Nigeria Hockey is Rising — Federation President Simon Nkom
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams will fly out on October 7 for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with the players, coaches, and federation officials radiating confidence and unity ahead of the continental showpiece. The tournament, scheduled for October 11–18, will feature Africa’s hockey powerhouses — South […]
Kalu Seeks South-East Seaport
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South-East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the call at the weekend during the commissioning of projects in Aba, Abia State, where the President was represented […]
Wike Promises Cleaner Abuja, New Waste Contracts in Two Weeks
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reassured residents that Abuja is a safe and secure city, while also highlighting significant progress on key infrastructure projects in the Wuye District and Kuje Area Council. The Minister made these statements in Abuja on Saturday, following a routine inspection of ongoing […]
Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Win Two More Gold in Ghana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s junior swimmers lit up the evening session of the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, capturing two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals to close out the first day in emphatic style. Aidan Dumuje showcased his class in the boys’ 100m butterfly, storming to gold with a powerful finish […]
Semifinals Tip Off in CDS Southwest Unity Basketball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The race for glory at the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Southwest Unity Basketball Championship has narrowed to four, as the competition enters its semifinal stage this Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The day’s action will see Hoops & Reads lock horns with Delta Force […]
Nigeria Junior Swimmers Bag Six Medals on Opening Day in Ghana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Swimming Team made a flying start at the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, hauling in six medals in the opening day’s morning session, consisting of two gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. Star swimmer Aidan Dumuje stole the spotlight with a sensational double-gold performance. He claimed the […]
Customs, NCC Partner to Boost Revenue, Block Substandard Phones
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to improve government revenue and enhance national security through tighter control of imported communication devices. Adeniyi made the commitment when he received the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, and his team on […]
Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and prolific forward Victor Osimhen all making the list. The list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications […]
Nimrod Hails Standards of CGC Volleyball Premier League
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has praised the standard of play and organisation at the just-concluded first phase of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja, describing it as “really challenging but very rewarding.” Speaking after the final games, Nimrod expressed delight at the rising quality […]
Upsets Recorded in CDS Independence Day Basketball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 3 of the fourth edition of the CDS Unity Southwest Zone Independence Day Basketball Championship delivered a day of intense drama, fierce rivalries, and stunning upsets. This is as teams battled for supremacy across multiple courts, from nail-biting overtimes to dominant second-half performances, the Independence Day festivities were marked by high-octane […]