By Elizabeth Ugbo Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, met President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to present the commission’s 2025 performance report, outline 2026 plans, and discuss Nigeria’s pending case before FIFA over alleged World Cup qualification breaches. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Dikko […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has described the deployment of 100 American soldiers to Nigeria as a major boost in the fight against terrorism. He spoke in Abuja, where he explained that the Nigerian government requested the deployment to Bauchi State to strengthen intelligence, training, and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Society for Drug Abuse Enlightenment and Control (SODAEC) condemned the federal government on Wednesday in Kaduna for failing to release the 2025 capital funds to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), calling it a grave threat to Nigeria’s national security. NDLEA Operations Hampered by Lack of Funding SODAEC Executive Director […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) recently launched 2,000 tractors under the Pay-As-You-Service (PAYS) scheme in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, to boost smallholder farmers’ productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and support sustainable mechanisation nationwide, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Strategic Shift from Past Programs BOA Managing Director, Mr. Ayodeji […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo In February 2026, Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, claiming the network feared violating the FCC’s equal-time rule. CBS legal guidance suggested airing the interview could trigger obligations for other candidates, while FCC Chair Brendan Carr dismissed the claims, saying there […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Historic Shooting Performance Lifts Bulldogs Josh Hubbard powered Mississippi State to a thrilling 91-85 upset over Auburn, scoring a career-high 46 points—just one shy of the school record. Hubbard shot 15-of-27 from the field and 10-of-16 from three-point range, setting a new school record. He also grabbed a career-high nine rebounds, added […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Dauda Lawal on Wednesday distributed 25 Armoured Personnel Carriers and surveillance drones to security forces in Gusau, Zamfara State. The equipment was procured to strengthen operations against banditry and violent crime. The handover ceremony took place at the Government House. The initiative aims to improve troop protection, intelligence gathering, and rapid […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Preliminary autopsy results have ruled out food poisoning in the deaths of two Nollywood crew members found inside a car in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, on February 7, 2026. The victims, 36-year-old Walter Odediran and his childhood friend Godstime Imeh, were discovered inside a Nissan vehicle parked within the premises of Evercare […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has dismissed claims that $2,000 was shared among some Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) as an attendance fee during its engagement in Maiduguri, Borno State. NBA Denies $2,000 Attendance Fee Allegation in Maiduguri The Nigerian Bar Association on Tuesday denied allegations that it shared $2,000 with some […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo No fewer than 33 miners died on Wednesday after inhaling carbon monoxide during an underground explosion at a mining site in Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred inside a tunnel reportedly owned by Solid Uni Nig Ltd. Rescue teams evacuated survivors, while authorities launched an investigation […]
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