Late Penalty Denies Chona and Friends Victory Against Chidex
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A 90th-minute penalty denied Chona and Friends FC victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chidex FC in an FCT Football Association Division One fixture at the Area 3 Football Pitch. Chona and Friends had looked the more purposeful side for much of the game and took the lead […]
16 Teams Set for 2026 NUJ-FCT Football Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Football Tournament will kick off on Tuesday, September 22, with 16 teams drawn from the media, security agencies, professional bodies and other organisations set to battle for honours in Abuja. Organised by the NUJ FCT Council Sports Committee, the tournament is aimed at fostering […]
Morocco Defeat Won’t Derail Nigeria’s Tennis Reforms – Ochei
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) says Nigeria’s 4-0 Davis Cup defeat to Morocco will not overshadow the country’s progress on the international stage, with President Victor Ochei vowing to deepen ongoing reforms. Nigeria’s campaign in the Davis Cup World Group II ended at the Railway Club courts in Rabat on Sunday, after […]
CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 23% From 26.5%
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 23 per cent, signalling a fresh adjustment to its monetary policy framework. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its 307th meeting in Abuja. The reduction brings the Monetary Policy […]
Mining Crackdown Must Address Poverty, Unemployment – HOMEF
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, has urged the government to address poverty, unemployment and livelihood insecurity alongside efforts to crack down on illegal mining. HOMEF made the call on Tuesday following the reported deaths of 37 young miners in Niger State, demanding an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances […]
Akpabio Pays Tribute to Late Former Governor Bamanga Tukur
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the late former Gongola State governor and former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as a “detribalised Nigerian” and patriot whose contributions transcended ethnic and political boundaries. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Tukur’s family. The elder statesman died at the age […]
NMDPRA Threatens Petrol Stations Over Under-Dispensing
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned petrol station operators against under-dispensing products, threatening to revoke the licences of persistent or serious offenders. The regulator issued the warning in a circular on Tuesday in Abuja, saying it had identified cases of under-dispensing at retail outlets across the country. […]
Igbo Epic ‘Ikenga’ Hits ₦100m at Box Office in One Month
By Victoria Victor Igbo-language cultural epic Ikenga: The Last Festival has crossed ₦100 million at the Nigerian box office, one month after its cinema release. The film’s Executive Producer, Anita Odiakaose, announced the milestone on social media on Tuesday. Film distributor FilmOne also announced on social media that Ikenga had grossed ₦103.4 million, describing it […]
King Sunny Ade Celebrates 80th Birthday
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Legendary Nigerian juju musician King Sunny Ade has received birthday tributes from Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and fans as he turns 80. In a birthday message on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa described the musician as a distinguished son of Ondo Kingdom and one of the state’s foremost cultural ambassadors. The governor said King […]
Mbah Appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as Aides
By Victoria Victor Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah. The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. According to the statement, Mbah appointed 101 aides across three categories: seven Special Advisers, six […]