Ondo Confirms 24 Deaths After Herbal Consumption
By Julian Osamoto The Ondo State Government has confirmed the deaths of 24 residents of Odigbo Local Government Area after they consumed a herbal liquid substance. Eight people died in Araromi Obu, while 16 others died in Odigbo town, with several others receiving treatment in hospitals. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, in Odigbo […]
Court Extends Order Restraining NMDPRA From Dangote Refinery
By Julian Osamoto The Federal High Court in Lagos, has extended an interim order restraining the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), from interfering with operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Akintayo Aluko extended the order on Wednesday, after NMDPRA and Dangote clashed over the regulator’s directive suspending propane loading and truck-out […]
PFAN backs Tinubu’s football reforms, demands players’ inclusion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has thrown its full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to overhaul Nigerian football, while calling for players and other key stakeholders to be given a central role in the reform process. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, PFAN President Tijani […]
Chanchaga Chairman Sponsors Two Abu Dhabi players To Dubai
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Executive Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, Hon. Dr. Mustapha Mohammed Jibril Alheri, has sponsored two promising players of the Abu Dhabi Football Academy, formerly known as John Utaka Football Academy (JUFA), to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of his commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports […]
NILDS to launch French Club to sustain staff language skills
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is to establish a French Club to help staff sustain the language skills they acquired during a three-month training programme. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, announced the initiative at the closing ceremony of the first phase of the programme in Abuja. He explained […]
Tunji-Ojo Assures Nigerians in UK of No Extra Passport Charges
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has assured Nigerians in the United Kingdom that the ongoing special passport intervention exercise will not attract any charges beyond the official fees. A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Alao Babatunde disclosed that the Minister said the intervention was introduced to ease the […]
Jay 1 FC, Bwari Area Council Crowned FCT League Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Jay 1 FC of Kubwa and Bwari Area Council have emerged champions of the 2026 FCT Football Association League after winning the men’s and women’s finals respectively in Abuja. Jay 1 FC edged Basic FC Jabi 1–0 in the men’s final, with Miracle converting from the penalty spot to seal the title […]
Yellow Greens Seal Second ICC U19 World Cup Ticket
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have secured qualification for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup for the second time after edging Zimbabwe by four runs in a thrilling final of the Africa Qualifier Division 1 in Tanzania. Defending a modest target of 99, Nigeria bowled Zimbabwe out for 94 in 19.5 […]
Community Leaders Commend DSS Over Arrest Alleged Arms Kingpin
By Sulyman Gobir Community leaders in Katsina and Nasarawa States have commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting an alleged arms trafficking kingpin and disrupting a suspected network supplying ammunition to terrorists across parts of northern Nigeria. The suspected kingpin, identified as 28-year-old Mubarak, was reportedly arrested on Tuesday by DSS operatives at […]
Nigeria Set to Host 27 Nations at Lagos Badminton Classics
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria is set to host the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics, with 166 players from 27 countries expected to compete in the four-day tournament. President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, said the country is fully prepared for the championship, scheduled for August 26 2026, at the National stadium […]