UN ranks Nigeria 8th on African industrialisation index, 98th globally
The United Nations has ranked Nigeria as 8th on the African Industrialisation Index and 98th in the world. Thematic Lead for Oil and Gas at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), . Kelvin Emmanuel, stated this in his presentation…
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…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers Storm to Quarterfinals with Thrilling 99-90 Win Over Cameroon
Nigeria’s D’Tigers thrashed Cameroon 99–90 to finish top of Group B and seal their place in the 2025 AfroBasket quarterfinals. The team had earlier secured wins over Madagascar and defending champions Tunisia before wrapping up their group campaign with another…
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…
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…
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…