NUKSA to Honour Nigerian Rugby Leaders in London
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria United Kingdom Sports Award (NUKSA) is set to shine a spotlight on Nigerian rugby leadership as two of the sport’s most influential figures—Dr. Ademola Are, President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), and General Manager Azeez Ladipo—are to be honoured at a high-profile fundraiser and gala in London. The […]
Nigeria Joins Global “Draw the Line” Climate Action Campaign
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria on Saturday joined millions across the globe in the “Draw the Line” campaign, with environmental advocates, development partners, youths, and women farmers demanding urgent climate action, stronger laws, and people-centered policies. At a rally in Abuja, Mark David-Terungwa, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), […]
Prof. Uyi Akpata Re-Elected as Nigeria Cricket Federation President
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has re-elected Professor Uyiosa Akpata as its President for another four-year term in an election that stakeholders described as transparent, credible, and historic. The polls, conducted under the supervision of an independent electoral committee, also produced new zonal representatives and a Vice President, ushering in what many […]
Ladipo, Sulaiman Elected into Nigeria Rugby Federation Board
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has ushered in a new chapter of leadership with the election of Azeez Ladipo as Athletes’ Representative and Angulu Sulaiman as Technical Representative on its board for the next four years. The peaceful elections saw Ladipo secure victory with 16 votes, while Sulaiman won emphatically by […]
NCF Elections: Ofem Retains Player Rep Seat, Akintokun Emerges Technical Representative
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigerian Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections have produced a mix of continuity and renewal as Endurance Ofem secured re-election as Players’ Representative while Olumide Akintokun clinched victory as Technical Representative. The elections, conducted during the federation’s Annual General Meeting, saw Ofem defeat Chineze Onwizurike by 30 votes to 6, sealing his […]
NCF Elections: Onyeama Pushes for Grassroots Reforms, Digital Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is heading into what promises to be a decisive election, but the build-up has been clouded by controversy. Protests, petitions, and conflicting eligibility rulings have stirred tension within the cricket community, as some aspirants were disqualified and later reinstated in dramatic fashion. These developments have left stakeholders […]
Abuja Hosts CGC Nigeria Volleyball Premiership 2025
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Top-flight volleyball returns to Abuja this weekend as the CGC Nigeria Volleyball Premiership 2025 begins on Saturday, September 20, at Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament, which runs until October 2, will see Nigeria’s best volleyball clubs compete for national glory. At a pre-tournament press conference, Nkechi Nzogwu, Chairman of the […]
FCT Declares Ebola-Free Status After Suspected Case Tests Negative
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Health authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say Abuja remains free of Ebola Virus Disease after a suspected case tested negative. Dr Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Secretariat, told reporters on Friday that the patient referred to as “Patient X” had recently travelled from Rwanda, which borders the […]
Nigeria constitution review: Lawmakers call for public input
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigerians have been urged to take part in the national public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution. The session will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Lawmakers say it will allow citizens to contribute before voting on 86 […]
US Deepens Cultural Ties with Nigeria Through Music Exchange
By Uju Nwachukwu The United States is deepening its engagement with Nigerian artists through exchange programs that promote collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. This is even as Nigeria’s creative industry cements its role as a major economic driver and global cultural export. The latest example is the visit of Pipeline Vocal Project, an award-winning American vocal […]