The Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 137–131 in overtime, led by Stephen Curry’s 42 points, including a game-tying three-pointer, while Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 50 points for Denver. In a double-overtime thriller, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 141–135 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-best 55 points. Both victories mark 2–0 starts […]
The block of Southeast Asian nations will host world leaders at a summit this weekend that will run alongside pivotal trade talks between the United States and China and serve as the first stop for U.S. President Donald Trump’s swing through Asia. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will press for trade multilateralism and deeper […]
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is appealing to young people to turn out in large numbers for this weekend’s presidential election, saying he remains the candidate most committed to their welfare. The 83-year-old leader is seeking another term in Saturday’s vote in a nation of over 32 million people. The election, however, comes amid political […]
The Yemoja worshippers in Ibadan, in conjunction with the Oyo state ministry of culture and tourism, held a press conference amidst the 2025 Iyemoja Festival. The event was organized to sensitize the media, cultural stakeholders, and partners on the vision and activities lined up for this year’s edition.
A bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Establishment Act, 2004, to confer institutional independence on the anti-corruption agency has scaled second reading at the House of Representatives. This followed the consideration of a bill sponsored by Plateau State lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi during plenary. Among other provisions, the bill seeks to […]
The Senate Committee on Communications has successfully concluded the screening of nominees for appointment to the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by Chairman-Designate, Idris Olorunnimbe. During his screening, Olorunnimbe emphasized his commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He also promised a regulatory environment that deepens broadband penetration, strengthens […]
The Minister of Education, Doctor Tunji Alausa, has announced the Federal Government’s commitment to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a pathway for youth empowerment and job creation. Doctor Alausa made this statement during a visit to selected TVET partner centers in Abuja, revealing that over one point three million applications were received […]
The Federal Government has said it will invest two hundred and twenty million dollars in the next phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, a youth employment scheme designed to connect graduates with structured work placements, mentorship, and sector-based training opportunities. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during the formal flag-off of the scheme at […]
Nigeria’s women’s national rugby league team, the Green Falcons, marked their first-ever appearance at the Women’s Rugby League World Series with a commanding 10-0 victory over Ireland in the semi-final clash held in Canada. The Falcons announced their arrival on the global stage in as Fedelia Omoghan opened the scoring with Nigeria’s first try of […]
United States President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week, with all eyes on an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy. Trump said he was making a big trip to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, his first visit to […]