Written by …says Tinubu’s Cabinet Reflects Fair Zonal Spread By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, has disclosed that the North West and South West geopolitical zones lead in the composition of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal cabinet. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop themed … Continue reading “North West, South West lead in Tinubu’s ministerial appointments – FCC boss”
A Florida man convicted of murdering two women he hired for sex is to be put to death by lethal injection on Tuesday, one of four executions to be carried out in the United States this week. Samuel Smithers, 72, was sentenced to death in 1999 for the 1996 killings of Christy Cowan and … Continue reading “Man Convicted Of Murder To Be Executed By Lethal Injection”
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated the newly rehabilitated Otte/Budo-Egba Waterworks in Asa local government to deepen access to clean and safe water in the areas. The Governor said the completion of the 500,000 litre tank reflects the vision of his administration to modernise water infrastructure across the state. “This is not just … Continue reading “Residents excited as Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates Otte/Budo-Egba Waterworks”
By Steve Oko Former Senate President and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that the recent defections of PDP governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have confirmed his earlier warning that the APC is pursuing an agenda to turn Nigeria into a one-party … Continue reading “Defections: We warned Nigerians about APC’s one-party state agenda – Wabara”
– Nigeria’s Energy Transition Presents $410bn Investment Opportunity, Says Vice President By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has signed renewable energy deployment agreements worth $500 million with five state governments and the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) to boost solar power generation and expand local production of solar panels and battery storage systems in Nigeria. … Continue reading “FG signs $500m renewable energy deals with states, Netherlands”
Nigeria are one goal up against Benin Republic in the crucial 2026 Wor;ld Cup qaulifier, with striker Victor Osimhen getting the goal. It took the Galatasaray of Turkey striker just three minutes to open the scoring for the three-time African champions in Uyo. More to come… The post 2026 WQC: Osimhen Gives Nigeria Lead … Continue reading “2026 WQC: Osimhen Gives Nigeria Lead Against Benin”
Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams will spearhead the Super Eagles’ attack in a decisive World Cup qualifying clash against Benin Republic in Uyo. The pair showed promising chemistry in Nigeria’s last outing against Lesotho, where they combined to score the team’s second goal. Adams, making his debut, was set up by Osimhen shortly after … Continue reading “LINEUP: Osimhen, Adams Lead Super Eagles Attack In Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Benin”
The Swedish Football Association said Tuesday it had sacked national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying. The FA said the decision, which had been taken on Tuesday and was effective immediately, was “based on a lack of results in the World Cup qualifiers”. “There is still a … Continue reading “Sweden Sack Coach Tomasson After World Cup Qualifying Defeats”
Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel will be prefaced by a major pro-Palestinian demonstration on Tuesday as thousands of people prepare to march through Udine in anger at the hosting of a match they feel should not be played. The Gaza ceasefire deal signed on Monday and a hostage and prisoner exchange between … Continue reading “2026 WCQ: Thousands Set For Pro-Palestine Demonstration Ahead Of Italy’s Game Against Israel”
The bodies of 45 Palestinians that had been in Israeli custody were handed over to a Gaza hospital Tuesday, the Nasser Medical Centre said. Under a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Israel was to turn over the bodies of 15 Palestinians for every deceased Israeli returned. On Monday, Hamas gave up … Continue reading “Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies To Gaza —Report”