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NASRDA Applauds Owolabi Salis as First Nigerian to Successfully Travel to Space and Return

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has hailed Owolabi Salis for making history as the first Nigerian to travel to space and return safely, calling the achievement a significant milestone in the nation’s space development efforts. In a statement by NASRDA’s Director of Media and Corporate Communications, Dr. Felix Ale, the agency noted […]

Presidency Refutes Kwankwaso’s Claims of Northern Neglect Under Tinubu

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Presidency has refuted claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), alleging that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is neglecting the Northern region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ dialogue on the 2025 constitutional amendment held in Kano on Thursday, Kwankwaso warned that national resources are being disproportionately […]

Namibia’s Antsino Twanyanyukwa to Officiate Historic WAFCON 2024 Final

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa has been appointed to officiate the final match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), featuring Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. This marks a historic moment, as Twanyanyukwa becomes the first Namibian ever to officiate a WAFCON final. Supporting her on the field will be assistant referee […]

Edo State Scraps Use of Dwarf Walls for Waste Disposal, Moves to Regulate Scavengers

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

As part of efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment, the Edo State Waste Management Board has announced a ban on the use of dwarf walls in residential buildings as waste bins. This decision was made following a robust stakeholder engagement session held on Thursday in Benin City, which involved Waste Managers, the Edo […]

Senate Begins Annual Recess, Committees Directed to Continue Oversight Duties

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has commenced its annual long recess after adjourning plenary sessions until Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during a brief plenary, following the adoption of a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. Despite the break, Akpabio reminded lawmakers that it is not a complete holiday. […]

FG Deepens Nigeria-China Partnership to Boost Industrialisation and Economic Growth

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, as part of its broader strategy to accelerate industrialization and economic development in the country. As a key step, the government plans to leverage the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership to attract and nurture mutually beneficial collaborations between Nigerian stakeholders and Chinese […]

Tinubu Appoints Muhammad Babangida’s Son as Bank of Agriculture Chairman

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Babangida, as the new chairman of the restructured Bank of Agriculture. The appointment was confirmed on Friday, alongside the selection of seven others for key positions. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and […]

FG Inaugurates State Technical Committees for 2025 National Youth Conference

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has officially launched the State Technical Committees (STCs) for the 2025 National Youth Conference—an ambitious nationwide initiative aimed at boosting youth participation in governance, policymaking, and national development. The announcement was made during a virtual inauguration ceremony hosted by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and led by the Minister of Youth […]