Qatar 2022: FIFA appoints Oliseh into technical team for the third time
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has appointed Sunday Oliseh as a technical expert for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The former Super Eagles player and coach announced the latest appointment via his Twitter page on Saturday. Oliseh said he was named in a team which includes Arsene Wenger, former […]
Flooding: Yahaya Bello asks Buhari to declare ‘state of national disaster’
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a “state of national disaster” over recent flooding in the country. Bello said this on Saturday in his address to mark the country’s 62nd independence anniversary. Nigeria is currently experiencing a series of flooding across states, including in Kogi. […]
Nigeria@62: Our country has boundless possibilities… let’s work in unity, says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to promote unity and tolerance to foster national development. Jonathan said this on Saturday in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. He said the 2023 elections represent a unique opportunity for Nigerians to make informed choices, and urged political parties to prioritise peace […]
NNPC Limited acquires OVF Energy, says it provides platform to attract investment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has acquired OVH Energy, owner and operator of the Oando branded retail service stations. Disclosing this in a statement on Saturday, OVH Energy said it will be merged with NNPC Retail Limited (NRL). The company said the development was aimed at creating a leading downstream […]
Strike: Issues would be resolved earlier if enough concern was shown, ASUU tells Buhari
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it would have suspended its ongoing strike if concern was shown by the federal government in the early stages of the industrial action. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU president, said this on Saturday in an interview with NAN in Lagos. Earlier on Saturday, in his speech […]
PHOTOS: Obi supporters hold rally in Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Edo, Gombe
Supporters of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Saturday, organised rallies across the country. The rallies held amid activities to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960. As early as 7:30am, supporters of Obi gathered at the extension of Archbishop Vining church […]
INSIDE STORY: Deprived of options, teenage IDPs lean on herbs, quacks to remove unwanted pregnancies
Forced to flee their homes and settle as internally displaced persons (IDP) in camps, many young girls in Benue state keep risking their lives with unsafe abortions, while others decide to keep the pregnancy and become teenage mothers. CLAIRE MOM details the hurdles that young girls encounter in the absence of safe sexual and […]
Troops rescue Chibok girl with four children
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by insurgents in 2014. The girl, identified as Yana Pogu, was rescued on Thursday in Borno by the troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai. Pogu, who was rescued with her four children, gave birth to […]
Tinubu: Our independence anniversary an opportunity to demand a better nation
Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Nigerians should not undermine national purpose in pursuit of narrow gain. In a statement on Saturday, Tinubu said Nigeria’s independence anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on how the nation has progressed and how it can become a better nation. The […]
Buhari to Nigerians: I share your pains… your patience won’t be in vain
President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares the pain Nigerians are going through. The president said this on Saturday while addressing the nation on its 62nd independence day anniversary. Buhari assured Nigerians that the patience and resilience shown to his administration will not go in vain. “Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, […]