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A session of participants at the event. …Over 200 youths challenged to lead ventures that create jobs, drive impact In a bold move to redefine youth empowerment, the YALI Network Delta, with support from the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, has hosted the inaugural Youth Skills Fest 1.0 — a one-day catalytic event focused on equipping […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly set to undergo a medical with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after reaching a €75 million agreement with Napoli. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal have already scheduled medical tests and travel arrangements for the Nigerian forward, who is expected to make a final […]

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The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has handed over a multi-billion naira upgraded and fully equipped Neonatal Wards and Intensive Care Unit to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, to improve healthcare quality in the state. Philip Mshelbila, the Managing Director (MD) of the company, officially handed the facilities over to Victor […]

  The Armed Forces of the Republic of Mali (FAMa) have begun a counter-offensive across the country in response to a recent surge in terrorist activity. In an official communiqué issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces on Wednesday, the military alleged that both internal and external actors are involved in fuelling the […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from behind to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday evening. Despite missing a host of first-team regulars, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles showed resilience and character […]

The Management of MTN Nigeria has said that its executive cadre was 95 percent Nigerian in line with its policy of robust local representation for economic sustainability and national pride. Citing its recently published 2024 Annual Report, MTN Nigeria said it boasts a 95% Nigerian executive management team, far surpassing its closest competitors. It said […]

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have been drawn in Group D alongside France, Canada, and Samoa in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The tournament will be held in Rabat, Morocco, from October 17 to November 8. The official draw ceremony took place in Rabat and was overseen by FIFA Tournament Director Jaime […]

In anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced additional train services and operational adjustments across key routes. The Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) will see an extra trip on Thursday, June 5, 2025, aimed at easing congestion and meeting growing demand. The updated schedule includes: “Lagos to […]

Trump imposed travel bans on 12 countries US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, claiming the measure is necessary to protect against “foreign terrorists” and other security threats. The countries facing complete travel bans are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, […]