CAF Disqualifies Congo from 2024 CHAN
Confederation of African Football, CAF, has disqualified Congo from participating at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. CAF disciplinary board, acting on a complaint filed by Equatorial Guinea Football Federation, ruled that Congo fielded an ineligible player, Mankou Elo, in the qualifiers last month. CAF also fined the Congolese Football Federation $10,000 for their action. […]
Gabon Sets April 2025 for Presidential Elections
Gabon’s council of ministers says presidential elections would be held on April 12, 2025, marking an end to the military rule that began with a coup on August 30, 2023. Minutes of a ministerial cabinet meeting confirmed the date. Gabon’s interim President Brice Oligui Nguema seized power in a coup, the eight in West and central Africa […]
All examinations in Nigeria to be 100% Computer Based by year 2027
The Federal Government has a 2027 target for transitioning its examination system to 100 per cent computer-based testing (CBT). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this yesterday during the inauguration of the Committee on Improvement of Quality Examinations in Nigeria, said the committee was tasked with the responsibility of addressing key challenges in […]
FG Approves N6bn for Displaced Households and Rural Farmers
The Federal Government has approved N4bn for conditional cash transfers to at least 10 million displaced households in Nigeria, and N2bn in interest-free loans for rural farmers to boost food production and self-sufficiency. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwada, says the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan […]
President Tinubu Commissions Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has commended the efforts of the officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces describing them as the nation’s heroes while pledging his administration’s unwavering commitment to their welfare. Speaking today at the commissioning of the newly constructed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja, President Tinubu expressed pride in the completion of the […]
Nigeria to face England, Ireland in U-19 Cricket World Cup Super 6
Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, have progressed into the Super 6 stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The Junior Female Yellow Greens ended their group campaign with a 41-run defeat against South Africa yesterday. However, their historic two runs win over New Zealand on […]
New fast-growing wildfire near Los Angeles prompts evacuations for Thousands.
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles yesterday has rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres, fueled by strong winds and dry brush. In just a few hours on Wednesday the new fire dubbed the Hughes fire, grew to two-thirds the size of the Eaton Fire, one of the two monster conflagrations […]
NUC Upgrades Medical-Related Programmes From Bachelor To Doctoral Status
National Universities Commission has upgraded some medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities from Bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. A statement by NUC’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Franca Chukwuonwo, says the duration of the affected programmes has been extended from five to six years to accommodate additional courses and clinical training. According to the statement, the […]
INEC Releases Timelines for Anambra Governorship Election and FCT Area Council Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the timelines for the Anambra State Governorship election and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, and Saturday, February 21, 2026, respectively. Speaking during the first quarterly consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stressed the need […]
FG Releases ₦22bn for Retirees’ Accrued Pension Rights
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced the release of an additional ₦22 billion by the Federal Government to cover accrued pension rights for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on its Instagram page Tuesday night, PenCom disclosed that the funds, disbursed through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, […]
