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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, has commended Comrade Isaac Balami for establishing the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), describing the initiative as a milestone that will attract more supporters to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the unveiling of the university, Keyamo said the “transfer season” remained open for anyone willing to join the APC, urging Balami to take charge of political mobilisation in Borno State. He praised Balami’s energy and vision, recalling how the young entrepreneur first shared his dream of founding an aviation university with him shortly after he was…

Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has extended his empowerment programme to thousands of residents in Sokoto South Senatorial District. The district is currently represented by the immediate past governor of the state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Items distributed during the exercise included 200 motorcycles, 210 grinding machines, 210 water-pumping machines, and 2,000 bags of assorted grains. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Wamakko, represented by the APC State Youth Leader, Alhaji Nasiru Itali, said the gesture was aimed at supporting the people of Sokoto State irrespective of political or regional affiliations. He…

Besiktas have confirmed Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi as the club’s new vice-captain, just weeks after the Nigerian midfielder completed his move from Leicester City, Soccernet.ng reports. The announcement was made on Friday in an official statement by the Turkish Super Lig side. Ndidi, 27, has settled quickly into life in Istanbul, delivering a string of assured performances in midfield. Nigeria and Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. Photo Credit: Ndidi/IG He has already featured in five league matches and two UEFA Conference League qualifiers, earning praise from supporters for his discipline, work rate, and composure. In the same statement, Besiktas revealed…

The Cross River State Government has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for economic transformation, urging investors, particularly from the African diaspora, to tap into the state’s vast potential in agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure. The appeal was made during the Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora (GUCCAD) Investment Forum, held in Calabar on Wednesday, where the state assured prospective investors of security, stability, and high returns. Delivering the keynote address, Governor Bassey Otu underscored Cross River’s strategic advantages, citing its expansive 20,156 km² land area, a population of 4.4 million, and what he described as a “near-zero crime rate.”…

Raphael Onyedika has grown in leaps and boundaries since joining Club Brugge from Midtjylland in 2022… Former UEFA Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt are weighing up a move for Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika joined Belgian giants Club Brugge from Danish side FC Midtjylland in 2022, and he has improved significantly. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has worked under different managers at the club, but he has maintained his position as a bang-on starter. Raphael Onyedika elated with goal at Manchester City, despite Club Brugge’s loss (Photo Image: Imago) Onyedika is very good on the ball, knows how…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has said that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has placed education, digital economy development, and human capital advancement at the centre of the national development strategy. Prince Fagbami (SAN) disclosed this while presenting a lecture titled “The Intersection of Law, Digital Technology and Human Resourcefulness in Transforming University Education in Nigeria” as part of activities slated for the 9th convocation ceremony of the Federal University Lokoja. The attorney general said, “The policy framework of the present administration recognises that Nigeria’s demographic advantage can only…

Kano state government has dragged the immediate past Governor, Dr. Abdullah Umar Ganduje, ex- Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council, Hassan Bello and five others to court over alleged diversion of over N4b state funds allocated as equity at Dala Dry Land Port. In a criminal Suit No. KN/252/25, the state filed a 10-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest, challenging the integrity of the seven defendants. Other defendants include Umar Abdullahi Umar and Muhammad Abdullahi Umar both sons of Ganduje; Abubakar Sahabo Bawuro, former Special Adviser to the Governor; Adamu…

The 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup is officially underway in Morocco, in what is the first time the prestigious youth tournament will be held on African soil, Soccernet.ng reports. Among the standout opening fixtures, Nigeria’s Flamingos take on Canada on Sunday evening at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé. For Nigeria, this is their eighth appearance in the competition, having reached the semifinals twice and finishing third in 2022, their best-ever result. Nigeria’s U17 women national team, Flamingos. Photo Credit: NFF Comms The West Africans have built a solid reputation as one of the tournament’s most consistent teams,…

With the defection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, his appointees, and all elective political office holders in the state elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the PDP has finally lost its grip on the South East geo-political zone, placing it as a party that came, held sway but failed to manage its success in the zone, LAWRENCE NJOKU writes. Like a pack of unarranged cards, the once famous and populous reign and dominance of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East zone of the country has…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, marked his 51st birthday on Friday with prayers for Nigeria and calls for national unity. A statement from Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s palace, said Oba Ogunwusi expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of life and the strength to continue serving humanity. “On this special occasion of my 51st birthday, I return all glory to Olodumare for His mercies and grace,” he said, emphasising his commitment to leadership as a platform for fostering peace and the well-being of Nigeria and the African continent. Born on…