NBSL Postpones Round Two of 2026 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has announced the postponement of Round Two of its 2026 season, which was initially scheduled to hold from April 10 to 12. According to the league management, the decision was taken in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government and the Kaduna State Beach Soccer Association to […]
Morocco 2026 Qualifiers: Busari Unveils 36-Player Flamingos Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed a 36-player squad for the Under-17 girls’ national team, the Flamingos, as newly appointed Head Coach Akeem Ishola Busari begins preparations for the second round of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Busari, who recently took over from Bankole Olowookere, has selected a balanced […]
FG Cautious as $200bn Rail, Power Mega Project Faces Fresh Scrutiny
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria has set up a high-level panel to thoroughly review a proposed $200 billion high-speed rail and integrated power and gas project. This is coming in what officials describe as a “critical due diligence step” before any approval. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said […]
Kwara Moves to Reinforce Security After Bandits Kill Five Forest Guards
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Kwara State Government has vowed to strengthen its security architecture following a deadly bandit attack in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area, where five forest guards were killed. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the slain guards as “brave patriots” who died defending their communities during the late-night assault on a security outpost. […]
Nnadozie Voices Frustration as Super Falcons’ WAFCON Preparations Remain Unclear
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over what she describes as inadequate preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nnadozie, who plays club football for Brighton & Hove Albion, made her feelings known via an Instagram story shortly after the […]
DJAN Denies Ban on Burna Boy Songs Over DJ Tunez Row
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has dismissed viral reports claiming that songs by Afrobeats star Burna Boy were banned following an alleged altercation involving DJ Tunez. The rumours, which spread online earlier this week, suggested that the association imposed a boycott after a reported dispute during a performance at Obi’s House, […]
Ireti Kingibe Decries Low Female Representation in Nigeria Emergency Services
By Oluwakemi Kindness Senator Ireti Kingibe has raised concerns over the low representation of women in Nigeria’s emergency and security services, revealing that female personnel account for less than 20 percent of the workforce, with even fewer occupying leadership positions. Speaking at the 9th Road Safety and Emergency Stakeholders Forum in Abuja, the lawmaker who […]
Stakeholders, Youths Urge Deputy Speaker Kalu to Contest Governorship Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders and stakeholders from Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas of Abia State have intensified calls on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election. The call was made during the inauguration of the Ikeoha Movement and the declaration of interest by […]
Bauchi APC Forms Panel on Bala Mohammed’s Defection Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Bauchi State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a high-powered committee to manage negotiations and define conditions surrounding the potential defection of Governor Bala Mohammed into the party. The decision was reached at a caucus meeting held in Abuja, where members expressed divergent views on the political and […]
VP to Police: Uniform Means Service, Not Power
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to see their uniform as a symbol of service rather than authority. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2026 National Police Day celebration in Abuja, Shettima said, “The uniform you wear is not a license, it is a covenant of service. […]