Members of the Coach Rena Makama-led technical team also got $50,000 each. This was announced when President Bola Tinubu hosted the team on Monday evening following the team’s unprecedented fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women victory. Recall that the President conferred similar national honours and gifts on the Super Falcons for winning Nigeria’s 10th title of the […]
It was gathered that NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja have adjusted their fuel pump price to N955 per litre from N890. This is the case in NNPCL retail outlets along Kubwa Expressway, Wuse and other parts of Abuja. Similarly, the pump price hike has been implemented at filling stations in Kogi and Nasarawa. This means […]
The Rena Wakama-led side touched down with the championship trophy in hand and were greeted by a jubilant crowd featuring cultural dancers, drummers, and basketball enthusiasts celebrating their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title. The team is en route to the Presidential Villa, where they will be formally received by President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator […]
The incident was reported in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on social media. According to the post, the attack happened on Sunday afternoon. “The victim, identified as Abdullahi Yusufa, was shot in the ribs and hand and also suffered machete cuts to his head,” Makama wrote. A relative, Ardo Ibrahim Gambo, reported the […]
Ladoja was nominated by the Olubadan-In-Council on Monday, during a meeting at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The meeting was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola.Speaking, Ajibola said, “We, members of the Olubadan-In-Council, have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as […]
It was reported that the expenditure of N3.1billion on domestic and international travels within six months was far above the allocation to other ministries. According to a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, clarified that the figure quoted was not for travel alone, but rather the full-year budgetary allocation for training and capacity […]
Wike stated this during a media chat, where he opened up on internal party dynamics and his strong views on leadership selection. According to Wike, “when we started having issues of National Chairman in North-Central, there was pressure for David Mark to be National Chairman of PDP. We refused.” He questioned Mark’s impact during his […]
This was announced in a statement posted on social media on Monday, August 4, 2025, the examination body confirmed that candidates who sat for the exam can now access their results online. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been […]
Yar’adua debunked the claims that he is set to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in a statement made available to the newsmen. The lawmaker described the speculations as baseless and the result of media mischief. Yar’adua also insisted that his support remains with the APC and President Bola Tinubu. “I wish to categorically reaffirm […]
It was the seventh time Nigeria would lift the trophy. Rena Wakama’s side extended their unbeaten streak at the Women’s AfroBasket tournament to 29 games. The West Africans have also qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted by Germany. Three countries, Mali, South Africa and Senegal, will compete in the […]