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A major achievement for Nigeria happened at the weekend at the STEPHEN KESHI Stadium, Asaba, the venue of the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games, where a 14-year-old athlete, ODDO MELVIN set a new world record in the boys’ long jump event.His 7.13m jump in the boys’ long jump not only fetched him a gold medal, but it currently stands as the new record in the Boys’ U-14 category globally. Before the feat, the existing world record for boys’ U-14 was 6.25m....

On September 15th, Abuja's Velodrome hosted SuperFight 03, a mesmerizing showcase of Dambe, Nigeria’s traditional martial art, that captivated the city and drew spectators from across the nation. The event, which saw the venue filled to capacity with both tourists and locals, celebrated Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage with a series of electrifying matches.The action-packed evening saw six fighters earn their spots in the upcoming Dambe Warriors League Season 04, wh...

In celebration of Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has conveyed warm greetings to the Muslim community.In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun highlighted that this significant occasion serves as a reminder of the core values of love, compassion, and tolerance, which are vital for maintaining harmony in Nigeria’s diverse society.The Governor expressed ...

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced an extension for party primaries in preparation for the upcoming Local Government elections, in response to the public holiday declared for Monday, 16th September 2024.In a statement issued by Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, Chairman of...

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has commenced the distribution of 1,000 conversion kits across some states in the federation to minimise the impact of the fuel subsidy removal.The conversion kits are designed to enable vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, a cleaner and more affordable alternative to petrol.The Programme Director of the initiative, MICHEAL OLUWAGBEMI said the move will bring down transportation costs and the initiative will gener...

The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court on Monday as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine if – or how — a popular social media platform used by nearly half of all Americans will continue to operate in the country.Attorneys for the two sides will appear before a panel of judges at the federal appeals court in Washington. TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, are challenging a U.S. law that require...

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have sued President BOLA TINUBU over his failure to reverse the increase in the pump price of petrol....

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing.The company confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery in United States Dollars for the September 2024 PMS offtake.The state-owned company stressed that the Dangote Refinery Petrol gantry was bought at N898.78 per liter. Consequently, the estimated cost price of p...

Mexico's judicial reform overhauling the country's courts, which will allow voters to elect judges, officially took effect on Sunday after the text of the constitutional changes was published in the government gazette.The reforms mark a major legislative victory in President ANDRES MANUEL LOPEZ OBRADOR's final weeks in office.The reform was championed by LOPEZ OBRADOR, and approved by his allies in Congress and a majority of state legislatures earlier this month....