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The director of current affairs at TVC News, Mr. Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, on Thursday urged the government at all levels to prioritise knowledge and innovation in addressing social challenges and promoting sustainable development in the country. He said the role of the media in promoting knowledge and innovation can not be overemphasised.Kolade-Otitoju made the call in Benin while speaking at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Maiden Registry Lecture Series titled, “University-Community Engagement: Perspective from the Nigerian Society and Media.” He said universities globally are not just centres of learning but also major agents of knowledge and innovation crucial for addressing social…

They came with hopes of lifting an eighth title. They leave with questions swirling about their pedigree at this level. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles saw their 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations dream evaporate under the Ismailia lights on Thursday afternoon, as South Africa snatched a 1-0 semi-final win to reach their first final since 1997. Tylon Smith’s headed goal — gift-wrapped by a goalkeeping mishap — was all the Amajitas needed to book a ticket to Sunday’s showpiece. But beyond the scoreline lies a performance that will provoke deeper reflection from Nigerian fans, coaches, and decision-makers alike. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles…

   Dennis Naku Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has donated seven multi-million medical equipment and drugs to the Intensive Care Unit of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt. The donation includes four VG70 Aeonmed ventilators, a laser therapy machine, an automated external defibrillator, a 7A-23D electronic suction apparatus, and essential pharmaceuticals. The company’s General Manager, Relations and Sustainable Development, Mr Igo Weli, disclosed this during the handover ceremony in Port Harcourt. Weli said the donation was aimed at strengthening the hospital’s capacity to handle critical care, adding that the initiative was prompted by the hospital’s need for essential…

You’ve heard the sound, you’ve danced to it, you’ve hummed along, tapping your feet to its sweet rhythms, and maybe even at the start of the new year, you made it your declaration—simply because “Joy Is Coming.” Now, Fido brings that joy to life with the official music video for his viral hit, “Joy Is Coming,” now streaming on YouTube and all major platforms. Directed by Filmboi, the creative mind behind visuals for Afrobeats heavyweights like Rema, the video captures the heart of the song’s message: joy, celebration, and community. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, the city where it all began…

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgments in three appeals and a cross appeal filed to the dispute over the governorship election held in Edo State on September 21, 2024, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner. A three-member panel of the court, presided over by Justice M. A. Danjuma, on Thursday, told lawyers to the parties, after taking their final arguments, that the judgments are reserved till a date to be communicated to them. The appeals heard included the one filed by the Peoples Democratic Party…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the establishment of the Apapa Central Business Office to tackle infrastructure maintenance challenges and foster a conducive business environment The Special Adviser to the Governor on CBD, Bola Olumegbon-Lawal, made this known on Thursday during the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the second anniversary of Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. Olumegbon-Lawal emphasised the transformative changes under the Governor’s leadership, which have significantly improved Lagos’s infrastructure and economy. She outlined the ongoing efforts of the Lagos Central Business Districts (CBD) to create a business-friendly environment. According to her, the CBD’s mission includes…

Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live coverage of Nigeria’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final game against the Amajita of South Africa. The Suez Canal Stadium in Ismaila, Egypt, is the venue as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria look to claim a spot in the AFCON U-20 final. Aliyu Zubairu’s team have conceded just two goals this tournament. The team’s youngest player, Ebenezer Harcourt, who’s also the goalkeeper, was Nigeria’s hero in the quarter-final against Senegal as he saved two penalty kicks in the shootout. This evening, they take on a South African side that has gone unbeaten in four matches since…

The Coalition of Activists Against Corruption in Nigeria (CAACIN) has called on the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to open up on their findings on the alleged corrupt practices leveled against the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. The Spokesperson of the Coalition, Comrade Ahmed Aliyu, in a statement on Thursday, wondered why the DSS kept a sealed lip on the report of their investigation, in the over four months detention and interrogation of the erstwhile EFCC Boss in their custody in 2023. Stressing the need for the EFCC to arraign Bawa…

The gale of defection from opposition political parties intensifies as two members of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdullahi Sani Rogo and Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Both lawmakers represent Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya and Karaye/Rogo federal constituency of Kano State. Also, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing Obokun/Oriade federal constituency of Osun State, Mr. Wole Oke, joined the fold of the APC at plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. On hand to witness the defection on the floor of the House was the national chairman of the APC, Dr.…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has slammed the officials involved in his side’s clash against Leicester City following Taiwo Awoniyi’s abdominal injury, Soccernet.ng reports. Aina and Awoniyi are teammates at the club and International level, and both players were on the pitch when the former Union Berlin striker clashed against the woodwork under pressure from Facundo Buonanotte when he tried to latch onto a pass from Anthony Elanga. Awoniyi tried to continue the game, but he was in so much pain and had to be withdrawn. Forest ended the game with ten men as they’d already used…