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Abakaliki FC head coach, Starplus Anistar, has demanded a positive reaction from his players in their next game against Osun United. Anistar urged his players to go all out for the maximum points in the game. Abakaliki FC will square up with Osun United at the Lanreleke Sports Stadium, Osogbo on Saturday. “The game against Osun United is a battle and all you need to do is hardwork and positive reaction in the game,” Anistar stated in his address to the players on Friday. “We are here to hunt for the maximum points.” Abakaliki FC occupy second position in Conference…
Political associates of a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday held a special prayer session at his GRA residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, to celebrate his 63rd birthday. Speaking during the event, an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Labeeb Agbaji, recalled the virtues of Saraki’s late father, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, describing him as a man known for love, generosity and forgiveness. Agbaji said the former Senate President had continued the legacy of his father through compassion, generosity and an open-minded approach to leadership. Another cleric and Mukadam of Ilorin, Sheikh Suleiman Danboronu, also praised the Saraki family, urging supporters of…
Gunmen on Friday abducted nine persons, including a woman and her three children, in Inele-Ugoh, a village in Igah Ikeje community, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday when more than 40 armed men stormed the community. The woman and her three children were said to be on their way to another community for a burial when the gunmen intercepted them and took them into the forest. Five other victims were reportedly abducted from their farms during the attack. An eyewitness said the number of the attackers and the weapons…
In March 2024, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority announced a partnership that, at the time, appeared ambitious. By 2025, that partnership had evolved into one of the most consequential interventions in the history of cancer care in Nigeria. The agreement was designed to upgrade and expand oncology and diagnostic services across six federal tertiary hospitals: University of Benin Teaching Hospital; Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital; Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital; Jos University Teaching Hospital; and Lagos University Teaching Hospital. The goal was straightforward but daunting—restore, modernise, and…
President Bola Tinubu is attending the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The session began at 6:05 pm when the President arrived at the hall. Friday’s meeting is the party’s second NEC gathering in 2025, following an earlier session held in February. It is also the first NEC meeting since Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda emerged as the APC national chairman in July. An opening prayer was led by the Taraba State Governor, Kefas Agbu, who offered the Christian prayer. The meeting comes days after the APC rescheduled its National Caucus…
The NEPAD Business Group Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a private sector–led economic transformation for Nigeria and the African continent, with a strong focus on unlocking opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area. This position was articulated at the 2025 High-Level Business Forum held in Lagos, where NBGN Chairman, Bashorun J.K. Randle, called for urgent and coordinated action to reposition Africa’s private sector to fully harness the $3.4 tn AfCFTA market. Randle said Africa’s economic aspirations would only be realised through decisive implementation rather than policy declarations, stressing that the private sector must lead the next phase…
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, stated on Tuesday that Nigeria falls within the Noma belt of Sub-Saharan Africa, making it one of the countries with the highest prevalence of the disease. Salako said this in Abuja at the commemoration of the 2025 National Oral Health Week and Noma Awareness Day and Scientific Conference, themed “Ending Noma through Strengthening Intersectoral and Global Cooperation.” Salako stated that the federal government is working to expand access to and increase funding for oral health services, particularly for vulnerable populations. He added that the government aims to integrate oral…
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said the club must be ready to plan for his eventual departure, as uncertainty continues over whether the Spaniard will remain in charge beyond next season. Although Guardiola signed a new contract in November 2024 that runs until the end of the 2026–27 campaign, the 54-year-old acknowledged that no manager stays forever and that the club needs to be prepared for all possibilities. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Guardiola was quoted as saying, “I get asked this question every season. “Sooner or later, I will quit Manchester City. I have 18 months,…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has touted his administration’s achievements as it marks three years in office, showcasing new roads, hospitals, and farm settlements. But opposition parties are not convinced, arguing that the state still struggles with limited progress, writes ABIODUN NEJO The over two-week-long third anniversary celebrations of the administration of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, were opportunities to showcase what it had achieved in the last three years. This became expedient, especially as the election, wherein the governor is seeking reelection, which the Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled for June 20, 2026, is less than eight months…
After the self-induced tumult Sonos has gone through this year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the leading whole-home audio brand. The contentious mobile app is in a much better place now than it was last year, though some customers still encounter bugs and the frustration of speakers randomly vanishing from their system. It’s not all roses, but the situation is moving in the right direction — and I took Sonos’…
