. Liameed said that while alive, Chukwu was exemplary and a role…
Emeka Rollas, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has urged Nollywood actors and other industry players to prioritise healthy lifestyle to avoid imminent health breakdown. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rollas made the call at tthe beginning of the 2025 “Annual Walk and Wellness Campaign” of the guild on Saturday…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Tijani Folawiyo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Yinka Folawiyo Group, on his 65th birthday. In a personal tribute on Sunday, Tinubu hailed Folawiyo as “a beacon of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial excellence and a steadfast advocate for national progress.” Celebrating Folawiyo’s career, the President highlighted his role in advancing…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security professionals, provided…
Residents of Anka Local Government Area in Zamfara State have lauded the President Bola Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle,and Chief of Defence staff General Christopher Musa,following the successful elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Mati, and several of his fighters in a recent counter-terrorism operation backed by the Federal Government….
Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has began exporting refined petroleum products to many African, European, American and Asian markets. The Deputy Regional Director, South East, Dangote Cement, Mr Ayirioritse Okerentie, made the disclosure at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Dangote Special Day. The regional director listed the products to include aviation fuel…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says it took him a year to decide to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2013. Soludo disclosed this on Wednesday in Awka while welcoming 15,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, who defected to APGA. He said: “The first political party I joined…
Prof Kingsley Moghalu, President and Vice Chancellor of the African School of Governance (ASG) has been selected as keynote speaker for the 2025 Harvard University’s Africa Development Conference (ADC) Summit. This is contained in a letter to Moghalu by organisers of the annual summit that would be held at the Harvard University Campus in Cambridge,…
The Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dragged the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, to court over alleged takeover PDP secretariat The PDP accused APC Chairman of the alleged invasion, eviction, and unlawful takeover of the PDP’s secretariat located at No. 49, Airport Road, Benin. The PDP…
