Update: TUC Pickets Abuja Continental Hotel Over Alleged Labour Rights Violations
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday picketed the Abuja Continental Hotel over alleged unfair labour practices, including what the union described as the denial of workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. Speaking at the entrance of the hotel, TUC General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, said the union […]
Akpabio Thanks Tinubu for Approving Akwa Ibom University Bill
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has thanked President Bola Tinubu, for giving his approval, for the Bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, in Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He also lauded Governor Umo Eno, for promptly releasing the Obio Akpa campus of […]
Northern Senators Demand Urgent Action on State Police
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government and state governments to fast-track the establishment and implementation of State Police, saying the time for decentralised policing is now. The senators made the call on Friday while condemning recent terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto states that reportedly claimed the lives […]
Nigeria Invites 22 Players for Volleyball Championship Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 22 players to camp ahead of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunis, Tunisia. The continental championship, initially scheduled for the Democratic Republic of Congo, will now take place in Tunisia from September 13 to 27. Four foreign-based players Arinze Nwachukwu, Vincent Mathias, […]
FCT FA Backs Grassroots Football for Female Talent Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Board Member and Chairman of the Women’s Football Committee of the FCT Football Association (FCT FA), Dr Pat Ajuma Ayegba, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to grassroots football as a pathway for identifying, nurturing and developing the next generation of female football stars. Ayegba stated this on Friday at the opening […]
Nigeria Reach African Beach Volleyball Championship Semifinal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria have secured a place in the wfomen’s semifinal of the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, after a hard-fought victory over hosts Egypt. The Nigerian pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa defeated Egypt’s Dina/Yakki 2-1 (21-17, 15-21, 15-11) in a thrilling quarterfinal encounter on Friday. Mbah and Bawa […]
FCT FA Backs Grassroots Growth With Women’s Football Tourney
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots development as the second edition of the FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Council Football Tournament got underway in Abuja. FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mohammed, said the competition is designed to discover, nurture and promote young female football talents across […]
Nigeria Unveils Final Squad for African Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has unveiled its final 12-player squad for the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take place in Kenya from August 23 to September 5. Captain Ijeoma Ukpabi will lead the Nigerian charge, with Maryam Ibrahim, Deborah Chukwu and Mmesoma Okekearu completing the outside hitter options. The middle blocker […]
UK Issues Fresh Travel Warning for 11 Nigerian States
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The United Kingdom has advised its citizens against all travel to parts of 11 Nigerian states, including Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe, citing security concerns. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the updated travel advisory on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The FCDO advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa […]
Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Rising Farmer Abductions
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has raised concerns over the increasing attacks and abductions targeting farmers and other residents across the South-West. The organisation made the disclosure in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Afenifere said several attacks and abductions occur across […]