Eniola Bolaji Strikes Badminton Gold in Peru
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has clinched gold in the Women’s SL3 category at the 2026 Peru Para Badminton International. The world number two delivered a dominant performance, defeating Brazil’s Kauana Beckenkamp 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) in Sunday’s final to complete an unbeaten run through the tournament. Bolaji began her campaign with […]
Mgbuka FC Lift Game Changer Unity Cup Trophy in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Mgbuka FC of Apo have been crowned champions of the inaugural 2026 Game Changer Unity Cup after edging Tyre Plaza FC 1–0 in a keenly contested final in Abuja. The final, played on Sunday, at the “Stadium of Light” inside Covenant Garden Estate, Apo Dutse, attracted thousands of spectators from Apo and […]
NILDS, Federal University Lokoja Admit 66 PhD Students
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has matriculated 66 new doctoral students for the 2025/2026 academic session. With a strong warning that no student, regardless of status or influence, will receive preferential treatment in the pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy […]
Police Invite AIG Jimoh, VeryDarkMan Over Allegations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has invited Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh and social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for questioning over allegations made against the senior police officer. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Tuesday. He […]
Lawan, Yar’Adua Hail ₦264bn Military Welfare Boost
By Anayo Akwitti Senate leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. They described the ₦264 billion increase in the annual military wage bill as a major boost to troop morale. The Senate Committee on Defence Chairman, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and his counterpart on […]
Mogadishu Barracks Win Women’s Football Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship was officially declared open on Tuesday 4th of August 2026, with military authorities reaffirming their commitment to youth development through sports, even as Mogadishu Barracks emerged champions in the women’s football event after a dramatic day of competition. Representing the Chief of Defence Staff, General […]
Mandela House Triumphs At Maiden CSA Alumni Games
By Godstime Egelege-Idama Mandela House emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Capital Science Academy (CSA) Alumni Inter-House Sports, bringing an exciting two-day competition to a close in Abuja. The event, held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment Stadium in Asokoro from August 1 to 2, reunited alumni from more than 16 graduating sets in […]
Beirut Blast Families Demand Justice Six Years On
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Six years after the devastating Beirut port explosion that killed more than 220 people and injured thousands, families of the victims have renewed calls for justice, insisting that those responsible for the tragedy must be held accountable. Relatives gathered at the Beirut port on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the August […]
Niger State Pushes Exclusive Breastfeeding For Healthier Children
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Niger State Government has called on mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding as a vital step towards improving child health, boosting nutrition and reducing poverty. Speaking at the launch of activities marking the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week in Minna, the wife of the governor, Fatima Bago, described exclusive breastfeeding during the first […]
Osun Govt Faults Road Failure Claims, Blames Oyetola Administration
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Osun State Government has dismissed an advertorial alleging poor road construction under Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, describing the publication as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Bashiru Bello, said the failed road featured in the publication was not located in […]