New York Knicks Crowned NBA Champions After Ending 53-Year
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for NBA glory after rallying to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, sealing a commanding 4-1 series victory and capturing their first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson delivered a performance for the ages, pouring in 45 points […]
FIFAWC: Vinicius Saves Brazil from Morroco, Scotland Edge Haiti
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Brazil needed a moment of brilliance from Vinicius Junior to avoid an opening defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Scotland marked their return to the global stage with a hard-fought victory over Haiti. The five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by an impressive Morocco side in New […]
FIFAWC: Australia, USA Off To Flying Starts in Group D
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The United States began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay, powered by a brilliant first-half brace from striker Folarin Balogun. Playing in front of a home crowd in Los Angeles, the co-hosts took an early lead in the seventh minute when Paraguay defender […]
FIFAWC: Canada Rally, Qatar Stun Switzerland in Group B
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Co-hosts Canada and Qatar produced late drama in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B matches, earning crucial draws against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Switzerland respectively. Canada fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a passionate home crowd in Toronto. Bosnia-Herzegovina took the lead in the first half […]
Democracy Day: Youth Leaders Demand Inclusive Governance Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called for deeper democratic reforms and more inclusive governance structures, urging political actors to expand meaningful participation for young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a Democracy Day 2026 message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Eze […]
Civil Society Coalition Demands New Deal for Host Communities
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition on Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for a renewed social contract between government and resource-producing communities. It is also calling for greater accountability, environmental justice, security, and inclusive development. In a Democracy Day 2026 statement signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, the coalition […]
Doro Seeks National Support for 258 Nigeria Returnees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, has called on Nigerians, corporate organisations, state governments, faith-based institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to support the reintegration of 258 Nigerians recently returned from South Africa. In a statement on Friday to mark Democracy Day, the Minister says the […]
DG NILDS Mourns Former UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof Ambali
By Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed grief over the death of former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof. Sulaiman describe the late academic as a […]
Experts Push Tougher Measures to End Child Recruitment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have called for stronger legislative action, improved child protection systems, and greater investment in education and rehabilitation programmes to address the growing challenge of child recruitment in armed conflicts across Nigeria. The call was made during a policy dialogue on Strategies Against Child Recruitment in Armed Conflicts in Nigeria, organised by […]
India Deepens Media Ties with Nigerian Journalists
By Zainab Bakare The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening engagement with Nigerian media professionals, describing the press as a vital pillar of democracy and accountability. The mission made this known during a free eye care camp organised for journalists in partnership with Skipper IQ Eye Hospital, where participants […]