Written by Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York to discuss Nigeria’s global aspirations during the ongoing UNGA80. The meeting, which was held on Friday at UN headquarters, centred on Nigeria’s bid for a permanent Security Council seat, climate change, artificial intelligence, and development. Shettima urged the … Continue reading “Shettima Meets With UN Secretary-General Over Permanent Security Council Bid”
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board. In a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, the governor directed that the functions of the board will henceforth be handled by the Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State. … Continue reading “Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board”
A judge on Friday jailed a nursery worker for eight years for a string of “gratuitous” and “sadistic” attacks on babies. In one incident, Londoner Roksana Lecka, 22, kicked a little boy in the face several times. Lecka, who blamed cannabis for her crimes, admitted seven counts of cruelty to a person under the … Continue reading “UK Nursery Worker Jailed For Abusing 21 Babies”
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the creation of Ibadan State. During his coronation speech in Ibadan, on Friday, Oba Ladoja echoed the Olubadan-in-Council’s position, noting that the demand for Ibadan State also reflects the wishes of the people. “They (Olubadan-in-Council) have a message for … Continue reading “‘Create Ibadan State,’ Oba Ladoja Tells Tinubu After Installation As 44th Olubadan”
Former Nigerian External Affairs Minister, Bolaji Akinyemi, has called for urgent appointments into vacant ambassadorial positions. The professor, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday, stressed the importance of filling these posts without delay. “I believe credible appointments should be made to the vacant ambassadorial posts. We need to fill … Continue reading “Nigeria Needs Credible Ambassadors As Soon As Possible — Bolaji Akinyemi”
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the current economic hardship will soon give way to prosperity and growth. He gave the assurance on Thursday during the coronation of a former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. READ ALSO: Tinubu Took Over Dead Economy, Nigeria Was About To Be Buried … Continue reading “‘Your Suffering Like Painful Surgery, But Growth, Prosperity Await,’ Tinubu Tells Nigerians”
Ruben Amorim admits he does not know what to expect from his struggling Manchester United, believing the best approach is to treat each match as if it is the “last one”. United travel to Brentford on Saturday, seeking back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time during the Portuguese manager’s troubled 10-month reign. The … Continue reading “Amorim Admits Uncertainty Ahead Of Brentford Clash”
The first Clásico of the 2025/26 LaLiga season is set for Sunday, October 26, at 4:15 p.m. local time (11:15 a.m. ET), when Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabéu in one of world football’s most anticipated fixtures. Real Madrid head into the clash top of LaLiga with a perfect 18 points from six … Continue reading “Countdown to El Clásico: Real Madrid Host Barcelona in October”
Nigeria international, Joy Omewa continued her hot streak in front of goal, netting the decisive strike in Fortuna Hjørring’s 1-0 victory over HB Køge in the Danish Women’s League. The 22-year-old striker scored her fourth league goal of the season, extending her scoring streak to three consecutive matches. Omewa has now registered eight goals in … Continue reading “Joy Omewa Strikes Again as Fortuna Hjørring Edge HB Køge”
Swedish club, Djurgården IF have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian striker Goodness Osigwe, one of the standout prospects from the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Djurgården, with Goodness’ transfer, intent to blend youthful energy with international pedigree as they continue strengthening their squad for the Swedish league campaign. Goodness Osigwe on … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Goodness Osigwe Joins Djurgården IF in Sweden”