Why I keep studying despite my football career – Taiwo Awoniyi
Nigeria and Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that a promise he made to his father is the reason he has continued studying throughout his football career.Awoniyi made the revelation in an interview with BBC Sport after graduating from…
First Niger Bridge set to reopen soon – Federal controller News
The Federal Ministry of Works has assured commuters and motorists that, barring “unforeseen circumstances”, the First Niger Bridge may be reopened before the end of this week, as all major construction works have been completed. The Federal Controller of Works,…
Nigerian-American Chinyere Ukeje Wins $300,000 NASA Mars Food System Prize
Nigerian-American researcher Chinyere “Chichi” Ukeje has won the top prize of $300,000 in NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table competition, after developing an innovative food system designed to help astronauts produce and prepare food during long-duration missions to…
80 suspected criminals arrested in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State, says it detained 80 suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition, six vehicles and other exhibits in various operations across the state from Oct.1 to Oct. 7. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Tijani, disclosed this…
Peter Obi Visits Nigerian Air Force Facility in Abuja, Pays Tribute to Crash Victims
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the Nigerian Air Force facility in Abuja to formally sign the condolence register following the recent aircraft crash that claimed the lives of personnel. Obi said the visit,…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
Federal prosecutors are expected to bring additional charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the BBC’s US media partner CBS has reported. The new charges accuse them of playing a role in the torture of…
ADC will resist rigging in 2027 – Mark
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has declared that the party will not allow itself to be rigged out in the coming elections. Mark made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council…
Cameroon commits to stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria
Cameroon commits to stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria The Consul General of Cameroon in Lagos, Bibi Lobe, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence and stronger bilateral ties with Nigeria as Cameroon celebrated 54 years of “unity…
Ghana embassy pays tribute to late academic Dr Kofi Akamani
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., has paid tribute to the late Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born academic and professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the United States. Dr Akamani, who died on September 19, 2026, aged 48,…
FCT workers begin indefinite strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has directed all workers in the FCT Administration, including those in the private sector, to commence an indefinite strike from Wednesday. The directive followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum…