Why DNA Tests Should Be Abolished – Nigerian Woman
A Facebook user, Mmiri Mara Ugo Adaeze Nwa Nsukka, has called for the abolition of DNA testing, insisting that it is not part of cultural practices. She stated that all children born by a woman in her husband’s house…
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…
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…
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…
Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin meet on Friday in Alaska in a high-stakes, high-risk summit that could prove decisive for the future of Ukraine. Putin will step onto Western soil for the first time since he…
Ethiopia and Nigeria Partner to Build African-Made Drones
Ethiopia and Nigeria are collaborating to develop a fleet of African-made drones for both civilian and military use. Ethiopian officials recently hosted Nigerian Air Force members on tours of the country’s aircraft manufacturing and maintenance facilities, with Nigeria promising a…
Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Rehab: Lagos begins second phase August 19 – October 1
The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of maintenance work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, and run through Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This follows the completion…
AfroBasket: D’Tigers Beat Defending Champions, Tunisia To Secure Back-To-Back Wins
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured its second consecutive victory at the ongoing men’s 2025 Afrobasket championship in Angola, recording an impressive victory over Tunisia to maintain a winning streak, BSNSports.com.ng reports. D’Tigers overpowered Tunisia 87–66 in their second group game in Angola….