Nigeria U18 Beach Volleyball Team Storms Into Semifinals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U18 women’s beach volleyball team have booked their place in the semifinals of the 2026 African U18 Beach Volleyball Development Cup in Senegal. The Nigerian girls maintained their unbeaten run with a convincing 2–0 victory over Mozambique, winning 21–15, 21–17 on Wednesday. Coach John Iwerima praised the team’s tactical discipline, saying […]
CDS Barracks Championship Reaches Final Stage
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for an exciting finish to the 2026 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship as teams booked their places in the semi-finals and finals across football, basketball and volleyball after an action-packed third day of competition on Wednesday. In the men’s football event, Mogadishu Cantonment […]
Customs Backs New Volleyball Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service has thrown its weight behind the appointment of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation’s new Technical Adviser, Ryan Masajedi, expressing confidence that the experienced coach will usher in a new era for the sport in the country. Head of Sports at the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, gave the assurance […]
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Depends on US – Iran
By Zainab Bakare Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz now depends on the United States ending what it describes as a naval blockade and other hostile actions against Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran and neighbouring Oman have agreed on a shipping route through the strategic waterway and are finalising plans for […]
Tinubu Applauds Rescue of 308 Kidnap Victims
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as the largest single-day rescue carried out by Nigeria’s security agencies. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the victims were rescued during a joint intelligence-led operation involving […]
FG Inaugurates NBTE Board, Unveils TVET Reform Agenda
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), ending more than five years without a board. It also unveiled a new reform agenda to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, […]
Osun Denies ₦11bn Looting Allegation, Accuses EFCC of Bias
By Zainab Bakare The Osun State Government has denied allegations that ₦11 billion was looted from its accounts, accusing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pursuing a politically motivated investigation. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the government claimed the EFCC froze the state’s accounts […]
NILDS, Federal University Lokoja Admit 66 PhD Students
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has matriculated 66 new doctoral students for the 2025/2026 academic session. With a strong warning that no student, regardless of status or influence, will receive preferential treatment in the pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy […]
Kalu Hails Tinubu’s Pay Boost for Soldiers
By Anayo Akwitti Senator Orji Kalu, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a significant salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the decision as a timely demonstration of the administration’s commitment to the welfare of troops defending the nation’s territorial integrity. President Tinubu recently […]
Defence Salary Review Raises Personnel Cost to ₦924bn
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government’s new salary structure for military personnel will raise the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s annual personnel cost from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), disclose this while commending President Bola Tinubu for approving salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for […]