Lookman scores as Atletico thrash Barca 4-0 in Copa semi-final first leg

Rate this post Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final clash. After an Eric Garcia own goal sent Diego Simeone’s side ahead early on, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez struck to give Atletico a landslide lead by half-time. Barca defender Garcia was … Continue reading “Lookman scores as Atletico thrash Barca 4-0 in Copa semi-final first leg”

Pensioners vow to stop Aregebesola from returning to govt

Rate this post By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Some pensioners in Osun State under the aegis of 2011/2012 Retired Public Servants Association in Osun State have disclosed that their group would resist attempt by former governor Rauf Aregebesola to return to power through back door. The group disclosed this after holding a peaceful protest against alleged … Continue reading “Pensioners vow to stop Aregebesola from returning to govt”

FG clarifies stance on sachet alcohol ban enforcement

Rate this post By Omeiza Ajayi The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF has clarified that no new directive has been issued to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC regarding the enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottles. The clarification followed … Continue reading “FG clarifies stance on sachet alcohol ban enforcement”

5th anniversary: Why Jakande’s vision, legacy must not die — Family

Rate this post LAGOS — THE family of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, yesterday, marked his fifth year remembrance with special prayers, describing his legacy as incomparable.Leading the Fidau prayer, Chief Imam of Nawair-ud-deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdulmajeed Ayinla, noted that during his lifetime, Jakande made significant contributions to human … Continue reading “5th anniversary: Why Jakande’s vision, legacy must not die — Family”

Transmission of Election results in Nigeria – The How Why Who Where When , The Full Koko .

Rate this post The “present dilemma” regarding the electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria centers on a high-stakes legislative battle in the Senate (February 2026) over whether to make real-time digital uploads of results mandatory or keep them discretionary.   This debate has ignited a firestorm on social media, as it touches the raw … Continue reading “Transmission of Election results in Nigeria – The How Why Who Where When , The Full Koko .”

​Collapse of Nigerian healthcare imminent without private sector, HFN warns

Rate this post …Says health not just social service, but business that requires cash ​By Chioma Obinna ​As foreign aid to Nigeria’s health sector continues to shrink and public hospitals struggle to cope, the Health Federation of Nigeria, HFN, has warned that the country’s healthcare system cannot survive without deliberate, full-scale integration of the private … Continue reading “​Collapse of Nigerian healthcare imminent without private sector, HFN warns”

PENGASSAN members reject suspension of branch executives, query CSR deductions

Rate this post By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company E&P Limited (NEPL) have rejected the suspension of their branch executives by the union’s national leadership. The national leadership had reportedly imposed a three-year suspension on the … Continue reading “PENGASSAN members reject suspension of branch executives, query CSR deductions”

Reps raise NIS 2026 budget proposal to ₦60bn

Rate this post By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has increased the 2026 budget proposal of the National Institute of Sports (NIS) from ₦2.8 billion to about ₦60 billion, citing the need to reposition the institute as a key driver of sports development in Nigeria. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. … Continue reading “Reps raise NIS 2026 budget proposal to ₦60bn”