Kado Heart Foundation Clinches Abdulrahman Taiwo Tournament Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kado Heart Foundation emerged champions of the 4th Abdulrahman Taiwo Football Tournament after defeating Jahi FC 5–3 on penalties following a thrilling final at the Kado Football Pitch. The final ended 1–1 in regulation time, with Kado Heart Foundation taking a first-half lead before Jahi FC scored a late equaliser to force […]
Yuletide: FCCPC Cautions Road Transporters Against Arbitrary Fare Hikes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned inter-city road transport operators against arbitrary and unexplained fare increases during the ongoing yuletide travel season. The warning on Sunday follows a surge in consumer complaints across several parts of the country over sudden hikes in transport fares. The Commission acknowledged […]
Customs Seizes 20 Diverted Containers Worth ₦769.5m
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 20 diverted transit containers valued at ₦769.5 million, in a major crackdown on cargo diversion across the Kano–Jigawa axis. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano, describing the seizures as part of intelligence-driven operations to protect government revenue […]
NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Cocaine Custodian, Seizes N5bn Drugs in Lagos
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a fugitive linked to a dismantled international drug trafficking syndicate, recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine valued at over N5 billion from a residential apartment in Lagos. The suspect, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, 39, was arrested at her home on Onasanya Street, Surulere, following months […]
Goronyo Praises Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Focus on Security, Roads
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the 2026 Appropriation Bill. He described the budget as people-centred and responsive to the pressing needs of Nigerians, particularly in the critical areas of security and road infrastructure. “The significant budgetary allocation to security reflects the President’s unwavering […]
Tinubu Visits Borno, Others for Projects, Condolence
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday for official visits to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States This is contained in a statement issued on Friday Dec 19, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement President Tinubu will commission key projects In […]
Mustapha Receives Award for Contributions to Horse Racing Development
Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Horse Racing Federation, Abubakar Mustapha, has received an award in recognition of his contributions to the development of horse racing in Nigeria. Mustapha was among the recipients honoured at a sports awards ceremony that recognised individuals and organisations involved in sports development across the country. […]
Victor Ochei Pays Emotional Tribute to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi
Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, describing him as a courageous leader, loyal friend and a proud son of Ibusa whose legacy will endure across Delta North and beyond. Ochei, a former Speaker of the Delta State House […]
Edo Climate Commission Reacts to Senate Clearance of Ambassadors-Designate
By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State Ecological Climate Change Funding and Management Commission has acknowledged the Senate’s clearance of several career and non-career ambassadors-designate recently approved for diplomatic appointments. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Blessing Agbomhere, the Senate’s action was described as a confirmation of the suitability of the nominees […]
Shaibu Unveils 10-Year Blueprint As NIS Targets World-Class Status
Reporting By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS) Comrade Philip Shaibu, has unveiled a long-term vision to reposition the Institute as a world-class sports education hub. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the 2025 Basic Certificate Coaching Course held at the NIS premises within the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Shaibu […]