Nigeria Women Earn Historic Billie Jean King Cup Promotion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s women’s tennis team has secured a historic promotion to the Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II after defeating hosts Botswana 2-1 in a thrilling promotional play-off in Gaborone. The Nigerian side laid the foundation for victory through the impressive Success Ogunjobi, who continued her outstanding form with a commanding […]
Nigeria qualify for AFCON, Oladipupo targets podium finish
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s volleyball head coach, Taiwo Oladipupo, has set his sights on a podium finish at the 2026 African Nations Cup after the team sealed qualification for the continental championship in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking after Nigeria’s successful campaign at the CAVB Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Oladipupo […]
AGC Suspension Costs Nigeria 2026 Golf Championship Hosting
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s dream of hosting the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has suffered a major setback following the suspension of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) by the Africa Golf Confederation (AGC) over unpaid statutory affiliation fees, throwing the country’s golf administration into crisis. The prestigious women’s amateur golf championship was scheduled to […]
Tinubu Pledges Inclusive Infrastructure for All Nigerians
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to extending quality infrastructure to every part of Nigeria, declaring that no community will be left behind in the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President made the pledge on Friday while commissioning the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango Road in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, the final project in […]
Tinubu Mourns Amaechi’s Mother At 89
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dame Amaechi, the mother of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Dame Amaechi passed away at the age of 89. In a statement issued on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
Nimrod Eyes Volleyball Nations Cup Glory, Olympic Ticket
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has urged stakeholders to unite behind the country’s men’s volleyball team as it prepares for the 2026 African Nations Cup finals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria secured its place at the continental championship after an unbeaten run at the Zone […]
Unbeaten Nigeria Volleyball Team seals African Nations Cup Ticket
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team has secured qualification for the 2026 African Nations Cup after extending their unbeaten run to four matches with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Benin Republic at the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The win confirms Nigeria’s place at the continental championship, scheduled to hold in […]
NDLEA Declares Alleged Drug Kingpin Wanted, Freezes N9.8bn
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Kelvin-Uchenna, popularly known as Odogwu, and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, manufacturing illicit drugs and laundering drug proceeds. The agency also announced the freezing of N9.84 billion linked to […]
IGP Disu Urges Nigerians To Report Crime
By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has called on Nigerians to play a more active role in the fight against insecurity by promptly reporting suspicious activities, insisting that public cooperation remains a critical weapon in combating crime across the country. The IGP made the appeal during the official reception for police officers […]
Nigeria Beat Togo 3-1, Extend Unbeaten Volleyball Qualifying Run
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria continued their dominant run at the 2026 African Nations Cup Volleyball Qualifiers Zone 3 with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Togo on Thursday at the Palace de Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian side maintained its unbeaten record in the tournament after claiming the contest 25-17, 22-25, 25-15, 25-17, […]