Whistleblower Protection: NLC Rejects Criminalisation of Dissent
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for comprehensive legislation to protect whistleblowers in Nigeria, insisting that workers and citizens must be able to expose corruption without fear of retaliation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in Abuja in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Assistant General Secretary of […]
Northern Senators Forum Calls for Urgent Action on Niger Flooding
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal and Niger State Governments to take urgent measures to address the recent flooding in Minna, Shiroro and other affected communities in Niger State. The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, sympathised with families who lost loved ones, homes, […]
Nigeria U18 Beach Volleyball Team Storms Into Semifinals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U18 women’s beach volleyball team have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal. The Nigerian girls maintained their unbeaten run with a convincing 2–0 victory over Mozambique, winning 21–15, 21–17 on Wednesday. Coach John Iwerima praised the team’s tactical discipline, saying […]
12 Nigerian Coaches Earn FIVB Level I Volleyball Certification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has congratulated 12 Nigerian coaches who successfully completed the FIVB Level I Coaching Certification Course in Accra, Ghana. The intensive coaching programme, held from August 3 to 8, 2026, saw the coaches demonstrate commitment, discipline and professionalism as they underwent training in modern volleyball coaching methodologies and […]
Lawrence, Odoh Lead Nigeria’s U-18 Beach Volleyball Charge in Senegal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s beach volleyball hopes at the African U-18 Girls’ Developmental Cup will be spearheaded by Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh, who have departed the country for the tournament in Saly, Senegal. The competition, which runs from August 8 to 14, 2026, is part of preparations for the Youth Olympic Games, with the […]
Eniola Bolaji Strikes Badminton Gold in Peru
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has clinched gold in the Women’s SL3 category at the 2026 Peru Para Badminton International. The world number two delivered a dominant performance, defeating Brazil’s Kauana Beckenkamp 2-0 (21-12, 21-12) in Sunday’s final to complete an unbeaten run through the tournament. Bolaji began her campaign with […]
Mgbuka FC Lift Game Changer Unity Cup Trophy in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Mgbuka FC of Apo have been crowned champions of the inaugural 2026 Game Changer Unity Cup after edging Tyre Plaza FC 1–0 in a keenly contested final in Abuja. The final, played on Sunday, at the “Stadium of Light” inside Covenant Garden Estate, Apo Dutse, attracted thousands of spectators from Apo and […]
CDS Barracks Championship Reaches Final Stage
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for an exciting finish to the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship as teams booked their places in the semi-finals and finals across football, basketball and volleyball after an action-packed third day of competition on Wednesday. In the men’s football event, Mogadishu Cantonment […]
Customs Backs New Volleyball Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service has thrown its weight behind the appointment of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation’s new Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi, expressing confidence that the experienced coach will usher in a new era for the sport in the country. Head of Sports at the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, gave the assurance […]
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Depends on US – Iran
By Zainab Bakare Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz now depends on the United States ending what it describes as a naval blockade and other hostile actions against Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran and neighbouring Oman have agreed on a shipping route through the strategic waterway and are finalising plans for […]