Reps order police to produce PFIPC DG over fraud claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi, before its investigative committee on Wednesday over allegations surrounding the organisation’s operations. The directive was issued on Monday during the committee’s resumed hearing at the […]
NCPC Extends Pilgrimage Contracts, Puts Safety First
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has extended the contracts of its accredited pilgrimage service providers for the 2026 Christian Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel and Jordan, reaffirming that the safety and welfare of Nigerian pilgrims remain its top priority. The agreement, signed on Monday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, covers the […]
Court Hands Fugitive Drug Kingpin, Ex-Footballer 24-Year Jail Term
By Oluwakemi Kindness A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Emmanuel-Chinedu, and former professional footballer, Hunkarin Segun-George, to a combined 24 years imprisonment for unlawfully importing cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Musa Kakaki handed Chinedu a 22-year prison term without the option of a fine after convicting him for importing 6.250 […]
Football bigger than Afrobeats, Nollywood – Enyadike
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso International sports business consultant and communications expert Emeka Enyadike has declared football Nigeria’s biggest entertainment industry, insisting that its global influence, commercial value and economic potential surpass those of Afrobeats and Nollywood combined. Speaking during a FIFA World Cup viewing event at Atlantic Blue Hotel & Resort in Abuja, the Chief Executive […]
Africa deserves 2034 Commonwealth Games – Dikko
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged the Commonwealth Games Federation to award the 2034 Commonwealth Games to Africa, saying the continent deserves the opportunity to host the event for the first time since its inception in 1930. Speaking during deliberations at the Commonwealth Games Federation General […]
Zazzau Selection Lift Lilleker 10s Rugby Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Zazzau Selection emerged champions of the 2026 Lilleker 10s Rugby Tournament after edging Barewa RFC 8-5 in a thrilling final held at the Zaria Elephant Rugby Training Pitch in Kaduna State. The one-day competition, hosted by Zaria Rugby Club, featured six teams from across Northern Nigeria and highlighted the steady growth of […]
Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria Powers to six Medals On Day 1
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria launched its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign in spectacular fashion on Friday, winning six medals three gold and three silver while rewriting multiple records to announce itself as one of the early stars of the competition. Nigeria’s para powerlifting team once again demonstrated its dominance on the world stage, producing […]
NCF Intensifies U-19 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Preparations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has stepped up preparations for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division One Qualifier in Tanzania, with the Junior Female YellowGreens’ open camp entering its decisive selection phase in Benin City, Edo State. After an initial round of assessments, the coaching crew has trimmed the […]
Nigeria Defeats Burundi to Stay Perfect at African U-18
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s impressive campaign at the 2026 CAVB African U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship continued on Saturday with a dominant straight-sets victory over Burundi in Alexandria, Egypt. The West Africans produced another commanding display to defeat Burundi 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-16), extending their unbeaten run to three matches at the continental tournament. Nigeria controlled […]
Senate Threatens Sanctions Against Defiant MDAs
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Thursday declared an end to what it described as the persistent disregard of its constitutional oversight powers by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs), warning that any agency head who ignores its invitations henceforth will face sanctions in accordance with the Constitution and other extant laws. […]