Abuja: The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has dismissed claims by a group of retired military personnel under the Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) alleging non-payment of gratuity and Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the MPB, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Sqn. Ldr. Ahmed Mohammed, described the […]
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Teenage Athlete Oladele Emerges Winner of 2025 Abuja Bikers’ Race
Abuja: Ace teenage athlete Ogurinde Oladele has emerged winner of the 2025 edition of the Abuja Bikers Race. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the teenage cyclist finished first at the fourth edition of the tournament held in Kubwa over the weekend. In an electrifying display of speed and skill, Oladele, who also won the […]
Lagos Reaffirms Financial Empowerment for Women and Youths
Lagos: The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has reaffirmed its commitment to financially empower women via various programmes. Mrs. Bolaji Dada, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this known at the Life Skill Economic Empowerment Programme (LEEP) closing ceremony in Agbowa/Ikosi. According to News Agency […]
Editors Condemn Closure of Badeggi Radio Station in Niger
Abuja: The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger. The apex body of editors in Nigeria stated that the governor’s action was an attack on press freedom and democracy. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the statement released in Abuja […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Secure Final Spot with Victory Over Senegal
Abidjan: Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Saturday advanced to the final after defeating Senegal 75-68 in a heated Afrobasket 2025 semi-final in C´te d’Ivoire. According to News Agency of Nigeria, it was a keenly contested encounter, with 11-time champions Senegal chasing a record-extending 12th continental title. Nigeria, already on a four-title winning streak, […]