The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has decried that across conflict-affected areas of northeast Nigeria, more than 3.7 million people face food insecurity. It stated that many of them are farmers who once nourished their communities, but years of conflict have displaced families, restricted their access to farmland and disrupted local food production. According to a statement by ICRC, a community leader in Dikwa, Modu Umar said: “Right now, we face severe food shortages,” adding that some families are forced to walk long distances every day to collect firewood to sell, just to afford food. “Farming is the…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Ikorodu City football Club, a Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, on Sunday, 20 July, 2025, emerged champions of the Eko International pre-season football tournament after recording a 1-0 victory over Smart City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Emmanuel Solomon scored the only goal of the encounter barely one minute into the game. It was the final of a highly interesting and engaging tournament involving four top teams in the NPFL and two other teams in the domestic league. SKI-Hi Entertainment, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, staged the competition to prepare teams for the next football season…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the approval of promotion of 12 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General, reports thegazellenews.com. The Head, Press and Public Relations of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani made this disclosure in a press statement issued on Monday, 21 July, 2025. According to him, the Commission also approved the promotion of 16 Deputy Commissioners to substantive Commissioners and 27 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners. Ani, who added further in the statement, disclosed that one Assistant Commissioner was absent for the exercise and was not promoted. He also added that the Commission also…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has concluded arrangements to launch the Diaspora Home and Abroad Platform to protect Nigerian abroad to seamlessly invest in property in the country. The platform, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said will be launched during the sixth edition of National Diaspora Day, holding on July 25 and 26 in Abuja. She reveled that no fewer than 1,200 physical participants and thousands of virtual attendees from around the world are expected to participate at the 2025 NDD. Dabiri-Erewa, said the platform was designed to provide Nigerians living abroad with safe, reliable, and accessible…
Super Falcons forward and Nigerian football icon, Asisat Oshoala, has announced she will retire from international football after the ongoing 2024/25 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), marking the end of an extraordinary era in African women’s football. The 30-year-old made the announcement on her official Facebook page, describing the decision as a “legendary exit” and a necessary step to pave the way for emerging talents to shine on the global stage. “At 30, with six African Women’s Best Player awards, I will bow out to start a new chapter after WAFCON 2024/25,” she wrote. “Thank you for your unwavering…
Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, have qualified for the Final of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament in Ghana after a tense encounter against theirNiger Republic counterparts, culminating in a penalty shootout that ended 4-3 following a scoreless 90 minutes. Throughout the match, the Flying Eagles exhibited determination but faced challenges in converting several scoring opportunities. On the other hand, the Nigeriens adopted a strong defensive stance. The first half saw the Flying Eagles record three shots off target, while the opponents did not have any sight of the Nigerian goal. In the second half, the Cup holders stepped up…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, 17 July, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards that matter to banks and bankers who matter. The annual Awards for Excellence celebrates financial institutions that demonstrate leadership, innovation,…
The ongoing internal reforms at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Maida, are being positioned to deliver greater value to consumers and investors in the country’s telecommunications sector. Since his appointment in October 2023, Maida has prioritised a reform agenda centred on professionalism, data-driven regulation, cost-efficiency, and improved compliance by operators. These reforms, backed by the presidency, are being implemented amid growing operational challenges for telecom companies, rising costs for consumers, and structural concerns within the regulatory environment. Stakeholders familiar with the development say the reforms are aimed at repositioning the NCC as a responsive,…
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Sunday, 20 July, 2025 was hospitalised following a car accident that occurred while he was travelling from Daura to Katsina. He was returning to the state capital after receiving dignitaries who visited Daura to condole with the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to sources, the Governor sustained a fracture as a result of the accident and was immediately taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Daura for medical attention. He is currently receiving treatment. His condition is said to be under control, and he is responding well…
The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the cherished Omoluabi values that define the people of the state, emphasizing respect, hard work, value for life, and a strong stance against social vices such as cultism, thuggery, and civil unrest. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Emmanuel Ajanaku, the government of Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was described as one with zero tolerance for any form of criminal activity that could tarnish the state’s reputation or hinder its development. Hon. Ajanaku stressed that Omoluabi values rooted in Yoruba tradition remain…