Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is mapping out a potential showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, despite the former’s recent devastating loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, PUNCH Sports …
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Oct. 1: FG orders low-key anniversary, cites national hardship
Federal Government has ordered that Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration should be low-key in reflection of the widespread hardship in the country. The post Oct. 1: FG orders low-key anniversary, …
Read More »Nigeria secures $600,000 for flood relief, health, agric reforms
Nigeria has secured a $600,000 relief fund and commitments from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to hasten relief efforts for victims of devastating floods, and health and agricultural sectors’ reforms. …
Read More »UK group, ICPC partner against environmental crime
London-Based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has signed a historic agreement with Nigeria’s leading agency, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC), responsible for tackling corruption in the public …
Read More »Japan ruling party votes next PM
Japan’s ruling party began a leadership vote Friday that will decide the next prime minister, with frontrunners including a seasoned defence geek and an arch-nationalist who would be the nation’s …
Read More »JUST IN: Akwa Ibom gov Umo Eno loses wife
Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is dead. The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the First Lady’s death in a press …
Read More »WCD: Stakeholders task FG, states on creating better access to family planning
Stakeholders and health experts have called the attention of government at all levels to the critical role of contraception in empowering individuals to take control of their reproductive health. The …
Read More »Senate approves South West Development Commission Bill for third reading
The Senate, yesterday, approved the South West Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024 for third reading. The bill’s passage for a third reading followed the submission of a report by the …
Read More »Lagos graduates 500 students from skills acquisition programme
Lagos State Government has graduated over 500 beneficiaries of its Liveskills Economic Empowerment Programme, also known as the short-term skills acquisition training The post Lagos graduates 500 students from skills …
Read More »FG to toll Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Second Niger Bridge, others, says Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said that the Federal Government will toll all major roads in the country upon completion of construction and renovation. The post FG to toll …
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