APC wins by-election in Kogi, PDP in Oyo
Some of the early results that emerged in yesterday’s by-elections conducted in 11 states saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) snatching victory in Kogi and Oyo states respectively. In Kogi, the APC candidate in…
Why Abia Govt took Islamic Bank loan — Otti
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has addressed concerns surrounding the $125 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), saying that the conditions were generousOtti, while responding to questions during the monthly media parley on Friday in Umuahia, allayed fears…
Lookman exit worries Atalanta boss
Atalanta coach Ivan Juric has expressed concern over the potential departure of Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, admitting the club faces losing 80-90 per cent of their goals from last season following the forward’s training boycott amid stalled transfer talks with…
Remains of football legend, Chukwu, laid to rest in Enugu
The late Nigerian football legend and coach, Christian Chukwu, popularly called “Chairman”, was on Saturday laid to rest in his country home, Obe, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Ebonyi Governor Rewards D’Tigress star Ejiofor with N30m, duplex
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, on Friday, rewarded a member of the victorious Nigeria’s D’Tigress Basketball team from the state, Blessing Ejifor, with state honour, N30 million and a duplex at the Civil and Public Servant Estate. Nwifuru announced the…
Adesina underscores connection between justice, development
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has stressed that justice is the bedrock of sustainable development, insisting that access to justice must be universal for Africa to thrive. “When Africa stands for the…
By-elections: INEC Deploys Poll Materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has concluded arrangements for Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation.A statement on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun,…
Abuja to host Basketball All-Star weekend
Abuja will host the Crown Elite Basketball All-Star Weekend from August 22 to 24, featuring West Africa’s top basketball clubs, including Nigeria University Games champions Nile University and premiership giants Gboko City Chiefs at the Mo Arena Sports Hall. The…
Veteran Yoruba Actor Chief Kanran Dies at 72
Veteran Nigerian actor Segun Remi, popularly known by his stage name Chief Kanran, has died at the age of 72. The celebrated Yoruba film star passed away on Friday morning. Details about the cause of death were yet to be…
Transfer: Super Falcons Star Rasheedat Ajibade Set to Join PSG
Atletico Madrid and Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, is on the verge of sealing a high-profile move to French D1 Arkema powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, Insight Media Sports Arena has gathered. Ajibade, 24, became a free agent in June after parting…