Nimrod Praises Nigeria After CAVB U-18 Title Win
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 Boys volleyball team have been crowned champions of Africa after defeating hosts Egypt 3-0 to win the 2026 African Nations U-18 Boys Championship in Alexandria. The young Nigerians produced a dominant display in Wednesday’s final, sweeping aside Egypt in straight sets, 25-22, 25-21, 25-14, to clinch the continental title. The […]
Egypt To Host 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Egypt has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Senior Championships, with the prestigious tournament set to take place in Alexandria from August 17 to 23. The championship will not only determine Africa’s beach volleyball champions but also serve as a key qualification event for the Los […]
NILDS DG calls for tougher fiscal governance at RMFAC session
By Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has underscored the need for stronger fiscal governance, institutional discipline and innovative revenue management as he inaugurated a two-day capacity-building programme for members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC). Speaking at the opening ceremony, […]
Anambra FA to Hold Memorial Novelty Match for Ifeanyi Ubah
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) will stage a novelty football match on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in honour of its former chairman, the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his passing. According to the Chairman of the ANSFA Media Committee, Ralph Chidozie George, the […]
African Policymakers Meet in Abuja Over Economic Risks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Top policymakers, financial experts and business leaders from across Africa are meeting in Abuja to discuss ways to strengthen emerging economies amid growing global uncertainty. The seventh African Emerging Markets Forum is taking place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters. The forum has the theme: “Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties.” […]
Oluremi Tinubu Urges New NBA President to Set High Bar
By Mardiyyah Abubakar First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), to set a high standard and create opportunities for more women to take up leadership positions. The First Lady made the call on Tuesday when she received Badejo-Okusanya and a delegation of […]
State Police Won’t Solve Nigeria’s Insecurity, CSOs Warn
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Civil society organisations have warned the Federal Government that state police alone will not solve Nigeria’s growing insecurity. They said the government must also address poverty, unemployment, corruption, weak institutions and political exclusion. The groups spoke during a webinar titled, “Insecurity and State Policing in Nigeria: The Way Forward,” organised by Corporate […]
Nigeria Demands Justice, Compensation for Xenophobia Victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has demanded justice for Nigerians killed in xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, while seeking compensation for citizens whose businesses and properties were destroyed. The government said at least 98 Nigerians had been killed in mob and hate-related attacks in South Africa since 2022. Minister of State for […]
NILDS DG Congratulates New AISN President Alabelewe
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the recently elected president of the Ansaru Islam Society of Nigeria, (AISN), Sarafadeen Alabelewe. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof Sulaiman describe the emergence of Alabelewe’s as the 4th National President […]
Army Appoints GOCs for New Divisions
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions. The appointments follow President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional divisions. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, […]