Germany to Host 2024/25 UEFA Nations League Finals
France earned a dramatic 5-4 penalty win over Croatia to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, where they will play European champions Spain which held off a fightback from the Netherlands to win a penalty shoot-out 5 – 4. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win into […]
Elumelu Foundation Launches $15M Grant for 3,000 Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs from 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, made this known in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme, said each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their businesses. […]
Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Distributes 2,400 Bags of Grains in Kogi Central
Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday distributed 2,400 bags of grains to her Kogi Central constituents, through Abdulrahman Badamasiu, who described the gesture as to alleviate the burden of purchasing food during the Ramadan season. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha said that the distribution was initially delayed due to recent distractions, but the distribution covers all 57 wards in […]
Police IG cautions officers against unlawful arrest, prolonged and illegal detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
Abiy Ahmed Calls for Peaceful Resolution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
HND Graduates Now Eligible for NYSC Mobilization
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates were eligible and will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This development, Alausa said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC programme. Alausa however emphasised that […]
Wike Pledges Medical Coverage for Karu Bridge Accident Victims
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to cover all medical expenses for the victims of Wednesday’s accident near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Wike in a statement yesterday, described the accident as “avoidable” but directed continued treatment for the injured, and condoled with families of those who died, while emphasizing […]
Nigerian Visa Policy Boosts Foreign Arrivals
Meanwhile, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the Nigerian Visa Policy 2024, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu, has already led to an increase in foreign arrivals, noting that an electronic visa system would be introduced in the coming weeks. The minister stated this as part of the 2025 Ministerial Media Briefing […]
Houthi Missile Fired at Israel Intercepted; Gaza Strikes Kill 10
Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel, which was successfully intercepted. The ballistic missile was directed towards Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, according to the group’s military spokesperson in a televised statement. In response, sirens sounded in several parts of Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported. Thankfully, […]
Chelsea Signs Quenda and Essugo for £44m and £18.4m
Winger Quenda, 17, is set to join Chelsea for a fee of up to £44 million, as confirmed by an announcement on the Sporting website. However, he will remain in Lisbon until the end of the 2025-26 season. The young talent has made a notable impact at Sporting, breaking into the first team this season […]
