Super Eagles goalkeeper and Udinese star, Maduka Okoye, has been appointed an ambassador of Enugu State by Governor Peter Mbah in recognition of his achievements in international football and his plans to invest in youth development. The 25-year-old shot-stopper was hosted by the governor at the Lion Building on Tuesday, where the two discussed strategic ways to harness sports for youth empowerment and to support Enugu’s broader economic goals. “Today,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the $1 billion Nigeria-Brazil Green Imperative agricultural programme, describing it as a landmark in the renewed strategic partnership between both nations. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Mr Shettima said the initiative symbolises shared values and mutual aspirations between the two major democracies. “The Green Imperative is a flagship of this…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to positioning the state as one of the most business-friendly destinations in Nigeria. Mr Oyebanji gave the assurance on Monday in his office in Ado Ekiti while receiving the second-quarter report from the Ease of Doing Business Council (EoDB). He emphasised his government’s resolve to eliminate all barriers hindering business operations in the state and to implement policies that…

Nigerians have reacted to the United States Mission in Nigeria’s statement warning its citizens to avoid military and government facilities in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The United States Embassy in Nigeria issued a security advisory warning on Sunday, advising its citizens to avoid military and government facilities in Abuja, citing increased global security threats. The directive, which came late Monday, prohibits U.S. embassy staff and their families…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to resolve lingering internal leadership issues that have created confusion within the party’s ranks. Leading the PDP delegation were key governors, including Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara. Other prominent figures at the meeting included former Senate President Bukola Saraki, ex-Kaduna…

The Federal Government (FG) has taken a decisive step towards professionalising youth work practice in the country, with the launch of a landmark workshop aimed at setting ethical, academic, and regulatory standards for the sector. The Minister of Youth Development, Emmanuel Ayodele, disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing participants at the workshop on the Professionalisation of Youth Work Practice. READ ALSO: FG moves to end malnutrition as Shettima inaugurates nutrition 774…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated the Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) and charged its members to work towards improving market operations, enhancing security, and promoting fair and transparent trade across the state. During the swearing-in ceremony held at Lagos House, Ikeja, yesterday, Mr Sanwo-Olu emphasised the importance of integrity in business transactions and urged traders to shun sharp practices. READ ALSO: Tinubu reconciles with Sanwo-Olu, says ‘rift…

Just hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced between Iran and Israel, tensions reignited late Monday as Israel reportedly launched a targeted strike on Tehran, accusing Iran of breaching the truce—an allegation Iran denies. U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier declared a “complete and total ceasefire” between the two long-standing adversaries, writing on Truth Social: “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be…

The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has reacted to the demolition of the memorial park built for victims of the June 5, 2022, church massacre at St Francis. The park, a project initiated by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was built to honour the memory of over 40 worshippers who lost their lives in the brutal assault. In a post shared on his Facebook account titled: DEMOLITION OF…

Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, has arrived in Nigeria to begin the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), aimed at deepening bilateral relations and unlocking multi-billion-dollar trade agreements between the two countries. Alckmin, accompanied by his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where senior Nigerian officials welcomed the Brazilian delegation. READ ALSO: Reborn dolls spark political and…

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Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State, has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for ordering the demolition of the memorial park dedicated to the victims of the tragic June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. The park, a project initiated by the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was built to honour the memory of over 40 worshippers who lost their lives in the brutal assault.…