Prof. Chris Imumolen, a former Nigerian presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth development by awarding ₦40 million in scholarships to the champions of the National Secondary School Flag Football Competition. The Lagos State male and female teams each received ₦20 million for their exceptional performances in the finals held at the U.J. Esuene…

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has praised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) for their outstanding performance in implementing the 2024 budget. The commendations came during the defence of…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has visited Niger State to sympathise with Governor Umar Bago and the victims of the recent petrol tanker explosion. Describing the incident as a tragic and devastating event, Governor Abdulrazaq expressed shock at the scale of casualties and the severity of…

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), has conveyed deep condolences to the Government and people of Niger State following a devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The tragedy claimed several lives and left others injured. In a statement issued on Saturday, Lokpobiri expressed profound sorrow over the incident…

The Kwara State Government has announced plans to recruit 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff, and 200 security guards for senior secondary schools across the state. This initiative, approved by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, aims to address the shortage of teaching staff, particularly in rural areas. Bello Tauheed Abubakar, Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), revealed…

Renowned motivational speaker and personal branding strategist Pastor Raphael Ogbe has emphasised the importance of determination and resilience in achieving goals for the year 2025. Addressing young adults in a motivational message, Pastor Raphael Ogbe outlined strategies to overcome challenges and attain personal and corporate objectives. Pastor Raphael Ogbe stressed that setbacks and obstacles are…

Political tension in Edo State reached a boiling point on Thursday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) forcibly reclaimed a secretariat in Benin City, a property the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has occupied for four years. The dramatic confrontation, marked by allegations of violence and police intervention, highlights the volatile political landscape of the state.…

The Nigeria Arena at Inspire Sports Academy witnessed a pulsating encounter as Inspire Sports Academy played out a 2-2 draw against Seamoriow FA in a fiercely contested friendly match earlier today. The home side started on the front foot, with Yekeen Muideen finding the back of the net through a clinical finish. Ayomide Muritala doubled…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the recruitment of 2,000 additional teachers as part of his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector. The announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Gusau. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the recruitment…

Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, the lawmaker representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, has called for the allocation of a massive forfeited estate in Abuja to address the housing needs of military personnel. The estate, spanning 150,500 square metres and comprising 753 duplexes and apartments, was forfeited on December 2, 2024, by order of Justice Jude…

Inspire Sports Academy is set to light up the football scene tomorrow, 16 January 2025, with two thrilling friendly matches at the Inspire Sports Arena, located at the NITEL Playing Ground in Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos. The first match will see Inspire Sports Academy face Seamoriow Football Academy, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 AM. Shortly after,…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of the families of brave officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Governor who participated in the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration on Wednesday at the trade fair complex in Gusau, donated N20 million to the state’s…