Category: General

Pirates demand 1.9 billion ransom to release Idabato D.O

The situation is getting complicated but at least the family of Ewane Roland, the Divisional Officer of Idabato in the South West region, knows that he is still alive.

Kidnapped on October 1, 2024, by suspected Nigerian pirates, the family has now b…

U-17 WWC: Enoh hails Flamingos’ qualification for knockout stage

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Football Team, the Flamingos, for trouncing Ecuador at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic.

The News Agency of Nigeri…

Super Eagles striker Boniface involved in car crash

Bayer Leverkusen and Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface was involved in a car crash on Sunday, a day after the club’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Boniface, who scored a 72nd-minute winner in Saturday’s match, on Sunday shared pictures a…

My dream- Nigerian Para-athlete

A para-athlete, Oluwakemi Ladipo, says she looks forward to winning an Olympic gold medal, donning the national colours, in her sporting career.

Ladipo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.

She said that since her entry into the…

Buhari felicitates Gowon on 90th birthday

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former military Head of State, as he marks his 90th birthday.

In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari praised Gowon’s visionary leadership and dedication …

Nigeria, Ericsson sign MoU on 5G technology, innovation

The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 5G is the fifth genera…

Logistics sector can boost Nigeria’s GDP by 60% – Expert

The Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Prof. Simon Emeje, says courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 60 per cent, if fully tapped.

Emeje said this at a news conference…