…from fans is essential for players, noting that he had already received numerous encouraging messages prior to the match. “You know, this is what we, as players, need. We require their support, and I am genuinely happy. I noticed it even before the game; I received a lot of messages of encouragement, and I feel gratefu…

…dismissed Adeleke’s repeated references to him, saying he had deliberately avoided engaging the governor in public exchanges. He said, “If he sleeps and has nightmares, he will say he saw me. If his wife gave him food late, he would say I’m responsible for that. “My name is so sweet in his mouth. Meanwhile, we are not…

…Dr Obini Onuchukwu, described the repeated closure of schools as one of the most damaging developments confronting the education sector. According to him, prolonged closures disrupt academic calendars and make it difficult for schools and institutions in affected areas to achieve the same educational outcomes as their…

…as the country moves to strengthen local data management and digital capacity, the Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has said. Adeyanju made this disclosure to Sunday PUNCH on the sidelines of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new data localisation mandate, which requires banks and other reg…

…move beyond the export of raw agricultural commodities. “To meet the strict quality, packaging, and supply chain standards required by the Chinese market, we must deepen our scientific innovation. This is where the FMIST plays a pivotal role,” he said. According to him, the transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural sect…

…Nothing else matters to them. After 7 o’clock, it gets dark there. “Everybody is engaging their wives. And the population simply becomes double. The simple problem is because there is lack of electricity.” Fayose argued that improved electricity supply would keep rural residents outdoors for longer hours and create opp…

…State. Other non-executive members are Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Makinta, while REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu and three executive directors complete the board.Speaking on behalf of the board, Fayose thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and pledged to support efforts to expand electricity access across…

…that access to the Chinese market would require Nigeria to improve the quality, packaging and supply chains of its agricultural products. He said the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology would therefore pursue deeper collaboration with Chinese research institutions in post-harvest management, agro-pro…

…commitment to returning displaced people to their ancestral homes. It is encouraging, but lasting peace will only come when those behind these attacks are flushed out completely.” Another community leader, Danlami Pam, also appealed for sustained military operations across vulnerable communities. “Our people have suffe…

…on Friday upheld an order halting work on Donald Trump’s prized White House ballroom, enraging the US leader and setting up another Supreme Court battle over the limits of presidential authority. The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed…

…to bridge that gap by making civic education, governance, and politics simpler, more engaging, and easier for young people to understand. Although GenPolitik was launched in July 2026, it has started through digital campaigns and educational content that break down complex political concepts into simple and relatable f…

…existing visa and immigration authorities to block and remove those deemed to be engaging in birth tourism. The post US to bar, deport birth tourists as Trump orders fresh crackdown appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, has urged tertiary students from across the North Central geo-political zone of the country to key into the Fund's N303 billion in disbursements to higher institutions to support their education. He said the funds were approved by President Bola…

…during the pregnancy. Speaking with journalists after the cross-examinations, the Managing Director of the Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency, Monday Nwokoye, said SASA operatives arrested the suspects in collaboration with community members after intelligence gathering, following reports of illegal adopti…

…promoting community policing initiatives in the state. The recipients included the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Shelter Setters Aluminium, Dr Hassan Ibrahim Sanni; Most Special Apostle Oluwole Awotunyi of Tuyil Pharmaceutical Limited; Proprietor of Neemar Raheem International School, Alhaji Haheem A…

…signed by the Commandant of the National Fire Academy, ACF Umetali Peter, and the Managing Director/Principal Consultant of Pilgrims Integrated Management Consult Ltd., Ukpola Okereke Chinedu. The statement read, “In a major step towards strengthening fire safety and emergency preparedness across Nigeria, the Federal F…

…fund development projects and environmental interventions in the Niger Delta.The NDDC Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, was represented at the hearing by the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Ifedayo Abegunde, who led the commission's delegation. Presenting the report, the NDDC said oil and gas companies still…

…in artificial intelligence and digital innovation to strengthen diagnosis, medical imaging and health service delivery. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building institutions rather than projects, insisting that reforms such as Ilera Eko, the health districts and the digital health platform mu…

The Managing Director of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, has lamented the high cost of gas supplied to manufacturers despite the company’s investment of more than $20m in gas-powered electricity generation, warning that the pricing regime is undermining industrial growth and job creation. Speak…

…purpose of innovation,” Raji stated. The NBTI chief said the agency would continue leveraging its network of Technology Incubation Centres nationwide to identify talent, mentor innovators, facilitate technology transfer and convert research outcomes into commercially viable products. “Our mandate extends beyond incubat…

…for national development,’ seeks to promote constructive civic engagement while encouraging greater public understanding of government policies and programmes. He said, “This movement is open to every well-meaning son and daughter of Ekiti State who believes in progress, unity and national development. Our collective r…

…infrastructure is putting increasing pressure on the country’s air navigation system. Managing Director of NAMA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, made the demand on Thursday at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, saying the existing revenue-sharing formula no longer reflects the sc…

…recently lost her 7-year-old son and she took to Facebook to thank the doctor for discouraging her from tying her tubes when she begged him to. She wrote: "On this day I went to the hospital to sign for my doctor to close my fallopian tubes after my twins birth by C section "During my antenatal in my twins pregnancy, I…

…the future of our children for money and personal gain. The resources they are managing belong to all Nigerians. The money being borrowed is a debt that every Nigerian will have to bear, so they must give Nigerians an account of how those funds are being used. “It is shameful that the government celebrates the construc…

…rescuing the passengers of the commercial bus and the injured KAROTA personnel. The Managing Director of KAROTA, Faisal Mahmud Kabir, appealed to members of the public to respect and assist uniformed personnel on duty to maintain law and order on the highways. He said such officers should not be regarded as enemies of…