Tinubu Honours D’Tigress with Awards, $100K Each
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on members of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. In addition to the prestigious honours, President Tinubu announced a cash reward of $100,000 for each player on the championship-winning team. Members of the technical crew will also […]
UNN Denies Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed social media claims suggesting that a new substantive vice-chancellor has been appointed. In an official statement issued Friday night, the university’s acting public relations officer, Inya Egwu, clarified that the appointment process is still underway and no final decision has been made. Titled “No Substantive Vice-Chancellor Has […]
Joao Felix Joins Al-Nassr on Two-Year Deal
Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but reports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds, consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. […]
UK May Recognise Palestinian State by September — Starmer
The United Kingdom has announced that it could officially recognise Palestinian statehood as early as September. That’s according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who made the announcement following a cabinet meeting. However, Starmer said the recognition is conditional, adding that Israel must take “substantive steps” to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, agree to a […]
CAC to Delist 100,000 Inactive Companies
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to delist 100,000 companies from its register over prolonged inactivity and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). According to a public notice issued by the Commission, the affected companies have been identified as either not carrying on business, inactive for at […]
Ghanaians Protest Against Nigerians Over Crime Allegations
A group of Ghanaians staged a protest against Nigerians, accusing them of promoting prostitution, ritual killings, kidnappings, and other crimes in Ghana. In a viral video on Tuesday, protesters held placards with messages like “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals” and “Our kids are going missing because of Igbos.” They also displayed a […]
OVL Launches 9ja Youth Drive to Train 6,000 Young Nigerians
Ahead of the 2025 international youth day, OVL Foundation has officially kick-started the 9ja Youth Drive initiative aiming to empower over 1,800 Nigerian youths with vocational and tech skills across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Convener of the initiative, Omobolanle Victor Laniyan said the program, targeting individuals aged 18–45, also offers startup resources and […]
Stray Elephant Kills Farmer in Ogun Community
A farmer was reportedly killed by a stray elephant from a government forest reserve in Imobi, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Commissioner for Forestry Taiwo Oludotun said authorities are aware of the situation and en route to the community. READ ANOTHER STORY – https://classic97.net/edo-oil-adviser-suspended-fundraising/
Edo Governor Suspends Oil Adviser Over Unauthorized Fundraising
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over alleged unauthorized fundraising for a planned oil and gas summit. In a statement on Tuesday, Secretary to the State Government Umar Ikhilor announced the immediate suspension of the summit, originally set for August 7. Isere has been […]
Tinubu Boosts Cancer Care with New Centres
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu is laying the foundation for medical industrialisation in Nigeria through bold investments in world-class healthcare infrastructure, particularly in cancer treatment. Idris stated this during the commissioning of newly constructed Clinical Oncology Cancer Centres located at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina; the University […]
