PMAN Concert Set to Unite Abuja Music Community
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), FCT Chapter, is set to host the maiden edition of the PMAN Hangout/Concert, bringing together musicians, creatives, industry stakeholders and music lovers for an evening of entertainment, networking and celebration. The event has the theme “Ball on a Budget.” and admission is free. The […]
Whistleblower Protection: NLC Rejects Criminalisation of Dissent
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for comprehensive legislation to protect whistleblowers in Nigeria, insisting that workers and citizens must be able to expose corruption without fear of retaliation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in Abuja in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Assistant General Secretary of […]
EFCC Recovers N115bn in Outstanding NDDC Levies
By Anayo Akwitti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which is investigating findings from the […]
Northern Senators Forum Calls for Urgent Action on Niger Flooding
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal and Niger State Governments to take urgent measures to address the recent flooding in Minna, Shiroro and other affected communities in Niger State. The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, sympathised with families who lost loved ones, homes, […]
Eniola Bolaji Remains in Peru for Para-Badminton Training Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Paralympic Games bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji will remain in Peru until August 15 to participate in a high-level para badminton training camp, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has disclosed. Bolaji secured the women’s singles title at the Peru Para Badminton International 2026 on Sunday, August 9, defeating Brazil’s […]
Nigeria U18 Beach Volleyball Team Storms Into Semifinals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U18 women’s beach volleyball team have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal. The Nigerian girls maintained their unbeaten run with a convincing 2–0 victory over Mozambique, winning 21–15, 21–17 on Wednesday. Coach John Iwerima praised the team’s tactical discipline, saying […]
CDS Barracks Championship Reaches Final Stage
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for an exciting finish to the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship as teams booked their places in the semi-finals and finals across football, basketball and volleyball after an action-packed third day of competition on Wednesday. In the men’s football event, Mogadishu Cantonment […]
Customs Backs New Volleyball Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service has thrown its weight behind the appointment of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation’s new Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi, expressing confidence that the experienced coach will usher in a new era for the sport in the country. Head of Sports at the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, gave the assurance […]
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Depends on US – Iran
By Zainab Bakare Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz now depends on the United States ending what it describes as a naval blockade and other hostile actions against Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran and neighbouring Oman have agreed on a shipping route through the strategic waterway and are finalising plans for […]
Tinubu Applauds Rescue of 308 Kidnap Victims
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as the largest single-day rescue carried out by Nigeria’s security agencies. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the victims were rescued during a joint intelligence-led operation involving […]