Deontay Amate has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Captain’s Cup in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament which teed-off on Monday ended on Saturday night at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Amate, who played off handicap 14, returned a gross score of 81…
The Labour Party (LP) candidate for Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election, Dr George Muoghalu, says he will restore people’s confidence in government if elected the next governor of the state. Muoghalu gave the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He pledged to change the narratives in…
Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently tackle the recent upsurge in kidnapping and other security challenges in the country. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the plea while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo. He advised that the gains the…
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the hijacking of a DAF truck loaded with 45,000 liters of petrol belonging to NIPCO Ltd. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Osifeso said that the command’s…
The 2025 edition of the African Spelling Bee has concluded in Abuja with a colourful display of intellect, resilience, and cultural pride. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the edition marked the first time the prestigious continental contest has been hosted in West Africa. Since its inception in 2016, the African Spelling Bee…
Nigeria, Africa and the U.S. are set to develop a strategic economic and security partnership. In line with this, President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with Mr Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, on Thursday in Paris, France. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday, that the meeting focused…
The Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) in Lagos State has advised the public to be vigilant and avoid boarding rickety vehicles in the state. The Director of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, Mr Akin-George Fashola, said this in a statement on Sunday. The statement was signed by Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs of…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Volleyball Club and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers finished in 10th and 11th positions respectively at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two teams, who represented Nigeria in the championship, played their respective classification matches on Saturday at the…
Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has described the death of former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu as ‘a huge loss’ 0bi, a former Governor of Anambra, made the statement while reacting to the death of Chukwu, a legend in Nigerian football. It would be recalled that Chukwu, former Captain…
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…
