Iloenyosi Re-Elected Anambra FA Chairman Unopposed

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has been re-elected Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA), polling all 23 votes cast at the association’s elective congress in Awka. Iloenyosi, who contested unopposed, secured a unanimous mandate for another four-year term to continue leading football administration in the state. Returning Officer Darlington […]

France, Norway, Mexico Reach FIFA World Cup Last 16

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso France, Norway and co-hosts Mexico secured places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with impressive victories in Tuesday’s Round of 32 fixtures. France underlined their title credentials with a convincing 3-0 win over Sweden, inspired by captain Kylian Mbappé’s brace. Mbappé broke the deadlock just before half-time […]

UNDP Calls for Greater Inclusion of Women in Leadership

Women leaders participate in a high-level discussion on leadership and decision-making in Africa during a UNDP-backed event.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for greater inclusion of women in leadership and decision-making across Africa, saying the continent cannot achieve its development goals while underutilizing half of its leadership potential. The call formed the central message of the Women Leaders Networking Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The […]

FG Seeks Compensation for Nigerians Leaving South Africa

Nigerian returnees from South Africa arrive in Lagos and receive assistance from government agencies and support organisations.

By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government says it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and properties amid rising anti-immigrant tensions. Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, disclosed this while speaking on a Television’s program on Tuesday, as another batch of Nigerians returned home […]

NDIC Raises Deposit Cover, Fully Protects 99% of Depositors

A Nigerian bank customer conducts a transaction as the NDIC announces expanded deposit insurance coverage for depositors.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that nearly 99 per cent of bank depositors in the country are now fully protected following a significant increase in deposit insurance coverage aimed at strengthening confidence in the banking sector. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDIC, Thompson Oludare Sunday, […]

Fosla Academy Sweeps National Schools Football Championship

Fosla Academy players celebrate after winning the boys' and girls' titles at the 2026 National Schools Football Championship in Abuja.

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Fosla Academy delivered a dominant performance to claim both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the 2026 National Schools Football Championship, capping a thrilling two-month competition with a memorable double triumph in Abuja. The championship, which brought together schools from across Nigeria, ended on Monday at the Package B of the MKO […]

2026 NWFL Championship Draw Sets Stage for Title Race

Officials conduct the 2026 NWFL Championship draw at the league headquarters in Abuja as participating teams learn their group opponents.

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has unveiled the groupings for the 2026 NWFL Championship following the official draw held on 29 June 2026 at the league’s headquarters in Abuja. The draw paired the 16 participating clubs into four groups of four ahead of the championship in Calabar, where only two teams […]

Morocco Stun Netherlands to Reach World Cup Last 16

Moroccan players celebrate after defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Morocco delivered the biggest upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage on Monday night, stunning the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw to seal a place in the Round of 16. The Dutch looked set for victory when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, […]

FG Evacuates 271 More Nigerians From South Africa

Nigerian returnees arrive from South Africa following an evacuation coordinated by the Federal Government.

By Chinedu Echianu The evacuees were flown home aboard an Air Peace aircraft, which landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, shortly before 11 a.m. after departing Johannesburg in the early hours of Tuesday. Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) […]

FG Approves Major NYSC Reform to Boost Skills, Productivity

NYSC corps members during a parade as the Federal Government announces major reforms to modernize the scheme.

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing far-reaching changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a civilian-led, skills-oriented and productivity-driven institution aligned with Nigeria’s economic development goals. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Wisdom, announced the approval on Tuesday to State House Correspondents […]

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