The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees selected for the competition. CAF also picked 15 assistant referees, 10 video assistant referees, VAR, and three assessors. The continent’s…
The World Bank has approved a total of $1.08 billion to support education, nutrition, and economic growth in Nigeria. A statement on the bank website disclosed that the concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, building household and community resilience, and enhancing nutrition for underserved groups. The…
The National Space Research and Development Agency is set to implement its space regulation and licensing mandate with a N20bn take-off fund approved by President Bola Tinubu. The Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju, said this today in an interview with the News men, against the background of the NASRDA…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged states and relevant authorities to step up enforcement of road safety regulations, particularly regarding truck standards and driver behaviour. The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, who made the call in an interview with newsmen today in Abuja, expressed concerns over the poor condition…
Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concern over the government’s plan to ban the importation of solar panels as a measure to promote domestic production. Strongly advising against this policy proposition, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, said Nigeria has one of the…
Inmates awaiting trial have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to put an end to their endless stay in prison without trial by setting a time-limit on court cases in the country as it is in the developed countries. Speaking during a visit to the Kaduna Medium…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have dismissed as fake the copies of the purported judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal that flooded the internet yesterday. APC Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, who is confident that the ruling party will win today’s judgment,…
The Ebonyi Government has dismissed a report that Governor Francis Nwifuru ordered the arrest of five Commissioners over delay in delivery and breach of contracts. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Ebonyi Executive Council committee on Supervision and Completion of two state housing projects,…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his tactical decisions following Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday evening. Chelle’s 4-4-2 setup saw several players deployed outside their usual positions. Ola Aina, typically a right-back,…
Security forces in Rivers State have foiled an attempt to bomb another oil pipeline amid rising tensions in the state. A joint operation involving the Nigerian Police Force, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other security agencies intercepted the attack, preventing what could have been a major disruption to critical…

