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President Bola Tinubu will on Friday join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation to mark his 73rd birthday, which is on Saturday. “He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘President Tinubu To Mark 73rd Birthday with Special Prayer at the Abuja National Mosque.’ President Tinubu’s birthday coincides with the holy month of Ramadan…

The new Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Adewale Ajao, has announced plans to adopt advanced technology to combat crime and enhance public safety. Ajao made the pledge on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the FCT Police Command headquarters in Garki, Abuja. According to him, the command will implement cutting-edge technology, including closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, drones, and digital crime mapping tools to monitor criminal activities and provide real-time responses to distress calls. “We will strive to employ and deploy state-of-the-art technology, including CCTV cameras, drones, and digital crime mapping tools, to monitor and respond…

President of the Zimbabwe Football Association, Nqobile Magwizi, was delighted with the fighting spirit the Warriors put on display in their 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports.Michael Nees’ side were the underdogs heading into the clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and sat deep for most of the game.Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock in the 74th, but the Warriors roared back almost immediately, hitting the cross bar before their eventual equaliser came in the 87th minute through Tawada Chidera. FT in Uyo pic.twitter.com/Gux8S6x8jf — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 25, 2025 Magwizi personally welcomed…

The Peoples Democratic Party, the Coalition of United Political Parties and the Social Democratic Party have condemned the House of Representatives’ move to impose age limits for the offices of the President and governor in the country. Through a bill that passed second reading on Thursday, the House aimed to prevent individuals over 60 from running for president and governor in Nigeria. If the bill scales legislative scrutiny and is signed into law, President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, will miss out on the 2027 presidential…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Victor James Osimhen, is in contention to play in the highly-anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has been in fine form for Okan Buruk’s side this season, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 22 Turkish Super Lïg games. Osimhen was withdrawn in the 86th minute whilst on International duty with the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Zimbabwe, replaced by Victor Boniface. The Napoli loanee appeared to limp as he came off. Osimhen on the floor in Nigeria’s clash against Zimbabwe. [Photo Credit/ X]. Get Our Sports News First…

Lara Adejoro The United States government under President Donald Trump has outlined plans to end funding for Gavi, a global vaccine alliance dedicated to expanding immunization access and improving public health worldwide. A document from the U.S. Agency for International Development, shared with Congress earlier this week, lists Gavi among the international aid programs set to be defunded, Reuters reported on Thursday. The document reveals that a total of 5,341 awards will be cancelled, amounting to nearly $76bn in cuts. Of this sum, the U.S. government has already committed approximately $48bn. However, it noted that the Trump administration would continue…

A member of the US Congress, Danny Davis, has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging the Nigerian government to establish a consulate in Chicago, Illinois, to serve the needs of Nigerians residing in the Midwest states. Davis argued that the initiative would benefit both Nigeria and the US, particularly Chicago, by boosting trade, investment, and cultural exchange between both nations. He emphasised that Chicago’s strategic location would make it easier for Nigerians in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa to access essential consular services without traveling long distances. The congressman, who represents Illinois’ 7th District, wrote the letter following discussions with…

4 hours ago A Kolkata court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Jefferson Eze Henry, to eight years in prison for defrauding an elderly man of Rs 1 crore in 2021 through a cybercrime scheme. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Henry following his conviction under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code.… 10 hours ago A 24-year-old man,Yusuf Aliu, who allegedly entered a residence and stole property worth N850,000, on Thursday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of unlawful entry and…

French giants Olympique Lyonnais are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian defender Igoh Ogbu ahead of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. According to a report from Africafoot, the seven-time Ligue 1 champions have identified Ogbu as a key target to bolster their defence for next season. The 25-year-old centre-back currently plies his trade with Czech side Slavia Prague and has attracted interest from several European clubs. Lyon are said to have initiated talks with the player’s representatives several weeks ago and have made significant progress in convincing the Super Eagles prospect to join them. AS Roma v Slavia Prague Romelu…

The Ajumose Marines, a body of political appointees who served under the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, between 2011 and 2019, have expressed their condolences to the Ajimobi and Kola-Daisi families over Bisola Kola-Daisi’s death. The PUNCH reports that Bisola died on Thursday morning at the age of 42 in the United Kingdom during a brief illness. The former Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli, in a statement by the former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun in Ibadan, the state capital, further expressed the pervading shock and dismay amongst members upon hearing the sad news. Speaking on behalf…