FPLI: A New Era for Youth Football and Storytelling
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Future Pro League International (FPLI) has officially launched, heralding a transformative moment in Nigerian youth football. Positioned at the intersection of sport, storytelling, and youth culture, FPLI is more than just a football league—it is a dynamic platform designed to spotlight young talent and revolutionize the way football is experienced and […]
WAFCON 2024: Wasteful Super Falcons Edge Past Resilient Botswana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday to keep their hopes alive in the race for a WAFCON 2025 knockout spot. After a commanding 3-0 win against Tunisia in their opener, the Falcons approached the game with high confidence. Coach Justin Madugu stuck with the same lineup, […]
SEC Warns: Digital Assets Fraud Threatens Market Integrity in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the growing threat of digital assets fraud, warning that it poses a significant challenge to market integrity and undermines investor confidence. Speaking in Abuja at an event to mark African Union Anti-Corruption Day, themed “Understanding […]
Future Pro League International Unveils Roadmap to Inaugural Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for a new era in football development as organizers of the Future Pro League International officially announce the selection process and tournament format for its inaugural season, which is set to kick off in grand style. The competition, designed as a multi-phase qualifier, aims to identify and promote […]
VEMP: National Open Tennis Championship Heats Up as Semifinals Begin
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The excitement is reaching fever pitch at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship, as the tournament moves into the semifinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events. Taking place at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, the competition has delivered electrifying action […]
WAFU Under-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Hold Ghana to 1-1 Draw
#By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Flying Eagles of Nigeria held hosts Black Satellites of Ghana to a 1-1 draw in the opening fixture of the 2025 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The match kicked off with Ghana taking early control, pressing high and keeping the Flying Eagles on the defensive. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd […]
NPFL: Barau FC,Kun Khalifat,others, Seal 2025/2026 promotion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Four teams—Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Kun Khalifat FC, and Warri Wolves—have secured promotion to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a thrilling conclusion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs in Ozoro and Asaba. Barau FC made history at the Delta State University Stadium in Ozoro, defeating Doma […]
Super Eagles Ranked 44th in FIFA Rankings, 5th in Africa
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso FIFA has released its latest global rankings for July, placing Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 44th position worldwide. The Super Eagles, three-time champions of Africa, garnered 1,484.26 points, maintaining a spot among the top 50 football nations globally. On the continental stage, Nigeria ranks 5th in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and […]
Nigeria Customs Seizes Container of Donkey Genitals
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a 40-foot container filled with over 10,600 donkey genitals, in what officials describe as one of the country’s most significant wildlife trafficking seizures to date. The container was incepted along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway on 5 June following intelligence-led surveillance by officers from the Customs Intelligence Unit […]
Lagos Pushes Transport Innovation, To Launch CNG-Powered Ferries
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG), has announced a strategic push to deploy CNG-powered ferries across the state’s inland waterways. The project is part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions, lower operational costs for transporters, and improve the efficiency […]