The hope sports enthusiasts have of seeing the National Stadium back as the centre of sports excellence seems to have been dashed by vandals, who for two weeks, have had unfettered access to the facility’s cables. A local website, newstap.com.ng.,…
Turkey Earthquake: Death toll passes 3,300
The confirmed death toll in Turkey following a devastating earthquake in the Syrian-Turkish border region has risen to 3,381. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said more than 20,000 people were injured. AFAD added that over 5,700 buildings were…
Lamar University shines the spotlight on Dr Lucy Tsado for Black History Month
Lamar University will commemorate Black History Month with a series of events organised and sponsored by a range of organisations, departments, and clubs that highlight and honour the achievements of African Americans and significant events in US history. Dr Lucy…
Conversation: Who was Abami Eda?
Who was Abami Eda? You mean Fela? Oh, that strange being! Funny you should say so, Abami Eda means strange being, I hear he was highly eccentric, Well, I rather think he was Afrocentric, And his many women? He only…
FG awards over N85b census contract to tech giant, Zinox Technologies
The Federal Government through the National Population Commission (NPC) has signed a landmark deal with Nigeria’s leading integrated technology brand, Zinox, for the supply of the tech components and other accessories for the 2023 national census project, further justifying President Muhammadu…
2023 Presidency: Group throws weight behind Peter Obi, hails Southern and Middle Belt Leaders for endorsing him
The recent endorsement of the candidacy of Mr Peter Obi by the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) for the 2023 presidential election has received the backing of the NEO AFRICANA CENTRE (NAC). The public policy think tank threw…
*Lagos man kills brother during fight over N1,000 (Guardian)*Nigerian Air Force jet crash-lands at Lagos Airport (Leadership)
Lagos man kills brother during fight over N1,000 (Guardian) A man, Ibrahim Dauda, has allegedly killed his brother, Tunde, during a fight over N1,000 at their residence on Amusa Street, off Community Road, in the Obadore area of Igando, Lagos…
*Cash Crunch: PDP accuses APC of mopping-up cash for vote-buying (Vanguard)*Court remands Lagos lecturer for alleged incest (Nation)*Buhari hails Tems for winning Grammy Award (Guardian)
Cash Crunch: PDP accuses APC of mopping-up cash for vote-buying (Vanguard) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress and its Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu of economic sabotage. The main opposition party accused the APC…
Osimhen’s brace takes Napoli 16 points clear of chasing pack
Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen, continued his title-winning form for Napoli at the weekend when he scored two goals to give the Serie A leaders a 16-point cushion in the race to the Scudetto. Napoli defeated Spezia 3-0 with wing…
Sports Ministry’s National Cross Country Championships holds February 18
The long-awaited National Cross Country Championship, a baby of the Ministry of Sports, will hold on February 18 in Jos, the ministry has confirmed. Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, said the championship, is aimed at helping Nigerian long distance runners to…