NOA Boss Pledges Stronger Staff Welfare, Reforms
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving staff welfare, strengthening capacity building, and driving institutional reforms to enhance service delivery across the Agency. Speaking during a staff engagement meeting at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Issa-Onilu said investing in employees’ welfare, training, and […]
Nigeria Top CAVB Zone 3 Men’s And Women’s Rankings
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s national volleyball team has strengthened its status as a leading force in West African volleyball after emerging as the highest-ranked side in CAVB Zone 3 in the latest FIVB World Rankings. The Nigerian team climbed to 52nd position globally with 83.59 ranking points, finishing comfortably ahead of regional rivals Benin, […]
Team Nigeria shines on Day Five at Glasgow 2026 Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria opened Day Five of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on a positive note, delivering strong performances in athletics and swimming as several athletes advanced to the semifinals and the country prepared for another major push for medals. Edidiong Udo announced himself in impressive fashion, winning Heat One of the men’s […]
Nigeria win three weightlifting golds in Glasgow Games
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria enjoyed another spectacular day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, claiming three weightlifting gold medals and booking several places in the 100 metres semi-finals to strengthen the country’s medal push. Edidiong Joseph Umoafia opened the gold rush by winning the men’s 71kg event with a Commonwealth Games record […]
Nigeria Storm U-18 CAVB Semis With Win Over Libya
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ volleyball team delivered another dominant performance at the 2026 African U-18 Volleyball Championship, sweeping aside Libya 3-0 to book a place in the semi-finals in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerian side extended its unbeaten run with an emphatic 25-8, 25-14, 25-16 victory in the quarter-finals, underlining its status as one […]
WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles Soar Past Ghana In Six-Goal Thriller
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Flying Eagles opened their campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in emphatic fashion, defeating arch-rivals Ghana 4-2 in a thrilling Group B clash on Monday. The seven-time African champions made a dream start when Olayemi Ayinla fired home a stunning opener in the sixth minute. Ghana responded through Mohammed Zaidan […]
Senate Clears Air On FRSC Amendment Bill
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has dismissed claims that the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act seeks to ban street preaching, clarifying that the legislation only retains an existing provision prohibiting preaching and hawking inside commercial vehicles in the interest of road safety. In a statement issued by the Directorate of […]
Halima Shehu Denies ₦44bn Diversion, Demands Probe Report
By Zainab Bakare Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has dismissed allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisting that no public funds were traced to her or anyone connected to her. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, Shehu said she uncovered financial irregularities shortly after assuming […]
AGF Reveals Forged State House Letter Backed Fake Agency
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has revealed that a forged State House letter was used to secure official government recognition for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the agency on Monday, Ogunjimi said the Office of the […]
Adeleke Declares Work-Free Day for PVC Collection
By Oluwakemi Kindness Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a work-free day for all state public servants to enable them collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the state’s governorship election. The directive covers employees in the state civil service, local government councils and tertiary institutions. The governor’s spokesperson, […]