Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria celebrates Olympic Day on June 28, NOC leads across nation Nigeria Olympic Committee Nigeria celebrates Olympic Day on June 28, NOC leads across nation ‘… is about uniting people through sport.’ The Nigeria Olympic Committee will lead the national celebration of Olympic Day on Saturday, June 28, across various states, as the country joins the global movement to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic movement. This year’s event, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Sport For All Commission, is set to feature a range of activities encouraging Nigerians of all ages and abilities to embrace physical fitness and…

Galatasary make move submitting Osimhen proposal Victor Osimhen Galatasary make move submitting Osimhen proposal Galatasary make move submitting Osimhen proposal. Galatasaray have intensified their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his refusal to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. The Turkish champions have submitted a formal contract proposal to Osimhen, who recently concluded his on loan at the Istanbul club from Napoli, according to reports from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Galatasaray are reportedly looking to secure a permanent deal for the 26-year-old as part of a bold summer rebuild aimed at boosting their attacking options. “Galatasaray have sent…

Friendly: Super Eagles hold Russia to 1-1 draw as Arokodare nets Full time scores of Nigeria vs Russia. Photo: Super Eagles, X Friendly: Super Eagles hold Russia to 1-1 draw as Arokodare nets Russia and Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw in their international friendly clash on Friday, with both sides sharing the spoils in a game marked by moments of intensity and resilience. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi inadvertently put the ball into his own net. The Super Eagles responded in the second half through Tolu Arokodare, who netted the equaliser…

Sallah free train ride attracts about 2000 holidaymakers– Osun govt. The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke. Photo: State House Sallah free train ride attracts about 2000 holidaymakers– Osun govt. The Osun State Government has said that no fewer than 2,000 holidaymakers returning to the state for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration have benefited from the free train service. The travellers boarded the train from Lagos and Ibadan and arrived at the Osogbo Train Station in the early hours of Friday, where they were welcomed by friends, family members, and state officials. According to a statement by the Information Officer of the…

Ojude Oba 2025: Expectations high as about 100 million participate globally Ojude Oba Ojude Oba 2025: Expectations high as about 100 million participate globally Aspirations on the rise as not less than 100 million people are expected to participate in the 2025 edition of the globally renowned Ojude Oba Festival, the event’s organising committee has revealed. The Coordinator of the Ojude Oba Festival Committee, Dr Fassy Yusuf, disclosed this on Friday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta. Yusuf said the festival was scheduled to be held on Sunday, in Ijebu-Ode, in honour of the…

Nigerian number plates, driver’s license take new rates effect June Nigerian number plates, driver’s license take new rates effect June Nigerian number plates, driver’s license take new rates effect June. The cost of acquiring a driver’s license or number plate in Nigeria is prepared for rise considering the approval of a new price structure by the Joint Tax Board (JTB). The newly revised fees, which apply nationwide, will take effect on Sunday, June 8, 2025. According to a public service announcement issued by the JTB in May 2025, the adjustment was prompted by the introduction of enhanced security features in…

19 customers benefitted from Glo-Korrect Millionaire Award 19 customers benefitted from Glo-Korrect Millionaire Award Telecommunications company, Globacom, has rewarded 19 of its subscribers with cash prizes ranging from N100,000 to N1 million in a recently concluded promotional campaign launched in partnership with Korrect Games. The initiative, tagged the Glo-Korrect Millionaire Award, was designed to engage football lovers and promote mobile gaming participation through the Korrect Predict platform, a daily football prediction and trivia game that allows users to win cash or airtime by correctly predicting match outcomes. The campaign, which ran exclusively for active Glo subscribers, culminated in a live…

Osimhen distances self from Al-Hilal’s offer of N44b annual deal Victor Osimhen Osimhen distances self from Al-Hilal’s offer of N44b annual deal Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly rejected a N44bn annual deal offered by Saudi Arabia’s top-tier football club, Al-Hilal. Sky Italy reported that Al-Hilal is reportedly willing to offer Victor Osimhen £22 million a year tax-free, with a breakdown of £425,000 a week, which is equivalent to approximately ₦44 billion a year, but the Super Eagles striker seems to have his eyes set on plying his trade in Europe next season. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that…

Lincoln University’s 166th convocation: Nigerians graduate with distinction Lincoln University’s 166th convocation: Nigerians graduate with distinction … described her achievement as a milestone and a foundation for future success. Four Nigerian students studying at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania graduated with distinction during the institution’s 166th convocation ceremony. Among seven Nigerians who earned first degrees, these four stood out by achieving perfect grade point averages of 4.0. Their academic excellence was particularly recognized in fields such as mathematics, computer science, and health sciences. The distinguished graduates are Iteoluwa Jesutoromo Ibitoye, Chinyere Obiageli Offor, Praise Olalekan, and Osoname Fortune Omonagbe. Brendan Allen,…

Fidelity Bank reaches out to Rivers State Community with Food Bank Initiative L-R: The Branch Leader, Trans-Amadi 1 Port Harcourt, Bob Anyanwu Representing the Regional Bank Head Rivers and Bayelsa 1 & South Commercial, Ibisiki Eretoru; one of the beneficiaries of the Food Bank Donation, Ogechi Friday; The Clan Head, Ozuzu Etche, HRH Eze Josiah Nwagwu; the Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and the CEO, Reach Nigeria Foundation, Benedicta Ebi; during the Fidelity Food Bank Distribution in Ihie Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State recently. Fidelity Bank reaches out to Rivers State Community with Food…