Owan-Enoh
20 Dec
The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan-Enoh has revealed that the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) attracted $1 billion worth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2024. Owan-Enoh disclosed this on Friday morning in a statement he shared on his official X account, after receiving the top management of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones…
4 Nov
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been ordered to pay athlete Favour Ofili the sum of $5,000 as compensation for omitting her name from an event she was supposed to participate in at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Investigative Committee set up by the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh…
19 Aug
As the curtain falls on the Paris 2024 Olympics, millions of Nigerians have been wondering what comes next. Nigeria’s previous successes and heroics in the Olympics are well documented. In individual and team sports, Nigeria has had an impressive track record of modest achievements which makes this year’s lean harvest all the more painful. But…
14 Aug
Opinions are deeply divided regarding Nigeria's performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Many believe that for a nation with Nigeria's reputation, not appearing on the final medal tally is tantamount to a catastrophe. Historically, Nigeria has had its moments of glory, such as at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, which was a defining moment when the…
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The Northern Elders' Forum (NEF), on Saturday, raised concerns over the Federal Government's proposed Tax Reform Bills, urging immediate suspension of their implementation. The forum criticised the government for failing to engage critical stakeholders and experts before drafting the reforms. NEF expressed its position in a statement signed by its Chairman of Management Board, A.M.…
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The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has said nobody has the right to assault the agency's officials. Achimugu said this in reaction to an angry display by a passenger identified as Ibok Ibok at the airport after discovering that his luggage had not arrived.…
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The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed concern over the present state of the opposition parties in Nigeria
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A group of headwear makers in the country has embarked on initiatives to reshape the fashion industry and foster innovation among women.
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Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday was a "release" for his players but that the English champions are still a shadow of their former selves. City had won just once in 13 games prior to last weekend's 2-0 win at Leicester to realistically end any hope of extending their…
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The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) 213 Forward Operating Base Katsina, has sensitised veterans and serving officers on future planning
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The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to desist from tarnishing
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The Senate Committee on Appropriation, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun West), says it is not yet time to start discussing the 2027
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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commiserated with the Government and people of Ondo State over the death of Temitayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the State Government. Oluwatuyi, fondly called Tukana, died on Sunday following hospitalisation for serious injuries sustained in an accident on Dec. 15, 2024, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, said in a…
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Nigerian nightlife enthusiast and fashion influencer Idowu Adeyemi, popularly known as Yhemolee, has welcomed first child with his wife, Oyindamola, better known as Thayour B. Sharing a heartfelt video to announce the arrival on Saturday, 4th January 2024, Yhemolee revealed that their new bundle of joy is a baby boy. “My life changed for good…