Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has officially approved the sum of N3.2 billion for the complete renovation, accreditation, and commencement of academic activities at the Zamfara State School of Nursing and Health Sciences, located in Zurmi Local Government Area. This was confirmed in an official statement released marking a major intervention in the state’s ailing healthcare education sector, which has suffered years of neglect and infrastructural decay. According to government sources, the funds will be channeled into three critical areas: the overhauling of lecture halls, administrative blocks, student hostels, and practical demonstration labs to…

Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward #45 Victor Osimhen (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Turkish Super lig football match between Galatasaray and Antalyaspor at the Rams Park stadium in Istanbul, on May 9, 2026. Galatasaray clinched the Turkish Super Lig championship with one week remaining in the season. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP) The Nigerian striker, Osimhen, equalised in the 66th minute before scoring again shortly after.  Galatasaray have been crowned Turkish Super League champions after a dramatic 4–2 victory over Antalyaspor, with Victor Osimhen delivering a decisive performance that secured the club’s 26th league title. The match began…

Falconets Nigeria’s Under 20 women’s national team, the Falconets on Saturday secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup schedule for Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Falconets achieved the feat in spite of suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi U-20 in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. They progressed 3-2 on aggregate over Malawi’s Young Scorchers. The Nigerian side advanced on aggregate after securing a crucial first-leg advantage, enough to withstand a spirited performance from the hosts. Malawi’s Faith Chimzimu nodded home the opener in the…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is currently underway at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The ceremony, which began at 7 p.m. on Saturday, is celebrating outstanding achievement in African film, television and digital storytelling. The awards are being broadcast live across all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, and streamed via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. Below is the updated list of winners and nominees: BEST COSTUME DESIGN “Colours of Fire” – Valerie Okeke (WINNER) Other nominees: The Serpent’s Gift” – Mary Chukuma; “The Real Housewives of Lagos (S3)” – Deola Art…

Dr. Hamzat, who has been endorsed by President Bola Tinubu, reiterated his belief in the capacity of Lagos State to continue leading as a model of innovation.  The Lagos State Deputy Governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has received a clean bill of approval by the APC Governorship Screening Committee to participate in the party’s forthcoming primary election for the 2027 governorship poll in Lagos. Speaking after the screening process held in Abuja on Saturday, Dr Hamzat, who is the consensus candidate of APC in Lagos, stated that the committee carefully reviewed all…

Elegbede Abiodun The conditions include visas being granted and respect for the national team staff, the team’s flag and its national anthem during the tournament, as well as demands for high security at airports, hotels and routes to the stadiums where they will play. Iran’s football federation said on Saturday that the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war. The call comes after Canada refused entry to the federation’s chief last month before the…

Manny Ita  – The Federal Government has announced that Section Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is expected to be completed by November, while Section One is already nearing full completion and set for inauguration. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the project in Lagos. He explained that several structures currently under construction along the corridor, including flyovers, underpasses and interchanges, are part of Section Two and not Section One. According to the minister, Section One is substantially completed, with only finishing touches such as landscaping and road shoulders remaining. He also revealed that…

Manny Ita  – Pressure is mounting on Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked efforts to impeach him in 2022 over the controversial “Farmgate” cash scandal. The judgement followed a legal challenge brought by Julius Malema and his Economic Freedom Fighters alongside the African Transformation Movement. The ruling opens the door for renewed impeachment proceedings against the president. Reacting to the decision, Malema demanded Ramaphosa’s resignation, arguing that the president cannot effectively govern the country while also defending himself against possible impeachment proceedings. “You cannot serve the two,” Malema told reporters outside…

File photo: Minister of Works, David Umahi The Federal Ministry of Works has announced partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road from Monday to facilitate the completion of ongoing reconstruction works. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mr Olayiwola Komolafe, made this known in a statement on Saturday. He said the closure followed a directive by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, ordering the contractor, Messrs Arab Contractors, to resume work on critical sections of the highway to ensure prompt delivery of the project. According to Komolafe, the affected sections are the stretch from Ikorodu Roundabout to…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the southern region of Nigeria, while reserving the 2031 slot for the north. The decision was reached during the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. Delegates adopted the resolution following a motion presented by Afam Victor and seconded by Seyi Sowumi. The convention also confirmed members of the party’s national executive committee after a separate motion moved by Victor Umeh. According to party leaders, the zoning arrangement is part of the NDC’s broader strategy to maintain rotational leadership and ensure…