The world football governing body, FIFA, has signed a partnership agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF) to tackle social challenges. HWCF is a global networking foundation that brings together nearly 70 grassroot organisations that are using football to tackle homelessness and social isolation around the world. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for…
D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, has made history today, Sunday, 4th August 2024, by reaching the first-ever Olympics quarterfinals. D’Tigress defeated Canada 79-70 in their 3rd group stage match to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. It was a scintillating performance from D’Tigress, especially for Ezinne Kalu, who emerged as the…
From Left: Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Chairman of Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; Executive Director of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede; Incoming Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu and Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani at the Workshop. OPINION By Olufemi…
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the nation for the ongoing #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. Below is the full speech: 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who…
A prominent Nigerian journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has posted an aerial video that shows a large crowd protesting on a busy street to depict the ongoing August nationwide protest in Niger State, Nigeria. According to FactCheckHub, the video, shared on Instagram on 1st August 2024, has an inscription that read thus: “Niger Today. Niger…
