By Esther Ososanya Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed deep condolences to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama following the deaths of two cabinet ministers in a fatal helicopter crash. Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Boamah, and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad, were among …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian military has killed dozens of terrorists in a precision airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) in Yankuzo Ward, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Captain David Adewusi, media information officer for OPFY, the strike was launched following credible intelligence that a …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a firm warning to all participating clubs, players, and officials ahead of the new season, reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on involvement in betting activities. The league made this clear in an official memo signed by its Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, as preparations intensify …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s star goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has earned a historic nomination for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, following her outstanding performance at the recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and a standout year for both club and country. The award, presented by the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, recognises the best female …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons have remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, despite clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco last month. The update, released Thursday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), reflects global movements in women’s football based on recent international …
By Esther Ososanya The electricity supply situation in Lagos State has deteriorated following a fire outbreak at the Egbin Power Plant, which damaged a major transformer and disrupted power transmission to several parts of the state, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed on Thursday. According to a statement by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the …
By Esther Ososanya Commuters and passersby were thrown into panic on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from its compartments along the Ladipo axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m., involved a train travelling from Ogba Ayo in Ogun …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nine people, including a police officer, have been killed in renewed attacks by suspected armed herders on several communities in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The affected communities include Okwutanobe, Okpokpolo, Olegagbani, and Ikpele. Local sources said the attackers, believed to have crossed from neighbouring Kogi State, began their …
By Esther Ososanya In a major boost for Africa’s energy sector, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $1.35 billion financing deal with Dangote Industries Limited (DIL). The deal is part of a larger $4 billion syndicated loan to support the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest industrial project to date. This agreement will help refinance …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Human rights activist and public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has accused influential Nigerians, including politicians, religious leaders, and traditional rulers, of shielding corruption and obstructing justice in the country. Shehu made the claims during a recent appearance on a current affairs programme aired by the African Independent Television (AIT), where he expressed …
