Category: News
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LAGOS GOV SEEKS DEEPER WORLD BANK PARTNERSHIP
Sanwo-Olu eyes investments in energy, agriculture, tourism & human capital Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with the World Bank Group, targeting sectors like energy, agriculture, tourism, and human capital development. Speaking on Sunday at Lagos House, Marina, while hosting a World Bank delegation led by Managing Director (Operations) Anna…
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NVBF PROMISES HITCH-FREE SUPER CUP KICKOFF MONDAY
12 clubs, big stakes, and a new era for Nigerian volleyball The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has assured fans of a smooth and well-organized Super Cup, set to kick off Monday, Feb. 2, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Speaking after Sunday’s technical meeting, Adamu Tenimu, Chairman of the NVBF League Management Committee, said…
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FG TO ARRAIGN SUSPECTS IN BENUE KILLINGS MONDAY
Justice in sight as government moves against perpetrators The Federal Government will arraign suspects linked to the recent Yelwata, Benue killings on Monday, Feb. 2, the Ministry of Justice confirmed. The suspects are set to appear before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik at the Federal High Court, Abuja, following a thorough investigation and collaboration among government agencies.…
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LIBYA SERVES BIG AS ITTF AFRICA CUP OFFERS WORLD CUP TICKETS
Benghazi hosts Africa’s best as players battle for Macao 2026 spots For the first time ever, Libya will host the ITTF Africa Cup, with Benghazi welcoming Africa’s top table tennis stars from Feb. 7–9 in a high-stakes showdown. Held at the Al-Nasr Sports Club, the historic tournament will see elite men and women competing not…
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LATE DRAMA IN ABA AS ENYIMBA EDGE BAYELSA UNITED
Samuel Agu’s 82nd-minute strike seals a hard-fought NPFL win at home Enyimba International FC left it late but got the job done on Sunday, beating Bayelsa United 1–0 in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. After a tense, evenly fought contest, Samuel Agu finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute,…
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NPFL: WIKKI, NASARAWA SETTLE FOR POINTS IN BAUCHI STALEMATE
Early goals, missed penalty and plenty of grit as both sides share the spoils Wikki Tourists and Nasarawa United played out a 1–1 draw in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash on Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. Nasarawa United struck first in the 28th minute, with Izuchukwu Chimezie punishing a defensive lapse to…
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U.S. AID CUTS: FG URGED TO STEP IN ON HIV/AIDS FUNDING TO PROTECT YOUTHS
Expert warns funding freeze could undo 20 years of progress and trigger a dangerous resurgence An HIV/AIDS expert, Dr Nandul Durfa, has raised the alarm that Nigeria risks a fresh HIV/AIDS crisis following the halt of U.S. foreign aid, urging the Federal Government to urgently and fully fund HIV/AIDS services to protect young Nigerians. Speaking…
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FMC ABUJA BREAKS SILENCE ON SNAKEBITE DEATH, DENIES NEGLIGENCE
Hospital says antivenom was available, treatment was prompt as family mourns The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has pushed back against social media claims of negligence and lack of anti-snake venom in the death of Ms Ifunanya Nwagene, who died on Jan. 31 after a snakebite. In a statement, Dr Bioku Muftau, Head of Clinical…
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TYLA DOES IT AGAIN: SA STAR SNAGS GRAMMY, NIGERIA MISSES OUT
“Push 2 Start” powers South Africa’s Tyla to another Grammy as Nigerian heavyweights fall short South African pop sensation Tyla has clinched Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards, edging out a strong Nigerian lineup and sealing her second Grammy win. The ceremony lit up the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday…

