Squash Ex-Pros Inspire Next Generation at Abuja Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The seventh edition of the Ex-Professionals in Diaspora Junior Squash Championship has ended in Abuja with stakeholders applauding the initiative for promoting grassroots development and creating opportunities for Nigeria’s next generation of squash players. The championship, featuring Under-11, Under-13 and Under-17 boys’ and girls’ categories, was held in Abuja for the first […]
Metro City Shine as Veterans Tournament Produces 11 Goals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Metro City Allstars recorded the biggest win of the day at the Abuja Veterans Invitational Tournament, thrashing NNPC Ltd Allstars 4–1 as Match Day 2 produced 11 goals. Ex Professionals FC and Ibn Abbas Allstars played out a goalless draw, while Kuje Allstars and MC Steve FC shared the spoils in a […]
INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The declaration was made on Sunday morning by the […]
Nigeria, US Deepen Security Ties in Pentagon Talks
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United States are moving to strengthen military and counter-terrorism cooperation as Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) concludes high-level security engagements with U.S. authorities in Washington, D.C. The talks, which brought senior Nigerian defence and economic officials to the Pentagon, focused on intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, military cooperation and a […]
Nigeria, OIC Deepen Cooperation on Humanitarian Affairs
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in humanitarian affairs, youth empowerment, counter-extremism, cultural exchange and socio-economic development. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, met the OIC Assistant Secretary-General, Ambassador Dr. Tarig Bakheet, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on […]
PMAN Concert Set to Unite Abuja Music Community
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), FCT Chapter, is set to host the maiden edition of the PMAN Hangout/Concert, bringing together musicians, creatives, industry stakeholders and music lovers for an evening of entertainment, networking and celebration. The event has the theme “Ball on a Budget.” and admission is free. The […]
Whistleblower Protection: NLC Rejects Criminalisation of Dissent
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for comprehensive legislation to protect whistleblowers in Nigeria, insisting that workers and citizens must be able to expose corruption without fear of retaliation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in Abuja in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Assistant General Secretary of […]
EFCC Recovers N115bn in Outstanding NDDC Levies
By Anayo Akwitti The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which is investigating findings from the […]
Northern Senators Forum Calls for Urgent Action on Niger Flooding
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal and Niger State Governments to take urgent measures to address the recent flooding in Minna, Shiroro and other affected communities in Niger State. The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, sympathised with families who lost loved ones, homes, […]
Eniola Bolaji Remains in Peru for Para-Badminton Training Camp
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Paralympic Games bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji will remain in Peru until August 15 to participate in a high-level para badminton training camp, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih, has disclosed. Bolaji secured the women’s singles title at the Peru Para Badminton International 2026 on Sunday, August 9, defeating Brazil’s […]