Alhaji Haruna Bako has been appointed the interim sole administrator of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Wikki Tourists. Bako’s appointment was confirmed by the Bauchi State government on Thursday. He replaced Salmanu Abubakar who was sacked following the team’s relegation last season. Bako is expected to resume duti…

…death threats against Mahama and members of parliament in a viral video. The Mahama administration has repeatedly warned against the spread of false information online. Last year, the president said authorities would track down and prosecute individuals responsible for spreading falsehoods, hate speech and messages cap…

…him personally, directs others to do so, or facilitates it as an individual, group, organisation or institution."The statement frames the threat as retribution for the January 2020 strike near Baghdad International Airport, accusing the US President of "arrogance and aggression." Referencing the deceased commanders as…

…Register upon arrival in GermanyAfter landing, trainees must complete two final administrative tasks to formalise their stay:Register their new residential address at the local Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt).Visit the local Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde) to officially apply for and collect their tempora…

…was almost over, and I stood facing my fiancé beneath the church lights while Father Dennis smiled warmly between us.Daniel looked calm and confident as he took my hand, the ring hovering at the tip of my finger."Almost there," Father Dennis said.And then the church doors opened.At first, all I heard was the sound.The…

By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians. He said the move…

By Ayobami Okerinde Spanish club FC Barcelona has explained how Lionel Messi’s now-iconic photograph with Lamine Yamal as a baby came to be, revealing that the moment was the result of a UNICEF charity project organised by the club’s foundation in 2008. The image, which resurfaced during Yamal’s breakthrough performanc…

…the Sustainable Adoption of Productive Use of Energy Technologies Across Nigeria: Harmonising Financing Opportunities and Policy Frameworks”. At the event, Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, emphasised that the current administration is shifting the focus of electrification from mere infrastructure to tangible economic e…

…II Offer attracted strong participation from 22 investors, including 12 Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs). Notably, 78% of the capital raised came from PFAs, while the balance was from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), corporate investors, and FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM). FCMBAM, as Fund Manager, invested…

…Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman, a key trade route for landlocked, neighboring Afghanistan. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the image of the surveillance tower appearing to collapse. Chabahar port, which Iran had been running with support from India, has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian…

…delivered a lecture titled, “Quality or Quantity: Rethinking Higher Education Administration in the 21st Century.” Eghagha said universities must focus on producing highly skilled and globally competitive graduates rather than merely increasing enrolment and graduation figures. “Balancing the scale between educational…

…Certificate Examination (BECE) — is Nigeria's national exit exam for JSS3 students, administered by NECO. This article covers everything you need to know: what the exam is, its subjects, registration fees, how scoring works, how to check results, and what the certificate lets you do next.The BECE, commonly called Junio…

…Xi told the conference, calling for a “people-centric” approach. On Thursday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and representatives from 29 countries, including Russia, Pakistan and Indonesia, agreed to establish an intergovernmental AI cooperation group. The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, headquartered…

…held at the Government House, Governor Abba Yusuf said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, emphasising that strict hygiene standards in meat processing must remain non-negotiable. “The initiative is part of our administration’s broader agenda to strengthen small businesses,…

Nigerian TikTok sensation Peller has issued a bold warning to entertainers ahead of his much-anticipated weddingThe content creator said musicians and actors who fail to attend his special day could lose his support as a fanPeller also reminded celebrities of his influence in the entertainment industry as he explained …

…he called “on the appropriate international human rights and accountability mechanisms, including those within the United Nations system, to closely examine the facts surrounding this abduction and the circumstances of its resolution.” He explained that: “Such scrutiny is not intended to undermine our institution. Rath…

…road corridor from about 700 kilometres to approximately 1,100 kilometres, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced on Thursday. The minister also disclosed that the President approved the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway with reinforced concrete pavement, the completion of the abandoned Ibi Bridge in…

Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services, in partnership with the Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is recruiting the manpower that will manage the Nigeria Domestic Tourism Club (NDTC) across schools in the state. The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical skills and create opportunities withi…

…under Yelwa is living up to the objectives of its establishment. Unlike many organisations that focus largely on internal development, HYPPADEC has prioritised interventions that directly impact the daily lives of the people,” the statement remarked. Highlighting the interventions in Taraba State, the group stated, “Ta…

…the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Taiwo Oyedele, assured investors that Nigeria had entered “a new phase of economic stability capable of supporting long-term investment, productivity and job creation.” In his welcome r…

…rather than the end of the programme. Umukoro said, “Today’s graduation isn’t the finish line; it’s the beginning. We’re incredibly proud of what this cohort has achieved, but our role doesn’t stop here. Through Ananse’s wider ecosystem, graduates will continue to have opportunities to produce, create content, access n…

…reduce the cost of technology adoption across industries. Onafowokan also encouraged organisations to incorporate technology development into their corporate social responsibility programmes to support innovation and strengthen Nigeria’s industrial ecosystem. Other panellists at the session included GIL Group Managing…

Deadly US strikes overnight hit an airport, a railway station in the port city of Bandar Abbas and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said Friday. “Three explosions were heard around the airport and at least one American enemy projectile hit Iranshahr airport,” in the southeast,…

…in question is like a daughter to me. She spoke to her boyfriend before her death - Minister of Works Dave Umahi speaks on health worker who d!ed in his house Minister of Works David Umahi has disclosed that Mary Habila, the nurse who died at his residence in Ebonyi State, complained of a nosebleed during a phone conve…

…there's interest from him, from another club, so let's see how it develops. I hope it finishes in the best possible way for all parties."Garnacho joined Chelsea from Manchester United for a reported £40 million last summer but endured a difficult debut campaign, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in 43 appe…