Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, , has announced a ₦1 trillion scholarship programme to expand access to education and promote academic excellence across Nigeria. Starting in 2026, the initiative will…
ON THE HIGHWAY Africa Kicks Off Road Safety Campaign
KuAs the Yuletide season approaches and traffic volumes surge nationwide, ON THE HIGHWAY Africa has launched a strategic road safety campaign designed to curb accidents and promote responsible driving during the festive period.The event is scheduled to hold on December…
Haaland Strikes As Man City Fight Back To Beat Real Madrid
The “El Clásico of Europe” lived up to its heavyweight billing last night as Manchester City pulled off a crucial 2-1 comeback victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League encounter.Real Madrid struck first…
Aliyu Succeeds Shuaibu At FOU Zone A
By ebosele@hotmail.com. — The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, marked a significant transition as outgoing Comptroller, now Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Mohammed Shuaibu, formally handed over leadership to…
NADDC Secures N58b Approval For 200 Electric Buses
By ebosele@hotmail.com. — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N58 billion contract for the supply of 200 electric buses to the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh,…
Lassa Fever: Nigeria Confirms 17 New Cases, One Death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 17 new confirmed Lassa fever cases and one death across four states in epidemiological week 47 (November 17–23, 2025).The agency disclosed this via its official website in the Lassa…
United Nigeria’s Maiden Commercial Flight Arrives in Ekiti
United Nigeria Airlines marked a historic milestone December 10, 2025, as flight UN05622 successfully landed at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Airport in Ado-Ekiti, becoming the first-ever commercial flight to touch down at the state’s new airport.The flight, which departed from…
Cardoso Inaugurates New ACGSF Board
The Central Bank Governor (CBN) Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has inaugurated the new Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector.He highlighted the Scheme’s vital role in de-risking agricultural lending…
Chelsea Slip To Costly 2-1 Defeat As Atalanta Mount Late Comeback In Champions League
Chelsea’s turbulent run of form deepened on Tuesday night as they fell 2-1 to a spirited Atalanta BC side in Bergamo, a result that dents their hopes of securing automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds.The Blues started…
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Advance Military Relations With Fresh MoU
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between both countries.The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister…
Olori Janet Afolabi Bags International Philanthropy Award
ebosele@hotmail.com. — CNN award winning journalist and Queen of Apomu Kingdom in Osun State, Olori Janet Afolabi, has been honoured with the International Philanthropy Award.World Women Organisation, the organiser of the award, presented the award to the Queen of Oba…
Enugu Strengthens BRT Rollout With 200 CNG Buses, 4,000 Electric Taxis
By ebosele@hotmail.com. — The Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles, yellow buses, and minibuses on five major roads across Enugu city.This is to give way for the implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit…
COAS Decorates Army Spokesperson, Appolonia Anele With New Rank
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday decorated the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, with the rank of Colonel, recognising her steadfast dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army.At the brief ceremony…
Keyamo To Lead Delegation As United Nigeria Airlines Launches Flights To Ekiti
United Nigeria Airlines has announced that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN), will headline a distinguished delegation of dignitaries on its inaugural commercial flight to Ekiti State scheduled for Wednesday, 10 December.The historic service—taking off…