NBA honours VeryDarkMan at 2026 Annual General Conference
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has honoured social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, with a special recognition award at its 2026 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Otse received the award on Tuesday after participating as a panellist at the conference, where he shared his experiences and […]
Tinubu Outperformed All Presidents in First Terms – Morka
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, says President Bola Tinubu has outperformed every democratically elected Nigerian president during their first term in office. Morka made the claim on Monday, during an interview on national television’s program. He said Tinubu inherited an economy that was “completely in […]
Otuaro Urges Ijaw Youths to Back Tinubu’s Re-Election
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Otuaro, has urged the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 presidential election. Otuaro made the call when the newly inaugurated 10th leadership of the IYC, led by its President, Doubra Okotete, paid him […]
Akpabio Calls for Peace, Unity as Muslims Mark Eid-el-Maulud
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to promote peace, unity and mutual respect as Muslims mark Eid-el-Maulud. In a message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad as enduring examples of compassion, tolerance, humility and service […]
Swim To The Future Moved To September 12
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has rescheduled its Swim to the Future programme from September 5 to September 12, 2026, following a clash with preparations for the National Intermediate Games. The Federation said the adjustment became necessary to accommodate the MOC and LOC Technical Inspection ahead of the Games, an important phase […]
Poland Visa Denial: Unacceptable Blow to Nigeria’s Bilateral Ties
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup have been thrown into fresh uncertainty following reports that Polish authorities have denied visas to several members of the country’s Falconets delegation ahead of their scheduled trip to Poland. Information gathered today states that at least 15 members of the Nigerian delegation have […]
ILO, Labour Ministry Seek Better Jobs for Nigerian Youth
By Chinedu Echianu The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment have called for stronger coordination, policy coherence and sustained commitment to create better and more sustainable employment opportunities for Nigerian youths. The call was made on Monday in Abuja during a consultation with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) […]
Beach Volleyball Queens Receive Heroic Welcome After Olympic Qualification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s newly crowned beach volleyball queens received a hero’s welcome in Abuja on Sunday night after securing the country’s historic first-ever Olympic qualification in the sport. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport came alive as officials of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), volleyball enthusiasts and supporters gathered to celebrate Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa, […]
Seven Killed, Two Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Seven people have died and two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the crash, which occurred around 12:03am on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Kara, Ibafo, along the Ibafo-Lagos corridor. The crash involved three […]
Iran Parliament Approves Strait Of Hormuz Fee For Ships
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Iran’s parliament has taken steps to tighten its control over shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz by approving a provision that would allow Tehran to charge authorised vessels for services during transit. The move comes as the United States prepares to intensify economic pressure on Iran and raises fresh concerns about […]