Author: Mujeedat

Former Nigerian female sprint sensation Favour Ofili has officially confirmed her switch to Turkey. In a statement shared on her X handle @FavOfili, the 21-year-old 200m runner revealed that she has “started a new chapter representing Turkey,” while expressing gratitude for her years competing for Nigeria. “Having won six gold medals, two silvers, and two bronze medals in championship meets and becoming a 200m finalist, I have also experienced the biggest disappointment from AFN and the NOC towards me,” she wrote. “Negligence towards me in Olympic (Tokyo/Paris).” “I have made this decision…while that means sitting out this year’s World Championship…

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has announces a revenue collection of N3,682,496,530,576.48 for the first half of the year which is 11.85% higher than the N390,197,847,119.32 projected revenue for the period. According to the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada who disclosed this in a press release, this reflects the Service’s strengthened capacity in revenue mobilisation and in practical terms, it signifies that within six months, the NCS has already achieved 55.93% of its annual revenue target. During the Service’s 63rd regular meeting held on 2nd September 2025 and chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…

Victorious members of Team Nigeria to the World Youth Scrabble Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are due in Abuja on Wednesday. The team of four players and one official is expected to touch down in the nation’s capital by 12.05pm aboard Ethiopian Airlines. Team Nigeria through Sophia Ebube Ekeruche, won the Best Female crown at the World Youth Scrabble Championships, the first time a wordsmith from the continent is achieving such a feat. Only last month, Sophia Ebube Ekeruche, made history by winning the U-15 category at the African Youth Scrabble Championships in Kenya, the first female to do so…

The government of Indonesia has approved maritime training scholarships worth $1.3m USD to the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) for training of 96 persons. Secretary General of MOWCA, Dr. Paul Adalikwu who confirmed this after signing an agreement with the Indonesian authorities for the training said seafarers from West and Central Africa would be availed the opportunity in two seperate programmes. He added that the slots for the training is to be distributed among member states of the organisation. Giving a breakdown of the programmes, Dr Adalikwu said one of the courses is a Training of Trainers…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, urged the Brazilian business community to seize the vast investment opportunities available in the state and maintained that Delta is strategically positioned to become a hub for trade, agriculture, energy, and industrial development in Nigeria and West Africa. The Governor made the call while delivering his remarks at the “Delta State-Focused Business and Investment Roundtable” in São Paulo, where he highlighted the state’s natural endowments, strategic location, and ongoing reforms aimed at creating a friendly environment for investors. Oborevwori noted the strong ties between Nigeria and Brazil, citing similarities in population size, agricultural potential, cultural…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has commended Dr Paul Adalikwu, Secretary of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) for his contribution in mobilising support for Nigeria’s bid to clinch a Category C seat on the council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) The Minister who stated this on Friday during a visit to the MOWCA headquarters in Abidjan said Nigeria is ever willing to fulfill it’s obligations in support of the organisation Oyetola who was represented by Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said Nigeria has…

Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu has announced a collection of ₦161,258,483,474.63 within three weeks Comptroller Olomu who stated this following series of intense stakeholders engagement championed by the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, said there are prospects of improvement in the B’Odogwu system While commending stakeholders for their patience and understanding with the NCS particular those in Apapa Command, the Area Controller disclosed that between August 1 and 22, 2025 the command collected ₦161, 258,483,474.63( one hundred and sixty one billion, four hundred and eighty three thousand, seven hundred and seventy four naira, sixty three…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Deltans on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the creation of Delta State, assuring them of better days ahead under his administration. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Delta’s 34 years of statehood as a journey of resilience, unity, and steady progress despite daunting challenges. Oborevwori commended past leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders, and citizens for their contributions to the growth and development of the state, noting that their sacrifices had kept Delta united and on the path of…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, urged the Federal Government to revive the Warri, Koko, Sapele, and Burutu ports and reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Government at the centre in that regard. The governor, who spoke when he received on a courtesy visit, the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) led by its Chairman, Prince Senator Adedayo Adeleye, said the revival of the seaports will unlock the full economic potentials of Delta as Nigeria’s maritime hub. He insisted that the revitalization of the ports would create jobs, attract investments, and boost national revenue, saying;…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has restated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance as he commended the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, for empowering 500 beneficiaries under the FOOSTODEY Empowerment Scheme. Governor Oborevwori, represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo, spoke at Oginibo, Ughelli South Local Government Area, during the disbursement exercise where 300 women entrepreneurs and 200 elderly persons received financial support. He praised Izeze’s consistency in uplifting his people through grassroots empowerment, assuring that his administration would continue to sustain and expand programmes targeted at improving the welfare of Deltans.…