Nigerian Anglican church rejects openly gay election as Archbishop of Wales
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has criticised the election of the Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, as the Archbishop of Wales, and described it as...
Month : August 2025
UNN Gets New Vice-Chancellor
The Management of the University of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University. Prof. Ortuanya’s...
Chelsea signs 19-year-old defender, Jorrel Hato
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the signing of Netherlands international, Jorrel Hato, from Ajax, securing the highly rated teenage defender on a long-term contract until...
Afenifere hails UN for declaring July 7 World Amotekun Day
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, commended the United Nations following its declaration of July 7 of every year as “World Amotekun Day.” Afenifere’s...
NDLEA arrests dispatch riders delivering illicit drugs in Abuja
Three dispatch riders have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Abuja for allegedly distributing illegal substances across the city....
NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in vehicle side mirrors
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted illicit drugs hidden inside vehicle side mirrors. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed...
SERAP gives Niger gov 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given Governor Umar Bago of Niger State 48 hours to reverse what it described as the “arbitrary and...
First Lady congratulates D’Tigress on Afrobasket final berth
Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their qualification for the final of the 2025 Afrobasket tournament. In a...
D’Tigress edge Senegal to reach fifth-straight Afrobasket final
Nigeria’s D’Tigress’ ten-year unbeaten run stretched to 28 games, following a thrilling 75-68 victory over fierce rivals Senegal on Saturday in the semi-finals of the...
Nurses, Midwives Have Called Off Strike, Says Minister
The industrial action embarked upon by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been called off, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate,...