Once again, this week, his name has surfaced. Eguavoen has been handed another stop-gap assignment, this time with the Super Falcons, as Nigeria looks for a substantive coach.
By Polycarp Ifeanyi History was made in Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra State, as thousands of people from across the state and neighboring states converged on the city to participate in Ave Maria Praise 2026. The event, themed “Fill the Jars, Make Room for Fresh Wine”John 2:1-11, was organized by Faithspiration Initiative, led by […]
As Nigerians await the meeting between officials of FIFA and stakeholders in Nigerian football tomorrow in Abuja, a former Nigerian international, Sylvanus Okpala has said that Nigeria has nothing to fear.
Andrew Uwe led the Flying Eagles to bronze at the USSR 1985 FIFA Under 20 World Championships. Later in the year, he was part of the Leventis United squad that played in the finals of the African Winners Cup. The towering defender featured for Iwuanyanwu Nationale in the finals of the1988 CAF Champions League. Now, […]
Again, there is an important distinction: A deduction from your salary is not necessarily an additional tax. Where the law recognises the deduction in determining chargeable income, it may reduce the amount of income on which your tax is calculated. Employees should therefore check their payslips and relevant remittance records to ensure that deductions described […]
Just about this time four years ago, the All Progressives Congress, APC, found itself at the centre of one of the more bizarre spectacles of Nigeria’s 2023 election season. At the unveiling of Senator Kashim Shettima as Bola Tinubu’s presidential running mate, on July 20, 2022, an assortment of men and women dressed in the […]
I attended the book launch of Deolu Folarin, a classmate and longtime friend a couple of weeks ago. Titled ‘An Odyssey of a life marked by grace’, the book was to capture the highs and lows of his journey of 75 years on earth. A couple of days later, I attended the book launch of […]
The elections are in clear jeopardy. In Benue, a state ruled by a priest, state-financed hooliganism targeted at the opposition has sprouted. If a presidential candidate of one of the major parties cannot move around freely, then the elections, even if they hold, will be a sham. When Governor Alia barred Obi from entering Benue […]
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan settled for silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday. Amusan clocked 12.34 seconds to finish behind United States Olympic champion Masai Russell, who won the title in 12.22 seconds. Netherlands’ Nadine Visser completed the podium in 12.39 seconds. The result meant […]
ABUJA — Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, warning that continued discrimination and attacks against Nigerian nationals could have consequences. Fani-Kayode, in a post on his Facebook handle on Friday, said he was “mortified and deeply shocked” by the reported murder of Bishop Michael […]
…Prosecute sellers of substandard cables — Coleman MD By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Economic hardship, ignorance and dwindling purchasing power are fuelling the growing trade in fake and substandard goods in Nigeria, with consumers increasingly settling for cheaper products without fully understanding the risks involved, stakeholders have said. They said the situation had become particularly troubling as […]
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
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By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor There is a simple rule in the smartphone market: if you want high-end features, be prepared to pay high-end prices. But Samsung appears to be challenging that rule with its latest offering, the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone brings several features associated with premium flagship devices, while keeping its price […]
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
NCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
