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Nigeria to Face Japan in Round of 16 at FIFA U-20 World Cup

Nigeria to Face Japan in Round of 16 at FIFA U-20 World Cup

Nigeria will face Japan in the Round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’sWorld Cup. Japan confirmed their place in the knockout round after a 2-0 victory over Austriayesterday; finishing top of Group E ahead of Austria. The Falconets came second in Group D behind former champions Germany. The Nigerian encounter with Japan will […]

DSS Release Joe Ajaero From Custody

DSS Release Joe Ajaero From Custody

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released labour leader Joe Ajaerofrom its custody. Ajaero, who confirmed the secret police allowed him to go home around past 11pmon Monday, said he was grilled for about 15 hours since his arrest around 7am at theNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero said he was quizzed over alleged […]

Tinubu Approves Research Grant of Federal Universities

Tinubu Approves Research Grant of Federal Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved the exclusion of third-party research grantfunds of federal universities and research institutions from the Treasury SingleAccount. This is contained in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, NationalUniversities Commission, Chris Maiyaki, to Vice Chancellors. Already, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has conveyed thisdirective to the Minister of […]

Presidency Denies Ownership of Yatch Flying Nigerian Flag

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The Presidency has denied ownership of a yacht spotted flying the Nigerianflag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France. In a viral video on social media, the yacht can be seen displaying the Nigerianflag as it sailed through the French town, triggering conspiracy theories onlinewith some people linking the yacht’s ownership to President Bola […]

Tinubu’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale Resigns From Office

Tinubu's Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale Resigns From Office

President Bola Tinubu has received the memo from Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing him of his resignation for personal and health reasons. A statement on Saturday by the presidency said the President accepted Ngelale’s reasons for the resignation, fully understood them and sympathised with the circumstances that led […]

Omniverse 2025: Nigerian Gamers to Compete for $1 Million Prize

Omniverse 2025: Nigerian Gamers to Compete for $1 Million Prize

Omniverse Africa is excited to reveal that UEL Esports Inc., Unanimous Games and Game Evolution Esports will be premier partners for the Gaming Center at Omniverse 2025. This significant partnership will play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional gaming experience, highlighting Omniverse Africa’s dedication to innovation and excellence within the digital and creative ecosystems. […]

Family of Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Forced to Proceed with Burial

Family of Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Forced to Proceed with Burial

The family of the designer of the Nigerian national flag, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has beenforced to proceed with his burial after a year-long wait for a promised state funeralthat never materialised. Akinkunmi, who died on September 4, 2023, at 87, was supposed to be honouredwith a state funeral by the Federal Government. However, his son, Akinwumi […]

Tinubu Calls for Sustenance of Cooperation Drive at FOCAC

Presidency Denies Ownership of Yatch Flying Nigerian Flag

President Bola Tinubu has called for the sustenance of the cooperation drive andemphasized the need for peaceful dialogue, transparent business practices, anddiplomatic Conflict resolution in deepening the bond between Africa and China. Speaking yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum onChina-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People […]

Petroleum Minister Says Fuel Crisis to be Resolved Soon

Petroleum Minister Says Fuel Crisis to be Resolved Soon

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the public thatthe fuel crisis experienced across the nation would soon be resolved, noting that theNigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sufficient fuel supplies tomeet national demand. The Minister of State for Petroleum made this known while addressing State HouseCorrespondent in Abuja, after an […]

Lookman Nominated For 2024 Ballon D’Or

Lookman Nominated For Ballon D'Or

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated forthe 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-oldAtalanta of Italy player, who is the only African player in the list, was shortlistedalongside 29 players for the coveted award. Neither current holder Lionel Messi nor Cristiano […]