By Olugbenga Ige The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a soldier after a driver rammed into troops during its bi-annual route march close to the Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State, on Friday. A statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni,…
By Lawrence Agbo In a world where military leadership is often dominated by men, a 57-year-old black military officer of Nigerian origin, Amanda Azubuike was decorated as the first Nigerian woman to become a Brigadier General in the US Army. Her story continues to be an inspiration to women, especially at a time when black…
Spanish international midfielder Pablo Paez Gavira, known as Gavi, has extended his contract with La Liga giants Barcelona until June 2030, the club announced on Friday. “I’m very happy to continue with the club of my life and I hope that we will give you a lot of joy this season,” the 20-year-old said on…
By Ikenna Obianeri No fewer than eight operatives attached to the Anambra State Special Anti-Tout Squad have been feared dead and others injured after their vehicle rammed into a tipper fully loaded with sand. The accident occurred along the Onitsha-Owerri Road axis of Oba in the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state on…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,493 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market. Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) fell to N1,493 per dollar from N1,506 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N13 appreciation for the naira….
By Lara Adejoro The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Thursday, urged the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria to eliminate quackery from the profession. Iziaq made the call during his visit to the board in Abuja while emphasising that combating quackery in healthcare delivery is one of the government’s…
Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. “I will sign a contract with Santos Futebol Clube,” Neymar wrote on social media in a post accompanied by images of his past with the Sao Paulo-based team, where football…
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Kaduna The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Rilwan Pate, has slumped and died while attending an occasion in the ancient city of Zaria, Kaduna State. The deceased was reported to be with the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, at an event on Thursday, when the tragedy occurred. Late Pate, who was also a…
By Adeyinka Adedipe The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 15 suspected illegal gold miners in Egbetua Community, Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. The Edo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Gbenga Agun, stated this on Thursday, noting that the arrest was carried out by operatives…
By Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 214 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, and 39 deaths from December 30, 2024, to January 19, 2025, in 10 states across 43 local government areas. The centre also reported 843 suspected cases with a case fatality rate of 18.2 per cent, according…
