Katherina Reiche on Friday called for the rapid construction of new gas-fired power plants in the country to support the country’s energy supply when renewable sources are unavailable. “We need flexible gas-fired power plants that can supply electricity when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. And we need them quickly,” Germany’s new…
Ukraine and its Western allies – among them the recently elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz – have proposed a 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, in what European leaders described as a united push to open the door to peace negotiations and end Moscow’s three-year-old war against its neighbour. “Ukraine and all allies are ready…
It is a date with another set of Lion Cubs on Monday afternoon and Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has assured that Nigeria’s U20 boys are focused and determined to achieve a win that will guarantee them a place at this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals. Unbeaten in their group B campaign, the Flying Eagles…
To avoid delays in events, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured all contingents to the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) of smooth transportation to event venues across the state. With more than five venues hosting various events during the NSF, the Governor emphasized that shuttle buses would be provided from the games village at…
Ogun State, the Gateway State, has signed up to be a strategic partner of the Nigeria Football Federation in delivering events, programmes and activities of the football-governing body, in a way that will strengthen the football economy as the country strives to create a vibrant sports economy to support the New Hope agenda of President…
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has disclosed that Nigeria’s senior female football team, the Super Falcons, will play the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in an international friendly match at the newly renovated MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on May 31st and June 3rd. The NFF boss also stated…
Inter Milan edged out Barcelona in a thrilling Champions League semi-final, winning 7-6 on aggregate after a 4-3 victory in the second leg. The match saw a record 13 goals, with both teams scoring three goals each in normal time, mirroring their 3-3 draw in the first leg. In the key moments,Raphinha scored in the…
Kenya’s Rising Stars are right in the firing line as seven-time champions and two-time runners-up Nigeria are determined to celebrate their 100th match of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations with a win in downtown Cairo on Wednesday evening. The clash, one of the closing games of group B of the ongoing CAF U20 Championship…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has granted an administrative bail to Martins Innocent Otse otherwise known as VeryDarkMan. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, for questioning over alleged financial crimes. Despite several invitations, Otse refused to appear before the Commission. VeryDarkMan, known for…
The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer delivers a stark yet compelling message: trust in Nigeria’s institutions – business, government, media, and NGOs – has increased to a Trust Index score of 65, up 4 points from the previous year. In an era of scepticism, this growth is a testament to the resilience of institutions. But this…
