Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Osimhen speaks on transfer – ‘… big decision at the end of the season.’ Victor Osimhen Osimhen speaks on transfer – ‘… big decision at the end of the season.’ “I really can’t stand the fans. I have to make a big decision at the end of the season.” Victor Osimhen has finally responded to the growing social media campaign by Galatasaray fans urging him to extend his stay at the club, following his record-breaking exploits in Turkey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker, who recently netted twice in a 3-0 Turkish Cup final victory over Trabzonspor to help…

Niger gives six months maternity leave for women, replacing three Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago Niger gives six months maternity leave for women, replacing three * Supplies school needs for learning. The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has extended maternity leave for women in the state from three months to six months, saying it would give ample time to care for their babies and themselves. The governor made this known during the week’s executive council meeting at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Minna, where he announced other enactments for the benefit of the residents. He said the leave…

Nigeria positions satellites for Earth observation, security Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji Nigeria positions satellites for Earth observation, security Nigeria positions satellites for Earth observation and to aid security. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, on Wednesday said the Federal Executive Council has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country. Nnaji said this at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology in Abuja. The meeting which was held from May 12 to May 14, had as its theme…

Nollywood Producers Tackle Digital Copyright Theft, Join Global Effort Nollywood Producers Tackle Digital Copyright Theft, Join Global Effort Nollywood producers have officially joined forces with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in a sweeping international campaign to combat the growing threat of digital copyright theft. At a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Bank of Industry Tower in Abuja, the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMP) threw its weight behind a WIPO-supported project to disrupt online piracy and strengthen copyright protection across Africa’s digital landscape. Nigeria is one of only four countries…

Seme exports goods worth N16bn in two months — Oramalugo Seme exports goods worth N16bn in two months — Oramalugo The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, said it facilitated 2,029 export trucks with a Free-on-Board value of N16.9bn between March and May 2025. The command also added that within the period under review, the National Export Supervision Scheme fees stood at N84.5m. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, stated this while showcasing some of the seized contraband to journalists at the command on Wednesday. He also announced that the command, through commitment and…

Nigeria able to attract $8bn deepwater, gas investments – Special Adviser Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen Nigeria able to attract $8bn deepwater, gas investments – Special Adviser * Government reforms play important role in success achieved. The Federal Government has stated that the country attracted over $8bn in investments for deepwater and gas projects within a year. This represents an increase from a total of $6.7bn earlier announced as investment in the energy sector in 2024. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this known during her address at the…

LAPO free medical: 16,285 benefit from outreach Lapo Microfinance Bank LAPO free medical: 16,285 benefit from outreach The management of Lift Above Poverty Organisation has said that 16, 285 people have benefitted from its free medical outreach since it started in 2015. The organisation in a statement on Tuesday, in Benin by it President/Chief Operating Officer of LAPO, Faith Osazuwa-Ojo, said the LAPO Community Health Outreach has remained a vital response to the serious health challenges facing rural communities in the country. She said, “From the very first outreach in Ugha Community, Uhumwonde Local Government Area, Edo State, this intervention…

NOC, for National Sports Festival, unveils mental health platform Nigeria Olympic Committee NOC, for National Sports Festival, unveils mental health platform. The Nigeria Olympic Committee has introduced a new safeguarding initiative and mental health platform ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The initiative includes the unveiling of a comprehensive safeguarding handbook and the introduction of SAFE SPACE, a dedicated platform designed to promote athlete welfare, provide psychological support, and strengthen protective measures across Nigeria’s sporting landscape. The NOC says the move is part of its wider commitment to creating safer sporting environments, in line with International…

Osimhen has most goals record ever by foreign player in Turkish Football Osimhen  Osimhen has most goals record ever by foreign player in Turkish Football. Victor Osimhen has etched his name into the annals of Turkish football history, becoming the highest-scoring foreign player ever in the country’s league. Galatasaray confirmed the record-breaking feat in a tweet on Wednesday, stating: “Most ever goals by a foreign player in Turkish history. Victor Osimhen is now up to 35 goals and counting .” The Nigerian international has been in electrifying form since his blockbuster move to Galatasaray, consistently finding the net and thrilling…

NISB boss has repulsed US claim that Nigeria airports are unsafe Nigeria Airport NISB boss has repulsed US claim that Nigeria airports are unsafe Capt. Alex Bade, the Director General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has rebutted US claimed that Nigerian airports are generally unsafe. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, the NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, on Wednesday in Abuja. In response to the statement from the US State Department suggesting Nigerian airports are generally unsafe, Bade stated that “there is always room for improvement, the NSIB does not concur with…