The Federal Government has unveiled the theme and activities for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, set to be celebrated on October 1, 2025. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” indicates […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet again reiterated that Nigeria’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a “dream” that must be realized. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, the President stated that no African country has hosted the Games, and staging the 2030 edition in Nigeria would send a “powerful message” that the continent is central to the Commonwealth’s future. Commonwealth Sports president, Donald […]
After five months of being closed down for upgrade to international standards, Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, has received its first flight. The aircraft, which is an advanced member of the presidential flight scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, arrived at the airport at exactly 9:14 am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State, Dr Sulaimon […]
LaLiga president, Javier Tebas, has claimed that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal was denied the 2025 Ballon d’Or because of his age. Tebas has however expressed his optimism that Yamal will soon win the award. Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain finished top in the Ballon d’Or voting this year, with 18-year-old Yamal as runner-up. Yamal however went home with the Kopa Trophy for best young player, a prize he has now […]
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, resumed her legislative duties on Tuesday shortly after regaining access to her office at the National Assembly. Her return followed the unsealing of her office Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing by Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director of the National Assembly’s Sergeant-at-Arms. Upon resumption, Senator Natasha, who has been on suspension, remained resolute, insisting that she has “no apology to tender.” She said, “In […]
As preparation continues for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, the organising committee yesterday announced the closing of some routes leading to the ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the event. The Security Sub-Committee, which operates under the main committee chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero, former President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), issued a traffic advisory informing the public that the […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of 600-capacity hostels for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, and the Body of Benchers Secretariat Road. Tinubu directed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately commence the construction of two hostels of 300 capacity each for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. The President also directed the construction of the road linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat, Jabi District, with […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the interest rate by 50 basis points, from 27.5 per cent in July to 27 per cent. This followed the decision of the 12 members of the Committee at its 302nd meeting held on September 22nd and 23rd, 2025. The asymmetric corridor around the MPR was retained at +260 and -250 basis points, providing a framework for liquidity management and […]
Ousmane Dembele moved from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in 2017 for an initial fee of €105m (up to €147m with add-ons). The 20-year-old had just helped Dortmund win the German Cup in May 2017, scoring the opening goal in the final. Barcelona gave him Neymar’s old No.11 shirt and hailed him as a future star. He made a memorable debut by creating a goal as a substitute, but in his […]
