Bayelsa State athletes have boosted their medal haul to 28 at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, underscoring their strength across multiple disciplines. The state’s tally so far stands at four gold, six silver and 18 bronze. Highlights include victories in para-powerlifting where Mabiko Cynthia claimed gold and Dennis Stephen earned silver,…
Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has outlined a comprehensive plan to transform Abuja into a smart and sustainable city through targeted investments in mobility, sustainability, public safety, digital governance, and economic empowerment. Speaking at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wike said the capital’s…
Recent satellite images reveal increased activity at nuclear test sites in Russia, China, and the US. While there’s no imminent nuclear threat, these developments raise concerns amid global tensions. Explore the implications of these expansions and their impact on international security. In recent years, satellite imagery has unveiled a surge in activity at nuclear test…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In addition to this role, Uzodimma has been named Director-General for Party Outreach,…
Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes late Monday, targeting several locations across Syria, according to local media reports on Tuesday. The targeted areas included the outskirts of Homs in central Syria, the coastal city of Latakia and the desert city of Palmyra, said the report. Loud explosions were heard in the cities, though…
A public health official in Nigeria has spoken out against common misconceptions about contraceptive pills, stating categorically that they do not cause cervical cancer or infertility. Mrs Roseline Akinlabi, an experienced family planning trainer and public health nurse, addressed the issue during a virtual awareness programme held in Osogbo, organised by the State Public Health…
The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., say the terminal has been well-positioned for seamless regional operations. Mr Remi Jibodu, the Head of Aeronautical and Cargo Services/Acting Chief Operating Officer at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
The Chief Imam of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Husein Eleje, has called on Nigerians to support and respect constituted authorities to ensure sustainable national progress. Eleje made this appeal on Sunday at the Abakpa Military Cantonment Eid Prayer Ground in Enugu, where Muslim faithful gathered to observe Eid prayers, marking the end…
Lecturers at Nigeria’s National Mathematical Centre (NMC) have decried their exclusion from a ₦50 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) fund released by the Federal Government for university workers, demanding immediate redress. The protest, led by the NMC chapter of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), was formalised in a letter to Minister of Education Dr…
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy, says it has destroyed eight illegal refining sites in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta. The Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri. Okoloagu said the illegal refining sites were dismantled in three…
