Nigeria men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, continued their quest of winning the 2025 AfroBasket title after dispatching their final group opponents, Cameroon, 101-92 to secure the quarter final slot with their opponents expected to face the rigour of a playoff to make it to the final eight. Nigeria started the game on a back foot with Cameroon taking a five point lead before the D’Tigers bounced back, taking the first quarter, 28-25 points. D’Tigers continued from where they stopped in the first quarter winning the second quarter 30-16 points thereby taking the first half 58-41 points. The third quarter goes…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today, Sunday, 17 August, 2025. The President also rejoiced with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development. President Tinubu celebrated General Babangida’s distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Commander of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, Commander of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans, and Chief of Army Staff. The President noted Gen. Babangida’s stewardship of…
By Fredrick Nwabufo Like the sons of Hermes in Greek mythology, the National Communication Team, led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scintillating message of hope, unity, peace, and progress to the South-East in the past week. It was the Federal Government’s first citizen engagement tour to the South-East this year, and as expected, it was a thrilling spectacle. The tour took off from Enugu State with a courtesy call to Governor Peter Mbah and then to various federal and state government projects. The emissaries of Renewed Hope have…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the family and associates of business leader, politician, and sports promoter, Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, who died on Saturday, 16 August, 2025, at 88 in Abuja. Alhaji Ibrahim hailed from Wamba in Nasarawa State. The late businessman was an influential chieftain of the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in the Second Republic. During the transition to civil rule in 1998, he joined other notable politicians to form the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to Nigeria through his chain of businesses, political involvement, and community leadership.…
Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Hammed Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III, has congratulated former military President, Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida rtd, who is 84 on Sunday, 17 August, 2025. Olowu, in a statement he personally signed, eulogised the former military ruler for his modest achievements while he was in power. According to Olowu, “IBB is an enigma. He has carved a niche for himself as a former military president. His tenure witnessed the completion of many monumental legacy projects that are still visible until today. His Hill Top mansion in Minna has become a Mecca of sort…
By Oluseye Oladejo The recently concluded by-elections across 16 federal and state constituencies have sent a clear and resounding message across the political landscape of Nigeria — the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party of choice for the Nigerian people. Emerging victorious in 12 out of the 16 contested seats, the APC has not only consolidated its dominance but has also reaffirmed the confidence of the Nigerian electorate in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s renewed direction under the chairmanship of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. This round of by-elections marks the first electoral outing since Prof.…
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at promoting ethical values, strengthening media engagement, and fostering inclusive governance across the state. He stated that the government is committed to launching an intensive statewide campaign against social vices, while also celebrating citizens who exemplify excellence and good character through a new recognition platform. According to Ajanaku, the campaign against social vices will be all-inclusive, involving market women, students, religious leaders, traditional rulers, NGOs, and civil servants, to ensure a statewide moral rebirth. He revealed that exceptional indigenes of Ondo…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has attributed the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s by-election for the Remo Federal Constituency to the deliberate efforts of his administration to improve the lives of the people and transform the state through aggressive infrastructural development. The Governor stated this on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, in Iperu at a press conference to celebrate the victory of the party’s flag-bearer in the election, Hon. Adesola Elegbeji, who was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Governor said the people of Remo Federal Constituency have spoken loudly,…
UNICEF and Generation Unlimited have hailed Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) for its trailblazing Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP), describing the initiative as a shining example of how education and innovation can unlock the potential of young women with a new goal of partnering with the college to train additional one million girls. The commendation came during a high-level visit by senior officials of both organisations, who lauded the college’s commitment to serving as a hub for training and empowering girls with life-changing skills in technology and entrepreneurship. The delegation, led by Kevin Frey, Chief Executive Officer of Generation…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi A group known as the Bauchi Forum of Gentlemen (BAFOG) has criticised the campaigns of calumny, sinister attack, and false narratives against Senator Shehu Buba in the public space with a view to achieve cheap political goals and mis-guide the gullible members of the public. The Co-ordinator of the group, Malam Ibrahim Yakubu Muhid who stated this Friday, 15 August, 2015, while reading from a text entitled, “The Rising Profile of Senator Shehu Buba Umar and the Latest Round of Campaign of Calumny against him: Setting the records Straight ” during a press conference at the…