Shaibu Hails President Tinubu Over Massive Sports Infrastructure Revamp Nationwide
By Temi Jemiriayegbe The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the comprehensive renovation and redevelopment of key national sports facilities across the country. Shaibu described the approval as a bold and visionary…
Omga007Gov Kefas Mourns Veteran Journalist Ben Adaji, Describes Him as Hero of Democracy
By Francisco Okoh Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and media icon, Ben Adaji, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 67. According to reports, Adaji died around 4 p.m. at his country home in Abo-Ojikpadala, Imane District of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi…
Tuggar Clarifies Remarks, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tinubu
Attention has been drawn to various interpretations and misrepresentations of remarks made by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a recent interview conducted in the Hausa language. For the avoidance of doubt, Ambassador Tuggar did not criticise or question President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in any way. Any suggestion to the…
Inside the Ebonyi North Senate Battle : Ojimba, Nwebonyi and the Fight for 2027
By Nkechinyere Ewa The race for the Ebonyi North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election is gradually shaping up as one of the most intriguing political contests in Ebonyi State. At the centre of the emerging battle are the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Nigeria-UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $5bn as First Abu Dhabi Bank Set for Lagos, Etihad to Begin Abuja Flights
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are poised to deepen their economic partnership as non-oil trade between both countries has risen to $5 billion, while the UAE’s largest financial institution, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), prepares to establish operations in Lagos. The development was disclosed during a meeting between Nigeria’s…
Hussaina Akila, Celebrating a Life of Impact, Excellence and Service
By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The atmosphere at the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Garki, Abuja, was filled with thanksgiving, joy and heartfelt tributes as family members, friends, professional colleagues, associates and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the immediate past Director of News, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Madam Husseina Akila, MNI, on the occasion of her…
Shaibu Retains Okpekpe Title, Finishes Alongside Oshiomhole at 2026 International 10km Race…Ethiopia’s Mamo Lama Wins 15,000 US Dollar
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Saturday once again demonstrated his enduring passion for sports and physical fitness as he successfully completed the 2026 Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, finishing in 1 hour, 18 minutes and retaining his previous record in the…
Gov Yusuf Says 90% of Campaign Promises Delivered in Three Years
By Jasmine Okogerie, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his administration has fulfilled about 90 percent of the promises made to the people of the state within three years of assuming office. The governor made the assertion on Saturday while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umaru, who paid…