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Eagles Kickstart Qatar 2022 World up Playoff in Abuja with Maduka Okoye Out

Nigeria’s squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff battle with Ghana on Tuesday have started their preparations in the Federal Capital, Abuja ahead of departure to Kumasi on Thursday. Three time African champions Nigeria and four time African champions Ghana, will battle each other at the 40,000 capacity Baba Yara Stadium Kumasi on… Continue reading Eagles Kickstart Qatar 2022 World up Playoff in Abuja with Maduka Okoye Out

Minister of Sports Dare lauds Brume’s Exploits at World Athletics Indoor Championships

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has expressed his excitement on long jumper Ese Brume, who made Nigeria proud by winning a silver medal at the just concluded World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. “We, as a Sports Ministry, are proud of her. She is an epitome of humility, hardwork and… Continue reading Minister of Sports Dare lauds Brume’s Exploits at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Super Eagles Brace Up for a Do or Die Playoff against Blackstars of Ghana.

All is set for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs between the Blackstars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Super Eagles interim technical adviser, Augustine Eguavoen, said they are aware of the enormous task bestowed on them to ensure Super Eagles will be in Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. “I will not… Continue reading Super Eagles Brace Up for a Do or Die Playoff against Blackstars of Ghana.

Ugwanyi @58: Agric Entrepreneur Advises S/East Governors To Adopt Enugu Blueprint

Abuja (Nigeria) – An Enugu born agriculture entrepreneur, Hon. (Amb.) Peace Patrick, has enjoined governors from the south east region of Nigeria, to emulate the security, green revolution and other agricultural policies of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwanyi of Enugu State. Hon. Patrick, in a massage of congratulations on the ocassion of the birthday of Governor Ugwanyi… Continue reading Ugwanyi @58: Agric Entrepreneur Advises S/East Governors To Adopt Enugu Blueprint

How Lagos Police Boss Averted Crisis At Trade Fair Complex

By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja – What would have led to a major crisis at the ever busy, Balogun Business Association, (BBA) International Center for Commerce(ICC) at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Lagos was recently averted.This was sequel to the wisdom and professionalism which the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, Mr Abiodun Alabi deployed to… Continue reading How Lagos Police Boss Averted Crisis At Trade Fair Complex

President Buhari Warns APC Leaders Against Ego, Competition by Ada Nkong

 President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the leaders (and membership) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from name-calling and backstabbing ahead of the oncoming March 26 Convention. According to a statement by Garba Shehu Senior special assistant Media and publicity, the President urged them to remain steadfast and maintain its unity if the party… Continue reading President Buhari Warns APC Leaders Against Ego, Competition by Ada Nkong

200 NGOs converge in Abuja, drum support for NYSC Trust Fund

Abuja (Nigeria) – Peionews witnessed that no fewer than 200 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), on Wednesday, converge in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to drum support for the Bill for an Act to establish the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund. The Bill, which was subject to public hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on… Continue reading 200 NGOs converge in Abuja, drum support for NYSC Trust Fund

See what Lawan relied on to say Judicial ruling won’t stop amendment of Electoral Act

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has given reasons why he thinks that the ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, won’t stop the National Assembly from amending the Electoral Act. Recall that the court in a ruling delivered on Monday by Inyang Ekwo, on an ex-parte application by the People’s Democratic Party, barred… Continue reading See what Lawan relied on to say Judicial ruling won’t stop amendment of Electoral Act

Senator Opeyemi chairs seven-man conference committee on sexual harassment bill

Abuja – Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), was named the Chairman of the seven-man conference committee on the Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition bill. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, announced the membership of the conference committee at the start of plenary proceedings. Recall that the bill was passed… Continue reading Senator Opeyemi chairs seven-man conference committee on sexual harassment bill