14 Osun Gubernatorial Candidates Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Poll
By Oluwakemi Kindness Candidates of the 14 political parties contesting the August 15 Osun governorship election have signed a peace accord, pledging to ensure a peaceful and violence-free poll. The candidates signed the agreement on Thursday as part of efforts to promote peaceful political competition ahead of the election. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who […]
NARD Sets August 10 Deadline to FG, Warns of Indefinite Strike
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, to implement agreements reached in a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding or face an indefinite nationwide strike. The warning followed the association’s week-long National Executive Council meeting held from July 26 to […]
Kaigama Urges Parents to Bequeath Integrity to Children
By Chinedu Echianu The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, says the greatest legacy parents can leave for their children is not material wealth or property but the values of faith, integrity and the fear of God. Kaigama stated this on Thursday at the Requiem Mass held in honour of late Chief Ezinne […]
Customs Club Names Bethel Ogownma Women’s Team Captain
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Volleyball Club has appointed national team star Bethel Ogownma as the new captain of its women’s team ahead of the second phase of the 2026 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League. A statement signed by the Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, confirms that […]
Tinubu Rules Out Ransom Payments, Negotiation With Kidnappers
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will not pay ransom or negotiate with criminals to secure the release of kidnapped victims. Tinubu said such payments would only encourage terrorism and banditry in the country. The President stattrd this on Thursday while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the […]
Enekwechi Wins Gold, Amusan Takes Bronze in Glasgow
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria enjoyed mixed fortunes in athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed gold in the men’s shot put, while Tobi Amusan settled for bronze in the women’s 100-metre hurdles. Enekwechi produced a superb throw of 21.07 metres in the fifth round to clinch Nigeria’s seventh gold medal […]
Nyanya Coaches Hold Successful Annual Football Clinic
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Twenty-seven grassroots coaches from Nyanya and neighbouring communities converged on the Nyanya Sports Complex in Abuja on Thursday for the 2026 edition of the Nyanya Football Coaches Society Annual Coaching Clinic, a programme designed to strengthen coaching capacity and drive football development at the grassroots. The one-day clinic, organised by the Nyanya […]
CAVB Celebrates Nigeria’s U-18 Volleyball Triumph
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) has congratulated the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) following the country’s historic victory at the 2026 U-18 Boys’ African Nations Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt. In a letter dated July 30, 2026, CAVB President, Bouchra Hajji, commended the leadership of the federation under Engineer Musa Nimrod for steering […]
Bende Monarchs Endorse Kalu, Reject Zoning Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness Traditional rulers in Bende South State Constituency have endorsed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for a third term in the House, dismissing claims that the Bende Federal Constituency seat is subject to a zoning arrangement. A statement on Wednesday by Udora Orizu, SA Press Affairs to the […]
Nigeria Eyes Medals in Shot Put, Sprints at Glasgow 2026
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria made another encouraging start to Day Six of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Chukwuebuka Enekwechi booking a place in the men’s shot put final and three Nigerian sprinters advancing to the 200 metres semifinals. Africa and Commonwealth champion Enekwechi wasted no time in securing qualification, producing a superb opening […]