Rio de Janeiro: Brazil’s media reacted with relief and optimism to the naming of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the men’s national football team, hailing the Italian’s arrival as a long-awaited turning point for a squad in search of identity.
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Ibadan: Some Muslim professionals and businessmen in Oyo State, operating under the auspices of The Companion, have disbursed N6.5 million as Zakat to underprivileged Muslims in Ibadan. Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, mandates wealthy Muslims…
Lagos: The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has firmly rejected allegations of corruption, asserting that the misapplication of budgetary provisions is unfeasible under its rigorous regulatory framework. NPA’s General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Co…
Abuja: The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has reported a revenue generation of N10.9 billion between January and April 2025. The Director-General of the MCO, Mr. Stephen Nkom, shared this information in a statement released by the Head of Press for the …
Katima Mulilo: Relegation-threatened Imore Football Club (FC) ended their six-game losing streak in the Zambezi Second Division Football League by securing a 1-0 victory over Rocano King Rangers. This crucial win moved Imore two points ahead of Sahara…
Lagos: The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Sen. Oluwole Fasuyi, has called on pension operators to enhance collaboration to improve contributor welfare. Fasuyi made this appeal during the inaugural leadership retr…
Moscow: The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov, has expressed the preparedness of Russia to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the C…
Abidjan: Coronation Group has reaffirmed its dedication to Africa’s transformation by committing to initiatives that support sustainable development and long-term prosperity across the continent. Mr. Wole Onasanya, Group Chief Executive Officer, annou…
Windhoek: National Council sessions resumed on Monday to consider several bills referred to it by the National Assembly, including the Appropriation Bill. Vice-chairperson of the National Council, Vicky Mbawo Kauma, said the house will also address th…
Ankara: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his expectation for Russia to implement a ceasefire, stating that he will personally wait for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Trkiye on May 15. Zelenskyy made this announcement via Tele…
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 out of a total of 1,955,069 candidates. This mea…
Kunene: Kunene Governor, Vipuakuje Muharukua, on Monday spearheaded a regional initiative to plant trees in tribute to Founding President Sam Nujoma. The event, which took place at the governor’s chambers and the Opuwo Town Council, brought together r…
Windhoek: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that planting trees in May might be established as a national tradition in Namibia. This initiative aims to promote peace, unity, and development, following the vision of the late Founding Presi…
Ankara: Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, defeating defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, this was after a goalless draw in reg…
Lagos: Dr Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian Mental Health Advocate based in the U.S., has joined the Collegiate Mental Health Advisory Board Committee under the Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health (OPCSMH). Ahmadu, who faced significant educati…
