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Galatasaray suffered an exit in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after a 4-0 defeat against Liverpool FC at Anfield. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool. However, the defeat was compounded by a significant injury involving Galatasaray talisman Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international suffered a setback already in the 8th …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Ibaji Development Association, Lokoja branch, has commended the progress made by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Kogi State since he assumed office two years ago. The association, in a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, said Ibaji Local Government Area is proud to associate itself with the Governor’s development progress in all sectors of …

Global African Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reiterated its commitment to building tangible economic bridges and strengthening diaspora-led investment in Nigeria. UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, stated this on Monday, while hosting key representatives of the Nigerian Commission in Diaspora (NiDCOM) led by its Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri, at the bank’s UK office. The …

… Inmates will learn modern agricultural skills at 18 centers … The focus shifts from stewardship to productivity and human development … Inmates engaged in crop cultivation, poultry, fishing and processing Daud Olatunji The federal government has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert Nigeria’s correctional centers from traditional detention facilities to centers of productive food production and vocational training. The …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has issued a sweeping directive requiring all political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to resign by March 31, 2026, drawing a clear line between governance and partisan politics. The order, announced in a presidential statement on Tuesday by Dewan Goshit, Information and Public Relations Officer at the Office of the Secretary …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has closed down three manufacturing companies in Ogijo, Ogun State, over serious workplace safety violations. The enforcement action was carried out on Wednesday by the Minister of Labor and Employment, Mrs. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, during an inspection focused on compliance with occupational health and safety. The affected companies include African Refractory and Allied Products (ARAP), African …

The Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar declared Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the failure to sight the Shawwal crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement, which marks the end of the 2026 Ramadan fast, was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee. According to …

Moses Simon has made 200 appearances in Ligue 1, becoming the second Nigerian player to reach that figure after John Utaka. Simon reached that milestone in a goalless draw against RC Strasbourg. Moses has been playing in Ligue 1 since 2019, spending six seasons with FC Nantes, where he played 177 Ligue 1 games, scoring 33 goals and providing 37 …

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Reenactment) Bill, 2024. The bill seeks to ensure sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths. The repealed Student Loan Act of 2023 had some challenges related to governance and management, purpose of loans, eligibility …

The Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) has defended the recent increase in shipping rates, insisting that the adjustment process followed due process and regulatory guidelines. The response comes after trade war advocacy committee NAGAFF raised concerns over the implementation of new port taxes in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Speaking in Lagos, SAN President Boma Alabi said criticism surrounding the tariff changes …