Tag: politics
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French handball star Pauletta Foppa pledges grassroots support for Nigeria
French international handball star Pauletta Foppa has expressed her commitment to contributing to the development and growth of handball in Nigeria. Foppa, who is one of the top players in the French national handball team and also stars for Brest Bretagne Handball in the Women’s Handball League (LFH Division 1 Féminine), has Nigerian heritage through…
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Nigeria’s Stallions beat Ghana to end Africa Men’s Sevens, finish 7th place
Nigeria’s Stallions wrapped up their 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens campaign on a high note with a thrilling 19–12 victory over the Leopards of Ghana — bringing not only rugby bragging rights but also putting a playful end to the long-standing Jollof rice rivalry between the two nations. The win sealed a 7th-place finish for Nigeria.…
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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu commissions Yikodeen Factory today
Nigeria’s industrial and local content landscape is set to take a bold leap forward as Yikodeen Company Limited prepares to unveil its ultra-modern, expanded manufacturing facility in Lagos officially. The commissioning ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, will be chaired by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and will feature the attendance of…
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NOC starts construction of its Permanent Secretariat in Abuja
The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has initiated a project to establish its permanent headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This initiative, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the NOC, comes on the heels of a five hectares of land allocated to it by the Federal Government. The new site…
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Yikodeen consolidates as Nigeria’s sole-approved safety boot supplier to oil & gas sector
Following its recent strategic investment from Aruwa Capital Management and successful participation at the Nigerian Oil & Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Bayelsa, Yikodeen, Nigeria’s leading indigenous footwear manufacturer, will officially unveil its newly expanded manufacturing facility at a grand recommissioning event on June 24, 2025. The unveiling represents a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s local…
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Caleb University names Prof. Olalekan Asikhia as new Vice-Chancellor
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has named Professor Olalekan Asikhia as its new Vice-Chancellor, marking the beginning of what the institution has described as “a new era of academic excellence and visionary leadership.” Asikhia takes over from Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie, who completed two terms in office. The university praised his predecessor for his leadership and contributions…
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How my husband rapes me – 14-yr-old wife cries out
A 14-year-old girl from Gombe State (name withheld), who was forced into an early-child-marriage in Taraba State, has told the world the challenges she faced in the forced marriage with her wealthy husband. The teenager narrated her ordeal to Arewa Punch Gombe, cried out that she was forcefully married off through the support and consent…
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ATM Foundation backs Beach tourism in Ilaje
The Abdul Adetunji Mohammed (ATM) Foundation has thrown its weight behind Beach Tourism. This was highlighted at the recently concluded Araromi Beach Carnival, hosted by Dr. Taiwo Malumi a notable philanthropist and founding member of the APC in Ondo State. The Foundation says it is to help “in the continued effort of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s…
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Trumps orders US Embassies to stop student visa interviews
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the United States. At the same time, it prepares to expand its social media activity screening, officials said. According to an AP report U.S. official said Tuesday the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not…
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Oshodi seeks re-election as ITTF Vice President
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi will be among 17 global candidates vying for eight available positions as Executive Vice Presidents of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Tuesday, May 27, in Doha, Qatar. The election will take place during the ITTF Annual General Meeting. All candidates have been vetted and approved by the Nominations Committee…
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