Adedamola Ogunbewon

2 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

Former Nigerian senator and minister of education, Professor Jibril Aminu, has died at the age of 85. He died on Wednesday in Abuja after a long illness. Professor Aminu, a distinguished diplomat, cardiologist, and statesman served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States from 1999 to 2003. He was also a senator, representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District from 2003 to 2011. He is survived by two wives and nine children. Details shortly…

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

The Super Eagles defeated Jamaica on penalties in the final of the Unity Cup on Saturday, May 31. Nigeria took the lead twice with goals from Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze but Jamaica equalised twice and the game ended 2-2 in regulation time. After 90 minutes the game went straight to penalties with Nigeria scoring all their penalties and Goalkeeper Nwabali saving one of Jamaica’s penalty. The penalty shootout ended 5-4 with debutant Christantus Uche scoring the final penalty.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has virtually commissioned projects at the venue of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The inauguration was live-streamed on the Aso Rock Villa YouTube account. The commissioning of the completed section of Phase I, Section I (30km) of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and other projects, held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at KM 8, Jakande Estate axis in Lagos State. Here are the projects listed below:1. Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Shagamu–Ibadan section) – 166.8km2.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has made four changes to his starting line-up for the Unity Cup final clash against the Reggae Boys of Jamaica. Werder Bremen full-back Felix Agu, Brentford centre-back Benjamin Frederick, Moses Simon, and Nathan Tella have all been given starting spots for the game.

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Adedamola Ogunbewon

President Bola Tinubu will today inaugurate the completed portion of the Phase One, Section One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The inauguration will be live-streamed on the Aso Rock Villa YouTube account. A statement on the official account of the President (@officialABAT) reads: “In a few minutes, I will be commissioning the completed first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway, a critical artery for trade, tourism, and national integration.