The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative that will establish eight Sports and Education Centres of Excellence across selected tertiary institutions as part of efforts to retain Nigeria’s sporting talents, create jobs, improve security and position sports as a major contributor to economic growth. The initia…

…She explained that her household could no longer cope with the high cost of fuel needed to power their refrigerator and preserve food items. Some residents called on the Federal Government to grant a licence to another electricity company to supply power to Aba. Meanwhile, Chairman of Geometric Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji…

…in public service.” He also said Northern Nigeria has the human and natural resources needed to drive economic growth, insisting that the region’s growing population should be regarded as an asset rather than a burden. “The North has the people, the land and the resources to prosper. What is needed is leadership that c…

…stream will receive a provincial support letter that can be used to apply for a federal work permit while their permanent residence application is being processed. Those applying through the higher-skilled worker or self-employed physician pathways may also qualify under the Enhanced Provincial Nominee Program linked t…

…her "immediate pain," "violent coughing," and choking sensations," according to a federal lawsuit obtained by The Independent. The suit claims Smyth suffered "substantial pain and emotional distress while attempting to expel the foreign object during the flight to Los Angeles," reads the July 24 complaint filed in Los…

…built alliances across the state and beyond. “Therefore, I have all the experience and credentials to be the next governor of the state,” he said. The senator promised to run an all-inclusive government if elected, adding that his administration would focus on delivering prosperity to every Nasarawa citizen. He, howeve…

…the new minimum wage increase, which positioned Osun as one of the first states in the federation to do so,” he said. The government also contrasted its record on workers’ welfare with that of the previous administration. “This stands in stark contrast to the previous administration, which weaponized poverty and system…

…regardless of their background or country of origin.2. Citizens are required to vote in federal and state or territory elections, as well as in referendums. Voting is not optional in Australia. It is compulsory, and failure to vote without a valid reason can result in a fine.3. Citizens must be prepared to defend Austr…

…in part to her financial condition at that time; and that by 2019 she concluded she needed to sell her interest in Miraval to obtain "financial independence" from him,' Pitt's filing reads. 'On February 23, 2026, Jolie withdrew both her agreement to provide declarations responsive to Request Nos. 81 and 82 for the full…

…region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Nasarawa states during the morning hours. “By the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over parts of Benue, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara,…

…more than 3,000 exhibits and over 300 world-first products, the exhibition area exceeded 100,000 square meters for the first time. Beyond the scale figures, it is worth asking: When the global AI competition enters the second half, what kind of road is China laying that is different from Silicon Valley? The answer is i…

…formed the basis of her green card application and subsequent naturalisation. A 2014 federal conviction for passport fraud, which came after fingerprint checks exposed her real identity, features prominently in the complaint.3. Vivian Chike ObichereVivian Chike Obichere, 72, faces a four-count action filed on 30 July i…

…to fund military aid to Ukraine and energy transition at home. The Netherlands and Sweden have also signalled lower aid ceilings tied to 0.3-0.4 per cent of GNI. The UK’s decision to drop from 0.7 per cent to 0.3 per cent of GNI is the deepest cut among G7 nations and effectively ends a 15-year commitment to the UN aid…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has warned that Nigeria could slide into a deeper crisis within the next four years unless its current political and economic trajectory is urgently reversed. Speaking during an exclusive interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, the former Cr…

…senior military officers. General Musa described the approval as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of military personnel and strengthening the country’s security architecture. He said the increase in annual personnel costs from N660 billion to N924 billion underscores the a…

…helping the Blues win two Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup while redefining the defensive midfield role. 3.Martin Ødegaard – Arsenal (2021) After struggling to establish himself at Real Madrid, the Norwegian joined Arsenal on loan before completing a permanent move. He later captained the club to i…

…and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has named the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali as one of the figures who shaped his understanding of life and leadership.Adeboye made the revelation during a Sunday sermon tit…

The Federal Government on Tuesday approved a financing framework and a set of institutional reforms to accelerate the electrification of health facilities across the country, with a target of providing reliable 24-hour electricity to at least 30 per cent of Nigeria’s health facilities by the end of 2027. The approval w…

…regulation, inadequate testing facilities and poor public awareness could undermine the Federal Government’s clean mobility agenda. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria warned that unless urgent measures are taken to strengthen standards enforcement and eliminate uncertified products from the market, safety incidents…

…troop commitment, recruitment and operational effectiveness. They, however, urged the Federal Government to ensure prompt implementation and complement the salary review with modern weapons, improved logistics, accommodation, healthcare and other welfare packages. Serving military personnel also welcomed the developmen…

…a subsisting judicial order. “As an arm of government, we respect the principle of federalism and separation of powers. We respect the powers of the judiciary, the executive and we equally limit ourselves within our own powers. “We do not have the power as the National Assembly to vacate an existing court order and say…

…its rules of engagement, International Humanitarian Law and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” On whether there was a deadline for non-state actors wishing to lay down their arms, the defence spokesman said there was none. “No. They are allowed to surrender any time they wish to. However, military ki…

Former Postmaster-General of the Federation, Bisi Adegbuyi, has called on the Federal Government to use the recent partnership between the National Identity Management Commission and the Nigerian Postal Service to build a national address system that links every National Identification Number to a verified physical loc…

…on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Sunday on Kayode Onafuye Street in the Alhaji Ede area of the community. Our correspondent gathered from eyewitnesses that the robbers, who arrived on two motorcycles, stormed a bungalow in the area in search of the PoS operator. The four-man gang, however, failed to locate thei…

…timepiece to feature a Kente-inspired dial, a move industry analysts suggest could redefine the positioning of African horology on the global stage.While the luxury sector in Ghana has traditionally been dominated by established Swiss houses like Omega and Cartier, Amofah’s latest venture attempts to bridge the gap bet…