NRFF Intensifies Talks Ahead Of Military, Paramilitary Maiden Rugby Sevens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has stepped up consultations with top military authorities ahead of the maiden Military and Paramilitary Rugby Sevens League. As part of preparations for the groundbreaking competition, President of the Federation, Ademola Are, met with the Director of Sports at Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Timothy Marquis, […]
Nigerian Umpire Enesi Amoto Makes ICC History
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Cricket has recorded another major milestone as Nigerian umpire Enesi Habib Amoto became the first official from the country to be appointed to the ICC Development Panel of Umpires. The historic appointment marks a significant breakthrough for Nigerian cricket and underlines the growing recognition of the country’s contribution to the development […]
Shaibu sets Up Review Panel as NIS Marks One-Year
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has inaugurated a high-powered committee to review the Institute’s achievements over the past year This will equally assess progress on its 10-year strategic work plan, alongside planning activities to mark his first anniversary in office. The […]
Senator Uba Pushes Security Reforms, Stronger Oversight
By Zainab Bakare and Jumoke Abubakar Chairman of the Committee on the North-West Region, Babangida Uba, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture and legislative oversight system to address worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking at a Sabbatical Valedictory Lecture organised by the Department of Economic and Social Research at the National Institute […]
NVBF Kicks Off 2026 Division One & Two Volleyball League in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially announced the commencement of the first phase of its 2026 National Division One and Two League for both male and female teams, scheduled to take place from May 23 to June 7, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Moshood Abiola National Stadium Package B, Abuja. […]
Wike Defends Judges’ Housing Project, Orders Road to Benchers Annex
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ongoing construction of residential accommodation for judges, insisting that infrastructure support for the judiciary does not threaten judicial independence. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the Body of Benchers led by its […]
NCPC Boss, Bishop Adegbite, Visits Pioneer Executive Secretary Over Mother’s Death
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has paid a condolence visit to the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Commission, John Opara, following the death of his mother, Christiana Opara. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Director of Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission […]
NAqF Earns Continental Honour, Wins Three Medals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has earned continental recognition after Africa Aquatics named Nigeria the Fastest Developing Federation in Africa at the close of the 17th Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria. The honour capped a strong performance by Team Nigeria at the championships held from 5 to 10 May 2026, where […]
JAMB Exempts Education, Agriculture From UTME Requirement
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision was disclosed on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on […]
Nigeria Gets Key ABSU Committee Role
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has secured major representation in the newly reconstituted Standing Committees of the African Beach Soccer Union following resolutions reached at the ABSU 2026 Annual General Meeting. The restructuring is aimed at strengthening governance, improving operations, and accelerating the growth of beach soccer across Africa. Several Nigerians were appointed into strategic committees, […]