Abuja: Multiple gold medallist at the National Sports Festival (NSF), Deborah Okpochini, has admitted to feeling nervous and doubtful before winning gold in the 1,500m swimming event.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Okpochini, who set a 100m fr…
Lagos: Some Lagos-based lawyers on Monday described as unlawful, the eviction of tenants by landlords without requisite notices. The lawyers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that ejecting a tenant for inability to pay rent must be executed by law…
Abidjan: President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged the media to play a bigger role in amplifying Africa’s voice, particularly by promoting positive narratives and showcasing the continent’s achievements. Adesina m…
Abuja: As Nigeria gears up for the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, the country’s young population is advocating for greater inclusion and protection from child trafficking. The call was made on Monday, ahead of the Children’s Day event organized by t…
Abidjan: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), announced that during his 10-year leadership, the bank directly impacted the lives of over 565 million people. Speaking at a Media Welcome Breakfast to mark …
Lagos: The National Gallery of Arts (NGA) says the death of ace Artiste, Olu Ajayi, has left a deep void in Nigeria’s cultural, artistic, and intellectual landscape. The Director-General of NGA, Mr. Ahmed Sodangi, said this in a statement on Ajayi’s p…
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a specialised Child Protection and Development Agency, aimed at protecting and promoting the welfare of children across the nation. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs…
Jos: The Plateau Government has allocated N2 billion as counterpart funding for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) to enhance agro-business and rural infrastructure in the state. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang made this announcement duri…