Flying Eagles Suffer 1-0 Defeat To South Africa
Flying Eagles of Nigeria suffered a 1-0 defeat before South Africa’s Amajita in their semi-final clash yesterday in the CAF U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. The South African goal was scored in the 66th minute, after the Flying Eagles enjoyed more of the ball in the first half of the game. The win sees […]
Gambian Government Probe Seized Assets Sale from former President Jammeh
Gambian government has launched an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some of the assets, including livestock and luxury vehicles, were sold off while a panel was still investigating the wealth Jammeh amassed during his 22-year rule. In a televised address, President Adama Barrow pledged […]
NYSC Sets June 11 for 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, will begin the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course on Wednesday, June 11. A statement by NYSC’s Acting Director of Information, Caroline Embu, advised all prospective Corps Members to take note of the date and begin preparations for the orientation exercise. It also urged stakeholders and participants to stay […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Drop To 23.71%
Nigeria’s inflation rate has eased slightly to 23.71% in April 2025, down from 24.23% in March. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The monthly inflation rate also dropped to 1.86%, compared to 3.90% in March, signaling a slowdown in price increases across the country. Food […]
Nike Unveils New Super Falcons Kits Ahead of Tournament
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have unveiled striking new home and away kits by Nike ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The home kit features white fabric with bold green brushstroke patterns inspired by traditional Nigerian art, while the away kit sports a dark green design with neon green accents and […]
OPEC Maintains Global Oil Demand Growth in 2025, 2026
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced yesterday that it will maintain its previous forecasts for global oil demand growth in 2025 and 2026. In its monthly oil market report, OPEC projected a year-on-year increase of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in both 2025 and 2026, unchanged from last month’s estimates. OPEC […]
JAMB Admits Glitches in UTME results, 379,997 Affected to Retake Exams
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, broke down in tears yesterday as he publicly apologized for errors in the 2025 UTME. Speaking at a press conference, Oloyede took full responsibility for technical glitches that disrupted exams for nearly 380,000 candidates, and assured Nigerians of the board’s continued commitment to fairness and transparency. He assured that the […]
FG to Launch 4 Satellites for Earth Observation, Security
The Federal Executive Council has approved the launch of four new satellites to support Earth observation and boost national security. Speaking at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji said the satellites—three for Earth observation and one radar satellite—will provide round-the-clock imaging […]
FG Urged to Urgently intervene in Worsening Security Situation in Zamfara State
A lawmaker from Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji, has cried out over the escalating security situations in his constituency. Jaji, representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation in the state—particularly in his constituency. According to Jaji, armed bandits have taken […]
House of Reps Call for Need to Mitigate Spread of Diphtheria
The house of representative has called for an urgent need to mitigate the spread of Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species, a major public health concern in Nigeria to save lives. In a motion of urgent public importance moved in the floor of the house, Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori revealed that an alarming […]
