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Newly Crowned WBF Champion Gifted 6 Million Naira Car
A boxing enthusiast, Abdul Wahab Adekunle has rewarded the new World Boxing Federations (WBF) Super Featherweight champion, Ridwan ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola with a jaguar car, worth over six million naira.
The donor, while presenting the more…
Israel welcomes Pollard, its former spy in U.S
A former U.S. Navy analyst who served 30 years in prison for spying for Israel moved there on Wednesday and was welcomed with a prayer of thanksgiving by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jonathan Pollard, 66, had long voiced a desire to…
Women’s World Cup: FIFA gives Africa extra Slot
Following the success recorded at the 2019 Women World Cup in France, World soccer governing body (FIFA ) has increased the number of participating teams from 24 to 32,
FIFA released a statement on Thursday stating how the countries will…
Messi equals Pele’s record of goals for a single club
Lionel Messi equaled Brazil legend Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club after scoring in Barcelona's 2-2 draw against Valencia on Saturday.
The Argentine reached the landmark with a diving header, following up after his…
FCTA to lunch ground rent portal, upgrade data to world class
Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA says it has concluded plans to launch a ground rent portal that will enable customers download the ground rent bills and make online payments as well as obtain…
Army starts Housing scheme for Fallen Heroes Next of Kin
The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has virtually performed the ground breaking ceremony of a housing scheme meant to cater for the Next of Kin of the Officers and Soldiers killed in action.
The ceremony is part of the events lined…
Nigeria to scale up rapid testing of Mycotoxin
The Nigerian government says it will continue to advocate for an effective Mycotoxin Testing Programme using rapid testing technology, with potential for scaling up to laboratory-based methods.
The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad…
Agricultural Biotechnology Forum holds 2020 Media awards
Ene Okwanihe, Abuja
The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (Nigerian chapter) has held its annual media awards to celebrate the media and journalists who have supported agricultural biotechnology through their…
National Park Service partners with NTDC on ecotourism, domestic tourism
Zeniat Abubakar, Abuja
The National Park Service is set to partner with the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC for the development and promotion of ecotourism in Nigeria.
The Conservator General, National Park Service Dr…
President Buhari appoints new NAPTIP boss
By Timothy Choji, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP.
A holder…