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Nigeria’s DTigress, the reigning African champions, will open their campaign in the FIBA ​​Women’s World Cup Qualification Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a great reputation as a major force in world basketball and the girls see the match against the Colombians as a perfect way to …

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) and four others until March 25 for hearing. The judge adjourned the case to allow the parties to organize their proceedings. El-Rufai is demanding …

Bayelsa D-Gov, Peter Akpe, warns leaders against excessive ambition The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Akpe, has warned Nigeria’s political class against overly ambitious and unnecessary competition in the pursuit of leadership positions. Dr Akpe gave the advice during a special thanksgiving service held in his honor to mark his 55th birthday at the Redeemed Christian Church of …

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Tuesday killed three people in Kalaumashi town, Musawa Local Government Area of ​​Katsina State The spokesperson of the state police command, Aliyu Abubakar, confirmed the attack in a statement on Wednesday in Katsina. He said 11 other people were injured in the incident. “On March 10, at 6.05pm, a distress call was received in …

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers approved the nominee through a vote in the Committee of the Whole. President Bola Tinubu last week nominated the 50-year-old Economist as Minister of State for Finance. READ ALSO: Tinubu writes to Senate to screen, …

Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence, technology to improve operations – Top Reporters Navy chief Abbas tasks commanders with using intelligence and technology to improve operations The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, tasked commanders of Nigerian Navy commands, units and establishments to intensify naval operations to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria and combat all …

Benue State Governor, Rev. P. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Wednesday urged the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to work closely with his administration to address insecurity and promote development across the state. Speaking at the Old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi, while hosting the board of directors and management of the Barr-led Commission. Cosmos Akighir and Dr Cyril Tseenyil, Governor …

Real Madrid beat Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, sealing a 3-0 win over the English side in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Manchester City now face a tough task to keep their ambitions alive after Federico Valverde’s brilliant first-half hat-trick put the Spanish side in control of the match. Prior to …

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Lamido Yuguda, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. However, the appointment must still await Senate confirmation. READ ALSO: Tinubu directs launch …

Nigerians escorted out of Iran by FG ​​officials Some Nigerians were escorted out of Iran by Nigeria’s federal government officials at the embassy in that country. This was confirmed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. The confirmation was contained in a terse statement by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and …