The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government as well as the governments of Akwa Ibom, Edo and Lagos States for their immense contributions to the Super Eagles’ qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Cameroon. Success in the qualifying... Read more
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says two armoured helicopters worth over $10 Million that the State government gave to the Nigerian Airforce to fight crude oil theft and sea piracy in the State have been diverted to fight Boko Haram. The governor has meanwhile warned that the... Read more
Three –time champions Nigeria soared high in concluding their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with a commanding 3-0 defeat of the Crocodiles of Lesotho at an upgraded and effervescent Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr rested first choice goalie Maduka Okoye and started Tyronne... Read more
The Governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello on Saturday, 27th March joined the Nigeria Football Federation in the commemoration of the International Women’s Month 2021 in Abuja, to canvass support for gender equality and women’s empowerment through football in the country. Governor Bello, who was Special Guest of... Read more
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has confirmed taking the COVID-19 vaccination and dispelled insinuation that he refused to take the vaccine. He said ahead of resumption of international flights at the Port Harcourt Airport, the State government will dissolve the tribunal set up to prosecute violators of... Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described Grammy award winning Afrobeat artist, Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, as pride of the State. Governor Wike made this assertion when Burna Boy, his parents and management team paid him a courtesy call at the Government House, Port Harcourt on... Read more
Nigeria will be one of the participating teams at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon – but that ticket was secured three hours before a 1-0 win over Benin Republic in Porto Novo sealed a double over the Beninoise and ended an 8-year unbeaten run for the... Read more
Grammy Award winner, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy , has been conferred with one of the highest honour in Rivers State by Governor Nyeson Ezenwo Wike. The award known as ‘‘Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State, DSSRS,” is the second highest distinction in Rivers State Order and ... Read more
The Super Eagles returned to Lagos from Benin Republic on Sunday afternoon, savouring the victory over the Squirrels that shot them to an unassailable 11 points in their 2021 AFCON qualifying group and looking forward to a colourful houseparty against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium,... Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says his administration, having created conducive investment climate in the State, will continue to partner investors who are taking advantage of the available opportunities. Governor Wike gave the assurance when he formally opened the Abuja Furniture Production (AFP) Showroom in Port Harcourt on... Read more
