Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025
The Professional Fighters League will launch an African series in 2025 with Francis Ngannou announced as chairman of the new league. The USA-based mixed martial arts promotion already has American and European circuits. Cameroon’s Ngannou, 37, hopes the new league…
FEC approves procurement of 2000 tractors, 1200 trailers, others to boost food security in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the approval of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc ploughs, and 1,200 tractor trailers among other equipment under the National Agricultural Mechanization Programme (NAMP) to promote food security in Nigeria. This is contained in…
Jigawa government commences N2.9 billion healthcare revitalisation project
The Jigawa State government has launched a N2.9 billion initiative to upgrade 30 healthcare centres across the state, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility in rural communities. Governor Umar Namadi inaugurated the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) Revitalisation project on…
FG plans N110bn youth enterprise clusters
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to establish a Presidential Initiative on Youth Enterprise Clusters that will cost N110 billion. He stated this on Thursday at an event organised to commemorate the 2024 World Population…
FG, IOCs agree on crude supply to Dangote, local refineries
The Federal Government and crude oil producers in Nigeria have committed to working towards a sustainable supply of crude oil to local refineries under a market-determined pricing system. Both parties said the aim of the commitment was to ensure that…
We’re here to stay, says Guinness
Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Adebayo Alli has said the company is not planing to leave the country. Alli noted the Guinness is improving despite challenges. He hailed the firm’s trade partners for their collaboration towards its objectives, which…
Kenyan President, William Ruto Fires Ministers After Anti-tax Protests
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The president said the move came after “reflection, listening…
Yul Edochie’s ex-wife, May, joins Nollywood
May, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has also joined the movie industry. She made her Nollywood debut in Omoni Oboli’s upcoming thriller ‘WivesOnStrike 3: The Uprising.’ An elated May took to her Instagram page to announce her…
Actress Joke Silva celebrates legendary husband at 82
Veteran actor Olu Jacobs is celebrating his 82nd birthday and wife Joke Silva marked the occasion with a heartfelt post. She shared a video collage showcasing Olu Jacobs’ illustrious career, featuring clips from his prime and a recent footage of…
Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha welcomes Super Falcons’ Echegini to PSG in style
French club Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have shared a video of Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha welcoming Jennifer Echegini to the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Echegini has enjoyed a steady rise in the last two years. She spent parts of her youth…