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Messi reaches historic 400 career assists milestone

09.11.2025

Argentine forward Lionel Messi has added yet another remarkable achievement to his legendary career on Saturday, after reaching 400 assists in professional football, a feat unmatched in the modern game. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on Sunday, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner recorded the landmark assist during Inter Miami’s 4-0 thrashing against Nashville SC on...

Outstanding Athletes Receive N20m Awards

09.11.2025

The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative (IMI) has reaffirmed the transformative impact of the Ikogosi 17.5KM Race on sports development, tourism, and youth engagement in Ekiti State, as the second edition concluded with ₦20 million awarded to outstanding athletes. The race, which started in Ilawe-Ekiti and ended at the iconic Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, drew thousands of...

Netherlands Diplomat Applauds ABUAD On Infrastructure, Academic Innovations

09.11.2025

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Mr. Michel Deelen, has commended Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) for its comprehensive infrastructure and academic innovations. Deelen, who visited ABUAD described the institution as “a model of educational excellence and technological advancement comparable to top American universities.” He highlighted the university’s self-sufficiency, high-tech facilities,...

Emir Of Ilorin Praised For Exemplary Leadership

09.11.2025

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has been lauded for his exceptional leadership, which has transformed the ancient city of Ilorin, renowned as a modicum of peace and scholarship into a vibrant cosmopolitan city. The commendation came from Dr. Kamoru Yusuf, a prominent industrialist and...

AMCON Hands Over Tinapa Resort Back To C’River Govt

09.11.2025

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has officially returned the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the Cross River State government, nearly 14 years after acquiring it in 2011. Under an agreement between AMCON and the state government, the corporation had purchased Tinapa’s debt of about ₦18.5 billion, intending to provide ₦26 billion for its...

Kebbi Deputy Speaker Regains Freedom After Kidnapping

09.11.2025

The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo, who was kidnapped on October 31, 2025, has regained his freedom. He was reunited with his family on Saturday after receiving treatment at a medical facility. In a statement, the Kebbi State Police Command commended the courage, resilience, and dedication of the...

S’South Men Pledge To Promote Gender Equity, Combat GBV

09.11.2025

Stakeholders from Nigeria’s South South region have agreed on the urgent need to embrace gender equity and equality, emphasizing that societal disparities against women must end. The agreement came during a “Train the Trainers” workshop held in Warri, Delta State, organized by Value Rebirth & Empowerment Initiatives with support from the Ford Foundation. The workshop...

Premarital S3x Key to Compatibility – Sarah Martins

09.11.2025

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has rejected the traditional expectation that couples need to abstain from s3x until marriage. In an Instagram video, Martins challenged a popular pastoral analogy that compares men who seek premarital s3x to bicycles while advising women to wait for a Bentley, representing true commitment. Dismissing the claim, she defined s3xual compatibility...

Portable Goes Back To School

09.11.2025

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has announced plans to further his education. Despite already holding an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from Kwara State Polytechnic, the “Zazu” singer said additional knowledge is essential to navigating the complex business side of the music industry. READ ALSO: According to him, his decision to go back...

Korea Vows Stronger Partnership As Nigeria-Korea Celebrate 45 Years Of Diplomatic Ties

09.11.2025

The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with Nigeria across key sectors, including trade, technology, culture, and education. Mr. Tak Namgung, Charge d’Affaires of Korea to Nigeria, made the pledge during the 2025 Republic of Korea National Day celebration in Abuja, attended by Nigerian officials, diplomats, and citizens. Reflecting on Korea’s...