TENNIS: Nigeria Records Impressive Win Over Burundi
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Team Nigeria has made a winning start to its campaign at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III in Botswana, defeating Burundi 2-1 in their opening tie to boost hopes of securing promotion to the World Group II. The…
ABU Research On Zeolite For Petroleum Industry Could Vave $300m Annually In Forex – VC
By Saidu Abubakar The PTDF-supported research carried out at Ahmadu Bello University on zeolite catalysts for the petroleum industry produced a patented indigenous technology with strong commercial potential, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu…
A Farewell To My Brother/Friend, Alhaji Kabir Umar
By Sani Mohammed Zaria (SWAN President, 1996-2002) The news of the passing of my dear friend and brother, Alhaji Kabir Umar, came as a painful shock. It is difficult to come to terms with the reality that a man of such courage, conviction, and integrity…
SWAN President Applauds Gov Uba Sani Over Progress At Ahmadu Bello Stadium Project
By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin has Applauded Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for the quality of work currently ongoing at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, describing…
Yobe Acting SSG Receives Academic Staff Welfare Report, Affirms Gov Buni’s Commitment To Staff Welfare
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has received the report of the Fact-Finding Committee constituted by Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, to review the welfare and remunerations of academic staff in selected state-owned universities…
Renaissance signs 16-year gas deal with Indorama to fuel fertiliser output
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited agreed to supply natural gas to Indorama Fertiliser FZE for 16 years, locking in feedstock for one of Nigeria’s largest fertiliser producers as the country pushes to expand domestic gas use. The Gas Sale…
My Condolence Visit To Family Of Late Ummulkhairi At Mararaban Jos – Solomon Dalung Esq
Yesterday, I paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Malama Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu, the innocent Islamic teacher whose life was brutally cut short by a mob in Mararaban Jos, Kaduna State. I spent time with her husband, Mallam Aliyu Muhammed,…
Akwa Ibom Flood: CHRAN Urges Government To Compensate Victims
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Forefront human rights organisation in Akwa Ibom State, the Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has called on the state government to take practical steps to address the plights of the current flood victims…
President Tinubu, Where Are The Subsidy Savings? A Contract Broken With Nigerians
By Aishatu Kabu So this week, we woke up to another disturbing news: WAEC examination fees increased by almost 100%. While government may call it “just an adjustment,” it makes common Nigerians like me ask: why do our leaders always fail on…
FCT FA 2026 League Kicks-Off July 13, Promises Top Notch Organisation
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA) has officially announced the commencement of the 2026 FCTFA League, with an exciting lineup of fixtures across the four groups. Secretary of the Association,…