Ijebu ode: President Bola Tinubu has attributed his ascent to the presidency to the blessings of the late Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as well as the support of the Nigerian people. Tinubu made these remarks on Sunday during the eight-day Fidau prayer held in honor of the late monarch at Dipo Dina Stadium […]
Month: July 2025
Teaching Profession: Beyond Last Option for Candidates
Abuja: Ms Owoade Mariam, who scored 278 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), chose to study an education course. Her decision elicited dispiriting reactions from some individuals. Remarks like, ‘Why would someone so intelligent waste a score like that on Education?’ and ‘You should be studying Medicine; you deserve better,’ highlighted a pervasive […]
The Unseen Battle Against Childhood Cancer in Nigeria
Abuja: Childhood cancer, a group of cancers ranging from leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors to lymphomas and solid tumors, affects children from birth to 14 years and teenagers from 15 to 19 years. According to News Agency of Nigeria, cancer is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, with an estimated 400,000 […]
Handball Federation Announces 2025 National Division One League in Umuahia
Abuja: The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has confirmed that the 2025 National Division One League will take place in Umuahia, Abia, from August 1 to 18. This league serves as a promotional platform for teams aspiring to reach the top-tier handball league in the country. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Secretary-General of […]
31 Nations Gather in Abuja for African Karate Championship
Abuja: No fewer than 1,000 athletes have arrived in Abuja for the 2025 African Karate Championship scheduled to hold between July 21 and July 28. Silas Agara, President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday that 31 countries, alongside host Nigeria, would compete in four categories of the sport. […]