Sports minister in Egypt over Nigeria’s bid to host AFCON 2027

Sports minister in Egypt over Nigeria’s bid to host AFCON 2027

The Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh has arrived with representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation in a bid to host AFCON in 2027. Recall Nigeria and the Republic of Benin presented a joint bid to host the tournament. All countries who submitted bids to host the AFCON tournament in 2025 and 2027 […]
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Tension over inauguration of committees, others as Senate resumes 

Tension over inauguration of committees, others as Senate resumes 

The 2024 budget presentation, inauguration of committees, confirmation of appointments, grievances over juicy committees, consideration, and possible approval of 2023 – 2025 MTEF and FSP, are among top on the agenda as the Senate resumes plenary today after its seven weeks annual long recess.

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer aged 43

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies of cancer aged 43

South African anti-apartheid struggle hero Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela, has died of cancer aged 43, her family said on Tuesday. Known for having detailed her long battle against the disease, the author was admitted into hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment, a family spokesman said. “Zoleka passed away… surrounded by friends […]

Expert blames cost of housing on govt policies, others

Expert blames cost of housing on govt policies, others

Lack of favorable government policies, high costs of construction materials, high property costs, and a lack of access to credit for potential homeowners, are some of the factors contributing to the housing deficit in the country.

Prioritise oral healthcare, NAPD charges FG

Prioritise oral healthcare, NAPD charges FG

The Nigeria Association of Paediatric Dentists, NAPD, has raised alarm over what it described as the poor state of paediatric oral healthcare in the country.

WCD: NRHJN sets agenda for FG, others on contraception

WCD: NRHJN sets agenda for FG, others on contraception

The federal, state, and local governments in Nigeria have been charged with ensuring the availability of modern contraceptive commodities and essential family planning methods that can be easily accessed by all age groups.