Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, on Monday, June 24, said it will take decades for the North-West to overcome banditry and insecurity. Abubakar, who is also the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, spoke at the North-West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State. He said:…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the energy demands and economic needs of its population. Speaking at a meeting on Monday in Abuja with the Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank, Mr. Bill…
Nigeria’s 4×100 metres men’s relay team won silver in the final at the African Athletics Championship in Douala, Cameroon on Monday, June 24. Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi, Usheoritse Itsekiri, Alaba Akintola and Godson Brume finished second behind Ghana who emerged winners in the relay final in a time of 38.46 seconds.Nigeria’s 4×100 metres men’s relay team…
Manchester United have made an approach to sign former star player, Ruud van Nistelrooy as a coaching staff. The Dutch coach has been without a job for more than a year after quitting his job as manager at PSV Eindhoven. Despite having lots of experience as a coach at PSV and being wanted…
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja has announced that the Nigerian Army has been ranked 39th bravest in terms of confronting any adversary out of over 145 countries assessed in the Global Firepower Index in 2024. Speaking at a press briefing to kickstart activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024…
