President Bola Tinubu has praised the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organizing the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival, which he believes will promote peace, youth development, and community development in the region. The festival, held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is the first of its kind and aims to bring together young sports talents
The stage is set for the 22nd edition of the Nigeria Polytechnic Games, which will officially kick off on Saturday, April 5, at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State. A total of 53 polytechnics have registered to participate in the event, which will feature sports, cultural exchange, and economic activities. According to the Chairman, Media
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that the loss of Gabriel Magalhaes for the rest of the season will not derail the team’s pursuit of Premier League and Champions League success. The Brazilian centre-back suffered a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Fulham, which will require surgery. Arteta acknowledged the setback, but expressed pride
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new $5 million residency permit, dubbed the “gold card,” aboard Air Force One on Thursday. The president unveiled the first prototype of the card, which bears his likeness and the inscription, “The Trump Card,” during an interaction with reporters. Trump described the new visa as a high-end version
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to international airlines regarding the rising complaints from Nigerian passengers who are transported partway to their destinations, only to be deported back to Nigeria. The NCAA condemned this practice, noting the significant distress it causes passengers and the negative impact it has on the
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to international airlines over the rising number of complaints from Nigerian passengers who are transported partway to their destinations, only to be deported back to Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, condemned
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has recorded a total of 112 electricity-related fatalities in 2024, a slight decrease of 2.6% from the 115 deaths reported in 2023. Despite this small reduction, the commission highlighted that incidents linked to vandalism and wire snaps continue to pose serious threats to both utility workers and the public.
In a significant move to combat illegal mining, the Mining Marshals of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development have successfully dismantled an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The operation, which was described as a major breakthrough by Minister Dele Alake, resulted in the arrest of
A giant African pouched rat named Ronin has set a new world record by detecting 109 landmines and 15 pieces of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Cambodia, according to Belgian charity APOPO. Since his deployment to the northern Preah Vihear province in August 2021, Ronin has become the most successful Mine Detection Rat (MDR) in the
Lagos residents, take note! Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is calling on businesses across the state to consider flexible work arrangements, including remote work, to ease the severe traffic congestion plaguing areas like Victoria Island and Ikoyi. The gridlock was triggered by the closure of the Independence Bridge in Bonny Camp, due to ongoing repair work by
