The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, yesterday, harped on enhanced collaboration between China and Nigeria in unlocking the latter’s solid minerals sector’s potential through the establishment of electric vehicle factories in the country. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, in his office at the weekend, the…
The 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed “Gateway Games 2024,” has officially kicked off in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, with a colorful opening ceremony. Over 10,000 athletes from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are competing in 33 sports, showcasing Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage and athletic excellence. Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun,…
The Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun,CON, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Abeokuta Polo Club, a project aimed at promoting sports development and boosting the state’s economy. The ceremony was held at the Abeokuta Polo Estate on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway. Gov Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Her Excellency, Engr Noimot…
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says the FCT Administration will construct additional Bus Terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada. Wike disclosed this when he inspected the dualisation of Ushafa to War College and Check Point Road project, in Bwari Area Council and the Abuja International Conference Centre, on Saturday. The Wike-led FCT…
The Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA has officially inaugurated the House Numbering Committee in Obafemi Owode Local Government, saddled with the responsibilities of digitalizing streets naming, areas and to create means of identification to houses and residents in the council area. The council boss spelt out the importance of…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his elation following Galatasaray’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the 2025 Turkish Cup final, a match where he netted two crucial goals. This win not only secured the club’s 19th Turkish Cup title but also underscored Osimhen’s pivotal role in Galatasaray’s quest for silverware. “Playing for Galatasaray is…
Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has blamed the Flying Eagles’ loss to South Africa on the players’ inability to convert their goal-scoring opportunities. Recall that South Africa edged the Flying Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium on Thursday to book a place in the final of the…
Nigeria is gaining renewed global attention as a hotspot for oil and gas investment, following strategic reforms in its upstream sector that are beginning to yield tangible results. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Energies Summit in London, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said the reforms…
Many residents of Imeko Afon Local Government Area (LGA) have been displaced following a windstorm that destroyed homes in the community on May 10, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed. This was disclosed following an assessment conducted by a team from the NEMA Ibadan Operations Office (IBOO), led by the head of the…
