How UYOTA Football Club serves as tool for youth empowerment, talent discovery — Princess Afoma Ojei-Adigwe
By Josephine Agbonkhese Princess Afoma Ojei-Adigwe, Founder of UYOTA Community Football Club (UCFC), an affiliate of Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), is a woman of many parts. Over the years, Adigwe, who is also the brain behind Uplifting Women Through Agriculture, has demonstrated a high level of commitment to empowering rural women and youths through […]
Crackdown: Lagos taskforce arrests 46, recovers drugs, weapon
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce have arrested 46 suspects and recovered suspected illicit drugs, a locally made gun and other dangerous items during a series of enforcement operations across the state. The agency said the operation, which commenced at about 9 a.m. on Friday, was part of ongoing efforts to rid […]
South Africa: Dabiri-Erewa seeks compensation for displaced Nigerians
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Friday called on the Federal Government to demand compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon their jobs, businesses and property in South Africa before returning home.
Thieves snatch 2500-year-old gold necklace from French museum
Thieves raided a museum in eastern France in broad daylight Friday, making off with a gold necklace dating back 2,500 years, prosecutors said.
Court dismisses Mark-led ADC leadership’s objection against Gombe’s suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the application filed by the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC) challenging Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s plan to amend his suit.
Tyson Fury sets up potential Anthony Joshua clash with dominant TKO victory
Tyson Fury edged closer to a blockbuster heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua after defeating Poland’s Mariusz Wach by technical knock-out on Friday, but said he was “not convinced” his fellow Briton would face him.
