Nigeria Relay Teams Secure Global Qualification in Gaborone

Team Nigeria athletes competing in relay events at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria delivered a compelling display of resilience, speed, and competitive spirit at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing key qualifications and reaffirming their growing stature on the global athletics stage. The women’s 4x100m relay team staged one of the most dramatic comebacks of the competition. After a difficult […]

KDI to Unveil Groundbreaking State of Democracy Report in Nigeria

By Julian Osamoto Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) is set to launch its State of Democracy Performance in Nigeria Report on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone in efforts to evaluate democratic governance across the country. The report will be unveiled during a high-level stakeholder policy dialogue scheduled to hold at the Abuja Continental […]

Breaking: Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Cites Political Hostility

By Chinedu Echianu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing rising political hostility, internal party tensions, and what he described as a worsening national environment that undermines effective leadership. In a statement shared via X on Sunday, Obi clarifies that his decision was not […]

Akpabio Appeals to Igbo Youth to End Armed Agitation

By Anayo Akwitti  President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has pleaded with the people of the South East, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal at the funeral of the former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil […]

No Room for Xenophobia: Olopade Preaches Unity in Gaborone

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso  The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has called for renewed unity among Africans, condemning xenophobia and urging citizens across the continent to embrace peace, love, and shared identity. Olopade made the remarks during a visit to Team Nigeria’s training camp in Gaborone ahead of the World Athletics Relays. […]

U-20 World Cup Qualifier: Falconets Beat Malawi 2-0 

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso  Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, moved a step closer to securing a place at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a convincing 2-0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their qualifying tie on Saturday. Playing at the Remo Stars Stadium, the Falconets delivered a composed performance to secure […]

Workers’ Day: NPF Pensions Salutes Police Officers’

By Chinedu Echianu  The Board, Management and Staff of NPF Pensions Limited have commended officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force for their courage, resilience and commitment to national security as the country marks the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration. In a goodwill message issued by the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of […]

Coalition Purchases APC Governorship Forms for Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of political stakeholders in Abia State has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election. The forms were presented in Abuja on Saturday by the group led […]

Abejide Dumps ADC Over Crisis, Court Ruling

By Oluwakemi Kindness The factional National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, on Friday formally announced his resignation from the party, citing a deepening leadership crisis and adverse court developments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Abejide described his decision as “painful but necessary,” […]

Citizens Engagement Key to Tackle Insecurity- NOA

By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed the importance of values-driven citizen engagement as a key strategy for addressing insecurity and strengthening national unity across Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Communication and Media, Bala Musa, following the Youth and Security Strategic Dialogue held in Bauchi […]

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