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Tinubu appoints Dr. Oloriegbe as Chair, National Health Insurance Authority

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The appointment, which took effect...

Rashford’s Resurgence Leads Villa to FA Cup Semis for First Time in 10 Years

Aston Villa’s resurgence under Unai Emery continued on Sunday as Marcus Rashford’s brace inspired a 3-0 win over Preston North End, sending the...

Nigeria Ready to Host African Women Volleyball Club Championship, Says Customs GC Adeniyi

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work done so far at...

NSC Endorses Niger Delta Sports Festival, Dikko to Open Week-long Event

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has given its full backing to the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), recognizing the event’s potential to discover...

Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors For River Basin Development Authorities

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new executive directors for the river basin development authorities nationwide under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. According...

Djokovic Powers into Miami Open Semis, Eyes 100th Singles Title

Novak Djokovic delivered an impressive performance to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open, defeating American Sebastian Korda 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). The 37-year-old...

FG set to concession major highways nationwide, eyes private sector investment

The Federal Government has announced plans to concession major highways to improve road infrastructure through the Highways Management and Development Initiative (HMDI). Minister...

Tinubu set to Mark 73rd Birthday with Special Prayer Session at Abuja National Mosque

President Bola Tinubu will celebrate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja....

NNPC Foundation Provides Free Cataract Surgeries to 2,000 Beneficiaries in Southeast, Southsouth States

In continuation of its humanitarian initiative, the NNPC Foundation is set to provide another 2,000 free cataract extraction surgeries to people in the...

VP Shettima Urges Judiciary to Remain Steadfast in the Face of Blackmail

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the judiciary to remain unwavering in its commitment to justice, despite attempts at blackmailing it. Speaking at...

Just In: NYSC Members Receive Long-Awaited N77,000 Allowance, Backlog Payments to Follow

In a welcome development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun disbursing the raised monthly allowance of N77,000 to corps members across...

Naira Records Mixed Fortunes, Appreciates in Parallel Market but Depreciates in Official Market

The Nigerian currency, Naira, experienced a mixed performance on Wednesday, appreciating in the parallel market but depreciating in the official market. According to...

Rivers United FC Faces Backlash Over Alleged Mistreatment of Teenage Player

A contentious scandal has engulfed Rivers United FC regarding its alleged mistreatment of 17-year-old player Seiyefa Jackson. The Sport Integrity Foundation has vehemently...

Tinubu Flags Off Torch of Unity Movement for 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun

President Bola Tinubu has kicked off the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway Games, which will...

South Africa Faces FIFA Sanctions for Fielding Ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifier

A controversy has erupted in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers, with South Africa facing the possibility of losing three points for...

NCS seizes N125m worth of smuggled petrol in largest bust in recent times

In a significant blow to fuel smugglers, about 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦125 million, has been seized in...