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Southwest PDP backs Makinde, dismisses alleged impeachment plot

Southwest PDP backs Makinde, dismisses alleged impeachment plot   ​By Adewale Owoade   ​The Southwest Zonal Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party

Business & Economy

Frank Meke Wins Outstanding Tourism Media Personality of the Year Award at ATICA Awards

By Onyeka Ezike It was an evening marked by vibrant music and a rich display of Africa’s dynamic culture showcasing the tourism and

Sports & Entertainments

  • Lagos Outclass Ogun to Win Fifth South-West U-19 Tournament

    ‎Lagos Outclass Ogun to Win Fifth South-West U-19 Tournament ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju ‎ ‎ ‎Lagos State on Saturday emerged champions of the fifth South-West U-19 Cricket Tournament, defeating defending champions Ogun State in the final of the competition tagged the “Jide Bademosi Cup” at the Obafemi Awolowo

  • Edet Dominates 100m, 200m as CHAMPS Grand Final Produces Thrills

    Edet Dominates 100m, 200m as CHAMPS Grand Final Produces Thrills   By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju.   Fervent Edet emerged as one of the standout performers at the MTN CHAMPS Grand Final, clinching gold in both the boys’ junior 100m and 200m events, while setting his sights on breaking his own records

  • Top Athletes Dazzle at MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan.

    ‎Top Athletes Dazzle at MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan. ‎ ‎By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju ‎ ‎ ‎The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final on Thursday delivered a series of thrilling performances, with multiple finals decided and medals won across track and field events at the Lekan Salami Stadium. ‎ ‎ ‎The News

  • South-West U-19 Cricket: Ogun, Oyo Begin Campaigns on Winning Note

    South-West U-19 Cricket: Ogun, Oyo Begin Campaigns on Winning Note   By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju   Ogun State defeated Osun State by 72 runs in the opening match of the 5th Bademosi South-West U-19 Cricket Tournament held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that

Education and Youth

Principal urges JAMB to guide WAEC, NECO on CBT rollout

CBT By Stanley Nwanosike, Enugu, April 21, 2026. Dr Moses Ifeanyieze, Principal of Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw, Enugu, has urged JAMB to share its Computer-Based Test (CBT) expertise with other examination councils. He spoke as WAEC and NECO signalled plans to introduce CBT for their nationwide examinations in the near

Health & Environment

DEDSRI calls for sustained enlightenment against human trafficking in Enugu

DEDSRI calls for sustained enlightenment against human trafficking in Enugu   The Executive Director of Divine Era Development and Social Rights Initiative (DEDSRI), an NGO, Mrs Ogechukwu Enwelum, has called for sustained enlightenment against human trafficking in Enugu State.   Enwelum made the call on Monday in Enugu during a

Religion, Culture & Tourism

Mothers’ Day: Oji River LG Chairman Hails ‘Quiet Strength’ of Mothers

Mothers’ Day: Oji River LG Chairman Hails ‘Quiet Strength’ of Mothers   The Chairman, Oji River Local Government Area, Mr Greg Anyaegbudike, has commended mothers for their “quiet strength” that holds millions of homes together.   In a congratulatory message to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday, Anyaegbudike felicitated Christian mothers

Defense & Security

31 Artillery Brigade wins army fitness competition

By Yahaya Isa The 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, on Friday emerged overall winner of the 1 Division Nigerian Army Corporal and Below Combat Fitness Competition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the competition began on Monday at the brigade obstacle course and ended on Friday. Participants were drawn from

Science & Tech

Enugu Tech Festival 2026 Surpasses Expectations, Records Attendance of 53,000 –  Commissioner Ezeh

Enugu Tech Festival 2026 Surpasses Expectations, Records Attendance of 53,000 –  Commissioner Ezeh   The second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival 2026 (ETF 2.0) has concluded with a record-breaking 53,000 physical participants, underscoring Nigeria’s accelerating push to position itself as a continental leader in digital innovation.   The festival,

Judiciary

Armed Robbery: Appeal Court upholds death sentence

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, April 21, 2026. The Court of Appeal, Awka Division, has affirmed the conviction and death sentence of Chizoba Ede for armed robbery by an Anambra High Court. In a judgment on June 15, 2022, Justice Victoria Nwoye found Ede guilty and sentenced him to death by

Foreign

Cuba’s president fires back at Trump over takeover remarks

Takeover Mexico City, March 18, 2026 (dpa) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has fired back at comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible takeover of Cuba. On Monday, Trump told reporters he thinks he will have the “honour of taking Cuba.” “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour of

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