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Post views: 19 The Second Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Akuchukwu Aghazu, has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, describing the preparation as one of the best the country has witnessed in recent years. Aghazu commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s team is …

The National Transition Committee of the Association of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria (FIBAN) has extended the tenure of the Ogun State Chapter Chairman, Chief Olalekan Soyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, until the end of January 2027. The extension of the mandate was communicated in a letter dated 7 July 2026 and signed by the Secretary of the …

Ghana has suspended a planned August visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid the ongoing wave of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests in South Africa, saying worsening violence could overshadow high-level bilateral talks between the two countries. The decision, announced Tuesday by Ghana’s communications minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, marks a significant diplomatic rebuke to Pretoria’s handling of attacks on …

The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the intervention programs of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have continued to demonstrate that the Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering tangible economic benefits to millions of Nigerians through strategic investments in entrepreneurship, small businesses and youth empowerment. According to Professor Yilwatda, the presidential intervention …

Post views: 46 The Nigeria team arrived in Lagos from Dakar, Senegal following an impressive outing at the CAA Region 2 U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships. The contingent landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at around 11pm, led by the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa. Chief Okowa, who attended the championships in the dual …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday held a regional seminar for judges of the Lagos State High Court in Lagos, aimed at strengthening judicial understanding of the evolving Nigerian Electricity Supply Sector (NESI). In his opening speech, NERC Chairman Dr. Musiliu Oseni said NERC has transferred oversight of the electricity market to 16 states, ushering in a new …

The Police Service Commission has sacked four senior police officers and demoted 10 others after finding them guilty of various acts of misconduct, in what it described as a renewed effort to strengthen discipline and professionalism within Nigeria’s police force. The disciplinary measures were approved at the Commission’s plenary meeting held at its headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement …

Winpart, in collaboration with CFAO Solidarity, has donated 7,000 euros and 1 million dollars to the Bethesda Child Support Foundation to strengthen programs focused on the well-being, education and empowerment of vulnerable children. The donation is part of CFAO’s corporate social responsibility agenda to promote sustainable community development and support impactful social initiatives in the countries where the group operates. …

National Identification Number (NIN) enrollments have risen to 136 million, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a unified digital identity system and expand access to government services. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) disclosed the figure in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the milestone was announced by its Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, during a courtesy visit to …

In a significant boost to infrastructure and development initiatives, the Minister in the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to technology commercialization, local content development, industrial competitiveness and sustainable job creation. The minister said this during a visit to the site of the proposed NOVA Hub project at …