Author: Joy Ananias

Toyin Abraham, Nollywood star who is known for her lively personality and strong bond with fans,. Has once again captured hearts with her recent reaction on social media. The actress often humorously refers to herself as “Oversabi Aunty”. Displayed great excitement as she celebrated the joyful news of Priscilla Mkambala welcoming her baby boy with her husband Juma Jux. Sharing a warm and affectionate post, Toyin Abraham radiated happiness while showering praises and playful remarks in her usual dramatic fashion. The actress, known for her witty expressions and vibrant storytelling, turned what could have been a simple congratulatory note into…

D’Tigers, Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team are set to return home today, Monday, August 25. Following their participation in the 31st FIBA AfroBasket Championship held in Angola from August 12 to 24. The team’s journey came to an end in the quarter-finals, where they suffered a 91-75 loss to continental rivals Senegal. Although they were eliminated last Wednesday, the squad remained in Angola because their tickets were scheduled for departure on Monday. According to reports, some senior players appealed to the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for earlier flights. The requests were declined. As a result, a few players, including NBA…

The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward strengthening sports by partnering with National Basketball Association NBA Nigeria. This collaboration is designed to nurture grassroots talent, expand basketball infrastructure, and create new opportunities for young athletes across the state. During a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina. The NBA Nigeria team unveiled their plans for the strategic growth of basketball in Lagos. The high-powered delegation featured former Nigerian-American basketball player. Also current ESPN analyst, Chiney Ogwumike, who joined other officials in discussing long-term developmental initiatives. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the meeting as highly impactful. He…

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi has reaffirmed its commitment to affordable healthcare by announcing that 897 patients have so far benefited from the federal government’s subsidised kidney dialysis programme. Each session is offered at the approved rate of ₦12,000, a significant reduction from the previous average cost of ₦50,000. Usman Koli, Head of Public Relations and Protocol at ATBUTH, explained in a statement that the hospital began implementing the initiative on January 8, 2025. He clarified that its omission from the official list of facilities earlier mentioned was an oversight. According to him, ATBUTH ensures that…

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a global powerhouse in aircraft leasing and asset management, has finalized the lease of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets to Cally Air, the state-owned airline of Cross River State, Nigeria. The aircraft, with Manufacturer Serial Numbers 19004 and 19009, were recently acquired from Regional One before being placed with Cally Air through a finance lease. This move marks a significant step in expanding AFG’s presence in Africa while strengthening Cally Air’s fleet growth strategy. Only a few weeks earlier, the Cross River State government had announced the purchase of the same CRJ1000 jets. Shortly after, the…

Nigerian 400m hurdles sensation Ezekiel Nathaniel has once again raised the bar, breaking his own national record with a spectacular performance at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland. The 22-year-old clocked an impressive 47.31 seconds, lowering his national mark for the fifth time this season and securing second place behind Olympic champion Karsten Warholm, who ran a world-leading 46.28s. Nathaniel’s stunning time now ranks him fifth in the world this year, further establishing him as one of the sport’s brightest young stars. Despite arriving in Europe just two days before the race and battling illness, he delivered a breakthrough run…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has authorized the release of N10 billion to settle long-standing pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. The announcement came on Tuesday during a meeting with the Pension Board. This meeting was led by its Chairman, Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, alongside the State Chairman of the Association of Contributory Retirees, Anthony Osanekwu. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori explained that the meeting was convened to address pressing concerns about retirees’ welfare. These issues included the backlog of pension payments and challenges linked to migration under the contributory pension scheme. He disclosed that since assuming office, his administration had…

AC Milan have been dealt an early setback ahead of their new Serie A campaign, as star winger Rafael Leao will miss the opening clash against Cremonese. The Portuguese forward picked up a right calf strain during the Rossoneri’s 2-0 Coppa Italia victory over Bari on Sunday. Leao had given Milan the perfect start at San Siro by scoring the opening goal in the 14th minute. However, his joy was short-lived as he signaled discomfort and left the pitch shortly afterward. Following medical examinations, Milan confirmed that the 25-year-old suffered a calf injury and will be sidelined for their weekend…

Ellah Lakes Plc has unveiled bold expansion plans for 2026, targeting the cultivation of 1,500 hectares of oil palm as part of its long-term strategy to increase earnings and foster sustainable growth. Chief Executive Officer, Chuka Mordi, explained that the expansion would also feature the installation of a Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) mill and the allocation of 100 hectares to livestock farming. According to him, these projects aim to bring all company-owned land in Iguelaba into full production while ensuring maximum utilisation of its crude palm oil mill. Mordi noted that Ellah Lakes is already building a strong base of…

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