CAF updates AFCON 2025 records with Morocco as Champions
The Confederation of African Football has officially updated its records to name hosts Morocco as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Checks on CAF website by broadtvnews.com.ng on Monday show that Morocco are now listed as the winners of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025, with Senegal recorded as runners-up. Nigeria are […]
Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The President disclosed this during a meeting with governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-el-Fitr holidays after returning from his two-day state visit […]
EDOHERMA TAKES STAND AGAINST QUACKERY: APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR MEDICAL OUTREACHES
In a bold move to safeguard the health of Edo citizens, the Edo State Health Regulatory and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has warned organizers of medical outreaches to seek approval before hosting events. Dr. Adesuwa Uroghide, CEO of EDOHERMA, emphasized the importance of regulation during the inaugural medical outreach, held in partnership with the Edo State […]
2027 strategy: Makinde meets Kwankwaso as PDP reconciliation falters
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party governors – Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi) – met with the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Seriake Dickson and former Kano State Governor and 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential aspirant, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as reconciliation efforts between the governors and […]
WARD 8 APC ESAN CENTRAL LGA UNANIMOUSLY BACKS HON HARRISON UNUAGBON FOR COUNCILLORSHIP
In a resounding show of unity, the Ward 8 APC Esan Central LGA of Edo State has thrown its weight behind Hon. Harrison Unuagbon as their consensus candidate for the forthcoming local government election. A letter addressed to the APC Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, and signed by prominent leaders and ward executives, recommends […]
Sallah: Okpebholo calls for peace, unity
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid al-Adha to pray for the continued peace, security, and development of our state and country.” In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Friday, Okpebholo urged Muslims to reflect on the core lessons of the celebration, which […]
A’Ibom hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaians to officials
The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghanaian nationals rescued from human trafficking camps in the state to officials of their home country. A statement from the Government Press Unit on Friday said the victims, comprising 27 males and 17 females, were rescued from camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene […]
Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply […]
Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel
There are strong indications that Nigeria may experience higher petrol price as crude hit $114 per barrel, yesterday, following dangerous escalation in the United State and Israel war on Iran. Already, petrol is sold for between N1200 and N1400 per litre in parts of the country.The Middle East conflict escalated on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on […]
Maiduguri Bombings: Don’t wait for attacks, take war to them — Sultan tells military
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive strategy against terrorist groups in the wake of deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Abubakar made the appeal on Wednesday evening while declaring Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.The Sultan’s […]
