Commonwealth Games: Nigeria shines As Africa’s Best in Glasgow
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria finished as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing seventh overall among 72 participating countries with an impressive haul of 24 medals comprising 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze. Team Nigeria was the only African country to secure a place in the top 10 of the final […]
Miracle Ezechukwu, Jessica Oji lead Nigeria to World U-20 Championships in Oregon
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s next generation of athletics talents will be aiming for global glory as Team Nigeria heads to Oregon, United States, for the 2026 World Athletics U-20 Championships scheduled to hold from August 5 to 9. Fresh from competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, sprint sensation Miracle Ezechukwu and Commonwealth silver medallist […]
Volleyball: Jaiyeola Named Customs Vice-Captain For League Finale
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Abdulquadri Jaiyeola as the alternate captain of its men’s volleyball team ahead of the second phase of the 2026 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Sports, Samuel Onikeku, who described […]
Squash Premier League Targets Street Children, Attracts Over 100 Athletes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The founder of the Squash Premier League and Beacon of Positivity Foundation (BOPF), Coach T. Connor Tuodolo, says the competition was established to take children off the streets, empower them with life skills and create opportunities that will shape them into responsible citizens. Tuodolo stated this on Monday at the opening of […]
Wike Targets Apo Relocation, Okada Ban Before Year-End
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the relocation of traders from the Apo Mechanic Village to the newly developed Wasa District will be completed before the end of 2026, as the administration moves to strengthen urban planning and security in Abuja. Speaking during a media parley […]
Capacity Training To Strengthen Social Protection – ILO, FG
By Chinedu Echianu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Federal Government have emphasised the need to strengthen the capacity of policymakers and implementers to ensure the development and effective delivery of inclusive and sustainable social protection policies in Nigeria. The call was made at the opening of a five-day Transform Leadership and Capacity Building […]
NLC: Illicit Financial Flows, Kleptocracy Threaten Social Protection in Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns that illicit financial flows and kleptocracy are weakening Nigeria’s ability to finance and implement effective social protection programmes across the country. The warning was issued at the opening of the second phase of a five-day Transform Leadership and Capacity Building Training on social protection […]
Ojez Celebrates Heroics of Team Nigeria Swimmers in Glasgow
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Sports philanthropist and South-East representative on the board of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Joseph Odobeatu, popularly known as Ojez, has joined the President of the federation, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, in welcoming Team Nigeria’s swimmers home following their impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. In line with the […]
Nigeria Set for U-18 Africa Hockey 5s Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s male and female teams will compete at the 2026 Under-18 Africa Hockey 5s Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6 to 8, with a place at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup at stake. The Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) has confirmed that Team Nigeria will be represented by a 26-member contingent comprising […]
Nigeria Names 12 Coaches For FIVB Level 1 Course
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has selected 12 coaches to represent the country at the FIVB Level I Coaching Certification Course scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana, from August 3 to 8, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of volleyball coaches across the country. The delegation comprises national […]