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 […]
Asisat Oshoala Denies Retirement Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to Super Falcons
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumours about her retirement from international football, describing the reports as baseless. She clarified the situation while speaking with journalists in Morocco, shortly after Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over the host nation in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations over the weekend. Oshoala reaffirmed her […]
US, EU Reach Trade Deal to Avert Tariff Hike and Open Markets
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners. After make-or-break negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Scotland, the pair agreed a US tariff on all EU goods of 15%. That is […]
FG Launches N10m Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Staff Welfare and Development
The Federal Government has introduced the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), offering loans of up to N10 million to academic and non-academic staff of Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Announced by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, the scheme aims to boost financial stability, welfare, and professional development. Loans are capped at 33.3% […]
Maduka Okoye Handed Two-Month Ban Over Betting Scandal
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who plays for Udinese, has been suspended for two months by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) due to his involvement in a betting controversy tied to a Serie A match against Lazio in the 2023/2024 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old was found guilty of breaching sporting regulations after being […]
Datti Backs Obi’s 2027 Bid, With or Without Him
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has expressed that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, is welcome to once again seek the party’s presidential nomination for the 2027 election—regardless of whether he returns as his running mate. Baba-Ahmed made this known during an appearance on The Morning Brief, […]
Rashford Completes Medical at Barcelona Ahead of Loan Move
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly completed his Barcelona medical. The 27-year-old flew into the city on Sunday from the northwest and an official unveiling is expected on Wednesday. Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a loan deal for the 2025/26 season with an option to buy him next summer for around £26m. Barcelona […]
