Dr. Akinwunmi Adhesina states that serving as president of African Development Bank (AFDB) is the greatest honor of his life. Adhesina said this during a breakfast meeting that held the media to declare the Annual AFDB 2025 meetings in Abidjan. “It was a decade of relentless purpose, of lasting passion and tireless service. Thank you for walking on this trip …
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14 students, 36 coaches assigned annual scholarships of 36 Lion Coaching School
In a demonstration of his usual generosity, the president of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liamered, has again started his annual scholarship program for a new group of beneficiaries participating in the Nis Coaches course. In particular, he raised the stakes by including five female students and nine males selected by the National Association of Nigeria Students. …
Read More »Flag football breaks into the scene in Gateway Games: emotions, skills and cheers in Abeokuta!
Abeokuta witnessed sports history on Monday when the flag football broke into the 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games 2024, captivating multitudes with speed, precision and show in the Grammar School of the African Church. Thanks to the collaboration between Showtime Flag Football and Nafa (Nigeria American Football Association), this two -day flag soccer showcase is proven to be …
Read More »Dabiri-Erewa to keep a lesson at the 15th combined convocation of Mapoly
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly), Abeokuta, has announced that his 15th combined call ceremony will take place on Tuesday 24 June 2025. The event will celebrate graduates from 2015/2016 to the academic sessions of 2023/2024. A declaration of heads, public relations and protocol of the institution, Yemi Ajibola states that Hon. (Dr.) ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA, president and CEO of the Nigerian Commission …
Read More »The sheikh Gumi deported to Nigeria while the Saudi authorities stopped the cleric from Hajj – Thage
By Ayo Kehinde The Saudi authorities have expelled a famous Islamic scholar based in Kaduna, the sheikh Ahmad Gumi, in Nigeria, preventing his participation in Hajj’s pilgrimage from 2025. Sheikh Gumi was part of a delegation of Islamic scholars sponsored by the Nigerian commission Hajj (Nahcon) to provide religious services during Hajj. Gumi arrived in Medina last Saturday, around 10:30 …
Read More »Police Nabs FCDA Top Officer, Yankwashi for alleged conspiracy and imitation
Police Nabs FCDA Top Officer, Yankwashi for alleged conspiracy and imitation Abuja (main journalists) as a saying says: “Many days for a thief and one day for the owner” The Nigerian police on Monday 26 May 2025, he captured an Mr. Jamilu Isa Yankwashi, a high official of the Federal Capital Development Authority, (FCDA) for the alleged criminal conspiracy and …
Read More »Man held after stealing his car
A German man was held on Monday by the police after stealing his car. The 27-year-old from Mannheim in south-western Germany reported that his BMW was stolen while visiting his family in Romania in April. Previously he had reported the theft to the police and his insurance company. Weeks later, the vehicle was purchased by a 38 year old from …
Read More »Former Sports Commissioner, Swan Hail Abakaliki FC on the Federation Cup killed Giant
The immediate past commissioner for the development and sport of youth in Ebonyi, Charles Akpu-Enika congratulated the Abakaliki Football Club for his miraculous qualification company for the 2025 president President Federation Cup. The Ebonyi Chapter of Ebonyi of the Nigeria Association of Nigeria (Swan) also greeted the club for its cup race which culminated in a final place with only …
Read More »The Eko International Cup begins on July 6 in Lagos
A preseason soccer tournament labeled with the Eko International Cup (EIC) will take a central stage between July 6 and 13 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. SKI-HI Entertainment In collaboration with the Government of the State of Lagos is organizing the competition that is expected to present a total of eight teams. In this tournament, the best professional …
Read More »Reverend Father killed, houses burned on the plateau
A reverend father, Mimang Lekyil, in the community of Kwakas, in the Mushere district, in the area of the local government of Bokkos, was killed by armed men. The residents of the community referred to Daily Trust that armed men, who are presumed to be kidnappers, attacked the home of the reverend around 9:00 on Sunday when his family members …
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