Abuja Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8 With New Format
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The sixth edition of the Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament will kick off on August 8, 2026, with organisers introducing a new competition format designed to give participating teams more playing opportunities. A total of 21 clubs will compete in this year’s tournament, which has been expanded to include a Round of […]
Fatodu Hails Swimmers After Impressive Glasgow Campaign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has praised Nigeria’s swimmers for their impressive performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, describing their outing as a major step forward for the country’s aquatics programme. Fatodu gave special recognition to Abduljabar Adama, who reached the final of the […]
Spain Deploys Troops After Massive Ceuta Migrant Surge
By Zainab Bakare Spain has deployed troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and escalating tensions over border security. Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas described the situation as “unsustainable” after an estimated 60,000 migrants entered the territory within 24 hours. Spain’s Interior […]
Delta unveils ₦2m lifeline for South Africa returnees
By Zainab Bakare Delta State Government has announced a comprehensive support package for 86 indigenes repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with each affected family set to receive a ₦2 million grant alongside monthly financial assistance. The intervention, unveiled at a reception for the returnees at the Government House in Asaba, also includes […]
No Tariff Hike As FG Targets Better Power Supply
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has ruled out any immediate increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is improving power supply, expanding metering and ending estimated billing. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance during a media roundtable in Lagos, saying the government has no policy to raise electricity tariffs beyond […]
Makinde inaugurates panel over Oyo school abduction
By Zainab Bakare Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The commission will examine the circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026 attack, identify any institutional or operational lapses that may have […]
Youth/Women Development: Nigeria Seeks AUDA-NEPAD Support
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called for stronger partnership with the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development, AUDA-NEPAD, to expand economic opportunities for young people and women. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call during a bilateral meeting with AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, on the sidelines of the […]
Nigeria, China Deepen Trade, Tech Cooperation
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and technology. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, stated this during a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement […]
NOA Strengthens Digital Strategy Against Misinformation
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to leveraging digital platforms to provide Nigerians with timely, accurate, and verified information on government policies, programmes, and activities. The Director-General made this known while receiving a delegation from the National Digital Command and Policy Intelligence (NDCPI) […]
NSC, Puma Eye Long-term Partnership After Glasgow Success
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has opened discussions with global sportswear brand Puma over a long-term partnership following Team Nigeria’s impressive outing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking during a world press conference at the Team Nigeria Puma Afrobeat House in Glasgow on Wednesday, the Director-General of the NSC, Bukola […]