On Sports News The Senior National Women’s Basketball team D’ Tigress, will play two preparatory games against Germany and Puerto Rico before the start of the Basketball event at the Olympic Games in Paris on July 28. Akeem Busari, the Media Coordinator for the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBF) said this […]
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Anambra community seeks Soludo’s help to check land grabbing
Indigenes of Ifite Nteje community in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State have appealed to the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to implement the report of the White Paper of the panel of inquiry set up by the state government to investigate land grabbing activities that had allegedly […]
Nigeria wins bid to host $5 billion Africa Energy Bank
Nigeria has won the bid to host the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) in Abuja. State Minister for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, announced the news on Thursday via his official X account, emphasizing the bank’s crucial role in financing and advancing energy projects across Africa. Nigeria emerged victorious over […]
EU offers postgraduate scholarships to 142 young Nigerians under its Erasmus+ programme
The European Union has announced an investment of 45.4 million Pounds in educational projects across Nigeria, aiming to enhance education quality, promote digital technology in teaching, and integrate green skills into the curriculum. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s national goals and will benefit states like Kano, Sokoto, Jigawa, Adamawa, Bayelsa, […]
Nigeria Vows to Nullify Same-Sex Provisions in 150 Billion Euros SAMOA Agreement
The federal government of Nigeria has vowed to invalidate any same-sex provisions in the 150 billion Euros SAMOA Agreement signed by the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific States, including Nigeria. This move follows public criticism over the agreement’s perceived stance on human rights and gender equality. Nigeria’s Minister of […]
On Foreign Scene :Rishi Sunak Resigns as UK Prime Minister Following Election Defeat
On Foreign Scene Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has apologized to the public after his Conservative Party was defeated by Labour in the UK general election. Sunak announced his resignation as party leader and said he would step down after the leadership contest. Sunak held the election six months […]
Agulu Water Scheme Nears Completion, To Provide Clean Water for Anambra Communities
The Agulu Water Scheme in Anambra State will soon be completed. This is according to Engr. Julius Chukwuemeka, the State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources. During an inspection visit on Wednesday, Chukwuemeka confirmed that the project is progressing well and reiterated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to providing clean, […]
2 women arrested over alleged stealing, buying of boy
Two women have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for the alleged stealing and buying of a four-year-old boy. The suspects, Blessing Okonkwo, 24, and Efunaya Nabufe, 35, who reside in Mubi North LGA, have confessed to stealing and buying the boy, identified as Friday Okonkwo. This is […]
Naira records highest depreciation against dollar since May.
The naira has recorded the highest depreciation against the dollar since May 13, 2024. FMDQ data showed that the naira weakened to N1520.24 against the dollar on Thursday from N1512.61. This represents N7.63 depreciation against the dollar compared to the N1512.61 traded the previous day. This is coming despite the […]
NSA hands over 16 kidnap victims to Zamfara Govt.
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over 16 recently rescued kidnap victims to the Zamfara State government. The victims, abducted from Zurmi, Duran and Gusau metropolis in Zamfara State on April 22, 2024, were freed in two separate operations on June 27, 2024, in the Shinkafi and Tsafe […]