Nigeria Secure 9th Place at African Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior women’s volleyball team ended their campaign at the 2026 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Kenya on a winning note, defeating Mali 3-0 in their final classification match at the Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday. The CAVB Zone 3 champions secured a comfortable victory with scores of 25-23, 25-19 and […]
Nigeria Top Group, Beat Tanzania to Reach U19 Semi-Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have completed a perfect Group A campaign at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, defeating hosts Tanzania by 57 runs to finish top of the group with maximum points. After winning the toss and electing to bat at the NTS, TCA Cricket Arena, Nigeria posted […]
Lawan Hails Shettima as Valuable Asset at 60
By Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as an outstanding statesman and a valuable asset to Nigeria. In a goodwill message, Lawan, who represented Yobe North Senatorial District, praised Shettima for his capacity, courage and commitment to the unity and progress […]
Akpabio Celebrates Vice President Shettima on His Birthday
By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has felicitated with Vice President Kashim Shettima on his birthday, describing him as an accomplished public servant and steadfast patriot who has dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria. In a statement issue to mark the occasion, Akpabio traced Shettima’s public service journey […]
India dominates 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Indian players delivered a commanding performance at the 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics, winning three of the five titles on offer at the prestigious international tournament. Tankara Talasila led India’s impressive showing by claiming the men’s singles title after defeating compatriot and training partner Hmar Laithazuala in a fiercely contested final. India […]
Kenya End Nigeria’s Africa Championship Quarter-Final Hopes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Host and defending champions Kenya ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Africa Nations Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory in their Round of 16 clash. Backed by a passionate home crowd, the Kenyans produced a dominant performance to defeat Nigeria 25-21, 25-17, 25-15 and book their […]
Nigeria Defeat Senegal 3-1 at African Volleyball Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team recorded a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Senegal on Monday in a classification match at the ongoing African Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nigerian side made a strong start, taking the opening set 25-17, but Senegal responded with a narrow 26-24 win in the second set to level […]
Amun Raises Concern Over Unequal NFF Payment Practices
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ethics Committee member, Ambassador Fanny Amun (MON), has raised concerns over alleged disparities in the payment and treatment of members of Nigeria’s national team delegations, claiming that some board members and management officials receive financial benefits while players and other officials are left inadequately compensated. Amun made […]
Aondoakaa Warns States Against Independent Arms Procurement
By Sulyman Gobir Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mike Aondoakaa, has warned against allowing Nigeria’s 36 states to independently procure arms and security equipment for their proposed state police forces. Aondoakaa said uncontrolled arms procurement by individual states could create confusion and pose serious challenges for national security authorities in monitoring […]
INEC Dares NDC to Prove Candidate Replacement Claim
By Sulyman Gobir The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to provide evidence supporting its allegation that officials of the commission replaced some of the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, made the clarification while speaking with journalists […]