Team Nigeria Storms Algeria For African Para-Powerlifting Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has officially departed for the 2026 African Open Para-Powerlifting Championships in Algeria, with the nation targeting another dominant outing at the continental tournament scheduled for May 18 to 25 in Oran. The Nigerian contingent comprises 13 athletes — 10 female and three male para-powerlifters — who will compete against some of […]
Wike Seals Abuja Building Collapse Site,orders probeI
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a full investigation into the building collapse in Abuja that claimed four lives and left several others injured, directing authorities to seal off the premises and arrest those responsible for the project. The incident, which occurred at a construction site in […]
Abuja: Beggars Employed as Drug Couriers -FCTA
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised concerns over the growing use of beggars and destitute persons by criminal networks for the movement of illicit drugs across Abuja. The Secretary of the FCT Command and Control Centre, Peter Olumuji, disclosed this on Monday during the ongoing enforcement operation tagged Operation Sweep, […]
Nigerian Army Deploys New Brigades, Battalions Across Six States
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army has established new brigades, battalions, and operational units across six states to strengthen security operations and improve rapid response to emerging threats nationwide. Shuaibu made the disclosure on Monday during the opening of the Chief of […]
NOA DG Issa-Onilu Unveils Agency’s Ambitious 2026 Agenda.
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, recently briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the agency’s ongoing reforms and its proposed 2026 programmes and activities conceived to strengthen national unity, civic responsibility and value re-orientation across the country. The engagement, which underscored the strategic importance of national orientation […]
Nigeria secures Multiple Podium Finishes at Ongoing Africa Cycling Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Host nation Nigeria delivered an impressive performance at the ongoing 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, recording several podium finishes and strong outings across junior and elite categories on Friday. Nigeria’s standout performance came in the Women Junior Omnium where Ogbe Divine secured a bronze medal after finishing third overall with […]
Nigerian Umpire Enesi Amoto Makes ICC History
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Cricket has recorded another major milestone as Nigerian umpire Enesi Habib Amoto became the first official from the country to be appointed to the ICC Development Panel of Umpires. The historic appointment marks a significant breakthrough for Nigerian cricket and underlines the growing recognition of the country’s contribution to the development […]
Ooni of Ife Announces Birth of Twin Princes
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of twin princes with his wife, Mariam Ajibola. The monarch shared the news in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday. He expressed gratitude to God for the safe delivery of the children. Ooni Gives Thanks to God According to the monarch, both […]
Shaibu sets Up Review Panel as NIS Marks One-Year
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has inaugurated a high-powered committee to review the Institute’s achievements over the past year This will equally assess progress on its 10-year strategic work plan, alongside planning activities to mark his first anniversary in office. The […]
Nigeria Makes History with First-Ever Elite Team Sprint Gold
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Host nation Nigeria delivered a historic and electrifying performance on Wednesday at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, claiming its first-ever Men Elite Team Sprint gold medal and reinforcing its growing dominance in African track cycling. Backed by a roaring home crowd at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National […]