NDC, NSSF Promote Shooting as Olympic Medal Pathway
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Defence College (NDC), in partnership with the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), has staged the maiden edition of the NDC Course 34 Graduation Shooting Competition, with stakeholders highlighting the potential of shooting to produce Olympic medals for Nigeria. The competition, held at the National Shooting Range, Package B, Moshood Abiola […]
Squash Ex-Pros Inspire Next Generation at Abuja Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The seventh edition of the Ex-Professionals in Diaspora Junior Squash Championship has ended in Abuja with stakeholders applauding the initiative for promoting grassroots development and creating opportunities for Nigeria’s next generation of squash players. The championship, featuring Under-11, Under-13 and Under-17 boys’ and girls’ categories, was held in Abuja for the first […]
Metro City Shine as Veterans Tournament Produces 11 Goals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Metro City Allstars recorded the biggest win of the day at the Abuja Veterans Invitational Tournament, thrashing NNPC Ltd Allstars 4–1 as Match Day 2 produced 11 goals. Ex Professionals FC and Ibn Abbas Allstars played out a goalless draw, while Kuje Allstars and MC Steve FC shared the spoils in a […]
INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The declaration was made on Sunday morning by the […]
Nigeria Crowned African U18 Women’s Beach Volleyball Champions
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s team has emerged champions of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup after defeating hosts Senegal A 2-0 in the final on Thursday. The Nigerian duo of Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh dominated from the outset, cruising to a 21-8 victory in the opening set before maintaining their composure […]
Gwagwalada Football Club Owners Celebrate Akintade’s Appointment
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Football Club Owners Gwagwalada, Abuja, have congratulated the Chairman of Likeminds Football Club, Barrister Babatunde Akintade, on his appointment as Special Assistant to the Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman on Recreational and Sports Development. In a congratulatory message signed by Lamda Ramnap N. on behalf of the association, the football club owners […]
Nigeria, US Deepen Security Ties in Pentagon Talks
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United States are moving to strengthen military and counter-terrorism cooperation as Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) concludes high-level security engagements with U.S. authorities in Washington, D.C. The talks, which brought senior Nigerian defence and economic officials to the Pentagon, focused on intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, military cooperation and a […]
Finance Ministry Blames NNPCL Over $3bn Loan, NLNG Funds
By Anayo Akwitti The Federal Ministry of Finance has blamed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other agencies for its inability to fully account for billions of dollars and other financial transactions flagged in the 2021–2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Reports by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). Permanent Secretary of […]
Nigeria, OIC Deepen Cooperation on Humanitarian Affairs
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in humanitarian affairs, youth empowerment, counter-extremism, cultural exchange and socio-economic development. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, met the OIC Assistant Secretary-General, Ambassador Dr. Tarig Bakheet, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on […]
PMAN Concert Set to Unite Abuja Music Community
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), FCT Chapter, is set to host the maiden edition of the PMAN Hangout/Concert, bringing together musicians, creatives, industry stakeholders and music lovers for an evening of entertainment, networking and celebration. The event has the theme “Ball on a Budget.” and admission is free. The […]