By Felix Kuyinu The Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted financial autonomy to the local governments in the country in activities concerning federal government allocations, ruling against dependence on state governors. The court declared that the local governments’ dependence on governors to get funds after being disbursed by the federal government is a trample on […]
By Saheed Afolabi The World’s largest women’s marathon, the Nagoya Women’s Marathon, has opened race entry for Nigerian Women for its virtual online race. The largest women’s running festival in the world is to take place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, with over 20,000 participants, including 3,500 overseas entrants. The 42km race holds World […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria is set to partner Spain on the development of sports in the country and to ensure its huge economic potentials are utilized. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh stated it in his office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja when he received the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan […]
By Saheed Afolabi As the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasketball Championships ends in Kigali, Rwanda, the Federal Government has received and hosted the four time African Champions D’Tigress to a reception, shortly after their arrival in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar at the reception held at […]
By Ladapo Kolade For its titanic war against terrorists, President Muhammadu Buhari and the country’a defence forces received kudos from the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu made the remarks in his message to Nigerians on 62nd anniversary of independence. He said; “Today, let us thank President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration […]
