Speaker Abbas Mobilises Former CPC Members Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged the “unconditional support” of members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) for President Bola Tinubu, while unveiling plans to mobilize a nationwide movement for his re-election in 2027. Speaking at a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Speaker […]
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Presents Two Teams for CAVB U-18 Youth Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has officially unveiled its representatives for the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Under-18 Youth Beach Volleyball Cup, scheduled to take place in Banjul, The Gambia, from September 2 to 7, 2026. The country will field two teams at the continental event, with Isaac James and Bobai Andrew leading the charge in […]
2025 NWFL Championship Draw Unveiled
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has officially unveiled the draw for the 2025 NWFL Championship, which will run from September 11 to 21, 2025, across two Abia State venues — Umuahia and Abiriba. The tournament will feature twenty ambitious clubs vying for a place in the country’s top-tier women’s league, the […]
Sanwo-Olu Marks Blue Line’s Two-Year Milestone, Announces 50% Fare Slash
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line as a “game changer” in the state’s transportation system, revealing that the service has carried over five million passengers since its launch in 2023 without recording a single accident. In a message shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, […]
EFCC Declares Ex- Abia Commissioner Wanted Over Alleged Conspiracy, Money Laundering
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Christopher Enweremadu, a former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, and money laundering. In a notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, the anti-graft […]
FG Declares Sept. 5 Public Holiday, Commemorates Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, with an appeal for prayers, peace, and unity across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the […]
Bayelsa Queens Through to WAFU Zone B Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Bayelsa Queens have advanced to the final of the WAFU Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over USFA of Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian champions were stunned early when USFA struck in the second minute, silencing the crowd and […]
Asisat Oshoala Completes Two-Year Deal to Saudi Club
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria international and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal, ESPN reports. The deal was finalized on Monday following a successful medical in Riyadh. Oshoala, 30, was notably absent from Bay FC’s squad against Angel City, where she was listed as […]
NPFL Splashes N2M Cash Gift to Outstanding Performers in 2024/25 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has celebrated excellence from the just-concluded 2024/25 season by honouring two of its most outstanding performers with cash awards of ₦2 million each. The recipients were Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf, the league’s top scorer, and Daniel Ogunmodede, head coach of newly crowned champions Remo Stars. […]
Shettima at 59: NCPC Hails Vice President as Most Pilgrimage-Friendly
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. In a message released on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, described the Vice President as a leader of vision, […]