Tinubu’s wife empowers 250 elderly Nigerians with cash support
President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through her Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), on Tuesday, supported 250 elderly persons in Oyo State with cash. Mrs. Tinubu stated that the initiative is an annual programme aimed at improving…
Peseiro congratulates Lookman on CAF award
Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has congratulated Ademola Lookman on being named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Peseiro also praised the Super Eagles for their collective efforts, which contributed…
UBA donates N500m to Lagos State Security Trust Fund
United Bank for Africa (UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). This is part of foundation’s continued commitment to secure environment for individuals…
FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw
World football’s governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an “unacceptable error”. FIFA has apologised for displaying a map during the qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup that excluded Crimea from Ukraine’s…
BREAKING: Ademola Lookman crowned CAF Men’s Player of the Year
Nigerian football sensation, Ademola Lookman, has been crowned CAF Men’s Player of the Year at a spectacular ceremony in Morocco, following a year of dazzling achievements. Lookman’s exceptional performances on the pitch had earned him the prestigious award, with his…
Blue economy policy will enhance maritime governance –FG
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy as an inclusive framework that will enhance maritime governance. Oyetola added that the policy will ultimately establish the sector as a…
Uzo Oshogwe replaces Dupe Olusola as MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Uzo Oshogwe as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Mrs. Oshogwe, currently the MD/CEO of Afriland Properties Ltd, brings a wealth of experience to her new…
Lagos govt to introduce new building code in 2025
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce a new building code in 2025 aimed at establishing high-performance standards for a sustainable and smart city. The initiative seeks to align Lagos with international standards by setting regulations for construction…
Soludo unfolds plans to build Olympic-size stadium to promote grassroots sports development in Anambra
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, over the weekend promised to build an Olympic-size Stadium to promote grassroots sports development in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, during the Sports Writers…
ECOWAS Presidents Approved Exit Of Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger With Condition
PRESIDENTS of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. It however gave the three countries up till July next year to reconsider…