Lagos: Honoka Hashimoto triumphed over defending champion Sreeja Akula on Saturday, capturing gold in the women’s singles final at the WTT Contender Championships held at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the eagerly awaited women’s singles final showcased an intense battle between Japan’s Hashimoto and India’s Akula […]
Month: July 2025
Educationist Urges Immediate Action on Nigeria’s Out-of-School Children
Abuja: Pastor Olajumoke Raji, Head Teacher of Pesach International Academy, Kubwa, Abuja, has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to address the growing issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Raji made the call during the school’s 2025 Nursery Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, held on Saturday at the school’s premises. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Agitation for Kainji and Gobir States Discussed at Sokoto Constitutional Review
Sokoto: The demand for the creation of two additional states, Kainji and Gobir, dominated discussions during the North-West, Centre B public hearing on the constitutional review held on Saturday in Sokoto. The proposed Kainji State would be carved from parts of Kebbi and Niger, while Gobir State is being proposed from the eastern part of […]
Wike Reels Out Contributions to Development of UNIPORT and State University
Port harcourt: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has outlined his contributions to the development of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State University, and the legal profession. During UNIPORT’s 35th Combined Convocation and 50th Anniversary, Wike emphasized the pivotal role the university played in shaping his socio-economic and […]
ActionAid Urges Government to Deliver on Rural Development Promises
Abuja: The Board of Directors of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged governments at all levels to uphold their election promises by delivering essential infrastructure and sustainable livelihood support to rural communities. The appeal was made by Ms Rabi Isma, Chairperson of the AAN Board, during a working visit to Tungan Ashere Community on Saturday in […]