Mallam Ibrahim Shuaibu, recently at the Third Distinguished Public Lecture of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) in Niger state, identified some factors responsible for poverty across the land. Speaking at the main […]
Fish farmers across Africa are set to benefit from a €40 million deal between the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU). The deal, which is part of […]
Russia may give a new lease of life to Nigeria’s biggest steel plant after decades of inactivity, Mines & Steel Development Minister Olamilekan Adegbite has said. Construction of Ajaokuta Steel Co. began in 1979 with […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has asked the United States to help fund power and other infrastructure projects and the fight against an Islamist insurgency, President Muhammadu Buhari said. Buhari met U.S. Treasury Secretary […]
The Point of Sales (PoS) acquired by petrol stations and supermarkets have become mostly redundant as customers now opt to pay cash, avoiding the N50 Stamp Duty imposed by the financial authorities. A number of […]
The Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has called for synergy among government, universities and the manufacturing sector for the benefit of the nation. The minister made the call when he visited the […]
Some groups of activists in the South East geopolitical zone under the auspices of Int’l Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law have asked the Chief of Defence Staff, Army […]
Nigerian Army said insurgency and violent extremism is one of the greatest challenges against the existence of peace and progress of the country. Brigadier General Shehu Garba Mustapha, Director Islamic affairs, Nigerian Army made the […]
Taraba state Governor, Arch. Darius Ishaku on Thursday called on the federal government to always provide regular financial support to security agencies to assist them run their offices and handle security challenges as they arise. […]
The Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Thursday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he was ready to face trial only if his safety would be guaranteed by the […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is worried that the federal government is planning to force lecturers into the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). ASUU’s fears are that the scheme will erode their hard-earned university autonomy, […]
The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL) alongside 15 other Nigerian universities have signed a joint degree programme agreement with Girne American University of Cyprus. The collaborative pact will see undergraduates spending their first two […]
The vice chancellor of Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba, Professor Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir, has been elected the secretary-general of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU). Abdulkadir was unanimously elected by all the heads of […]
The Pentagon has released footage showing the raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr, commander of U.S. Central Command, […]
Two weeks after a tanker felled into a ditch and gutted fire at major parts of Onitsha, the commercial nerve of Anambra state, another tanker on Wednesday, crashed into a gutter due to break failure. Blueprint […]
The House of Representatives Committee on women in parliament has stated that it would relate with other African legislatures towards ensuring greater women’s participation in politics. Chairman of the Committee Hon. Taiwo Oluga, made the […]
Head Coach Imama Amapakabo has named team captain Azubuike Okechukwu, defenders Anthony Izuchukwu, Sincere Seth and Olisah Ndah, midfielders Kelechi Nwakali, Muyiwa Olabiran and Ndifreke Effiong, and forwards Taiwo Awoniyi and Orji Okwonkwo in his […]
Enugu state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Vitus Okechi has charged players of seven time Nigeria league champions, Rangers International F.C to go for a comprehensive win in the second leg, playoff round of […]
Two Nigerians have been appointed by the FIBA Africa Zone 3 board to serve for the 2019 – 2023 term in office. Engr Musa Kida was nominated to serve in the capacity of the FIBA […]
The Olympics Eagles Head Coach Imama Amapakabo Thursday led technical officials and 21 players out of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for Egypt ahead of the U-23 AFCON tournament which is also a qualifying tournament […]
Australian world number one Ashleigh Barty reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a straight-set win over Czech sixth seed Petra Kvitova. Barty, 23, won 6-4 6-2 to eliminate the two-time Wimbledon champion from […]
Spanish giants, Barcelona and English champions, Manchester City have reportedly indicated interest in Juve midfielder, Rodrigo Bentancur. According to Corriere dello Sport, Barca and City are willing to have the player’s signature after falling out of Maurizio […]
America’s defending champion Nelly Korda tied with two-time 2019 tournament winner Hur Mi-Jung at six-under-par 66 to lead the LPGA Taiwan Championship by one shot on Thursday. Korda claimed her maiden LPGA Tour victory at […]
Manchester United will welcome League Two side Colchester United to Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool’s trip to Aston Villa is already in doubt due to their participation in the FIFA Club […]
Barcelona were so keen to bring Neymar back from Paris St Germain that the players were ready to accept delays to salary payments in order for the club to afford the Brazilian, defender Gerard Pique […]
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