…all-round performance, finishing with 17 points and seven assists. Caleb Agada, Ikechukwu Mekowulu and Stan Okoye each contributed 13 points as D'Tigers showcased their attacking depth and defensive intensity. Nigeria took control early and never looked back, dominating both ends of the floor to overwhelm the Rwandans…

…around the profitability of small-scale businesses. The short clip, shared on X by #ChuksEricE on Sunday, showed a woman asking the corn seller how much she made from the business. Responding, the seller said, "Per month I make like 2.5 million." It was not immediately clear whether the video was recorded as a content…

…among motorists. In a statement issued on Sunday, the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the ongoing impoundment of vehicles with tinted windows forms part of a security operation aimed at addressing rising insecurity and preventing criminals from exploiting such vehicles. Ikenga explained that the exerci…

…vision for Nigeria. Also speaking, the Chairman of the APC in Akwa Ibom, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, described Lagos as a model for other states, saying its remarkable transformation reflected purposeful and visionary leadership. "The way and manner you project the ideals of this state is huge, and we are proud of it. "Lag…

…Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, represented at the ceremony by his deputy, Faruk Lawal Jobe, commended the Buhari family for sustaining the late president's ideals through investments in education. "This edifice is a remarkable achievement. It is contributing towards education and knowledge, and there is no g…

…a European club when crowned. Winners including Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić, Karim Benzema, Rodri and Ousmane Dembélé all represented European clubs at the time of their triumphs. The only exception came in 2023, when Messi became the first men’s Ballon d’Or winner officially representing a club…

…incident on Sunday, the Head of Media and Publicity of the Anambra State Fire Service, Chukwudi Chiketa, said a fire crew and firefighting equipment were swiftly deployed following a distress call. Chiketa stated that upon arrival, the firefighters battled the blaze with courage and professionalism until it was brought…

…in market prices," he said. A stockfish retailer at Oyingbo Market, Mrs Ugochi Nwachukwu, said the high prices had reduced the purchasing power of traders and consumers. She said a long stockfish body now sells for N75,000 and above, compared with about N20,000 previously. According to her, a bag of stockfish heads now…

…a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Mohammed, on behalf of his family, the government and the people of Bauchi State, condoled with the families over the losses. According to the statement, Ibrahim, an elder statesman, educationist and former Commission…

…checkpoints from Anambra State before he was eventually arrested by operatives in the Wukari area of Taraba State. The statement said, "So a merchant of death travelled to Onitsha, Anambra State to buy the two big vehicle fuel tanks in this video not to sell or use in his vehicle but solely for the purpose of concealin…

…Awogbade joined the Reconciliation Committee. Others appointed include Hon. Ojuade Bukola as a member of the Research, Planning and Strategy Committee, Hon. Okiki as a member of the Inter-Party Relations Committee and Hon. Adesiji Adefarakan as a member of the Electoral Matters Committee. The campaign council also anno…

…years following talks with President Bola Tinubu. Elsewhere, former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged support for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master's degree in Italy, the Federal Government inaugurated a new board for the Bank of Agriculture, and France booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qu…

…Ojomoyela, Adeola Badru, Samuel Oyadongha, Egufe Yafugborhi, Ozioruva Aliu, Ike Uchechukwu, Ochuko Akuopha, Jeff Agboddo, & Daniel Abia What began as days of persistent rainfall has quickly escalated into widespread flooding across several states, leaving a trail of destruction that has once again exposed Nigeria's vul…

…this year's edition. Speaking at the event, the founder of the awards, Azubuike Amauchechukwu, said the platform remains committed to recognising excellence and celebrating the individuals whose contributions continue to shape the entertainment industry. According to him, the Kalakuta theme reflects creativity, resilie…

…these constitute emergencies," Eki-Udoko said. Another Nigerian paediatrician, Dr Atinuke Uwajeh, said incorrect assumptions about childhood illnesses continue to worsen outcomes, especially when fever is automatically treated as malaria. She explained, "There are certain things we know are more common: cold and upper…

…issued on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Christian Aburime, said the state's non-participation was a deliberate administrative decision and not the result of any penalty. Aburime noted that the World Bank report contains no reference to disqualification or fail…

…Road forms part of the Trunk A3 highway linking Port Harcourt through Aba, Otukpo, Makurdi, Lafia, Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Potiskum, Maiduguri and Dikwa to the Cameroon border. The minister said the roads would improve the movement of agricultural produce, facilitate trade, enhance transportation, boost businesses and im…

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged to cover the remaining relocation costs for a first-class Mathematics graduate of the University of Ilorin, Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, who secured a fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Calabria, Italy. Saraki made the promise on Saturda…

…is part of a wider movement across African tech. In Ghana, language-learning platform Kukarella helps users learn African languages through interactive lessons and conversation practice. African Storybook, developed in South Africa, has created a free digital library of thousands of children’s stories in dozens of Afri…

…looked like before it was shut down. The three civil servants - Ojo Victor, Omeh Amarachukwu, and Wakili Saidu - were questioned by the investigating police officers and have been listed as witnesses in the case filed against Mr Adeyemi. In their separate statements, written at the police headquarters on 10 November 20…

By Ozioruva Aliu The Oba of Benin, Omo N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has received 18 cultural artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after 125 years in foreign custody. He emphasized that the royal objects are not mere curiosities but vital records of governance, spirituality, and artistry of the Edo people, taken…

…were times...there were times," William said, adding, "yeah, but I'd like to think the UK and the US have been together for those 250 years." AFP

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the jurisdiction of the Kwara State High Court in the criminal defamation suit instituted against him by the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Saraki's decision followed Friday's ruling by Justice M.O. Folorunso, sitting in Il…

…for his family. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, raised the issue during a meeting with the envoy at her office in Abuja following the recent release of five other Nigerians who were detained alongside the deceased in Abidjan, the Special Assistant on Communications and New Media to t…

…has won first place in the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Get Ready 4 timbuktoo EdTech accelerator, taking home a $10,000 prize after topping a field of 1,429 applicants from across Africa. The startup, founded by Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, beat finalists from Egypt and Senegal during a July 1 pitch event in Da…