Month: October 2026

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), defeating former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji and former international Ejike Ugboaja in Thursday’s election in Abuja. Abdullahi…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly keen to finalise negotiations over a proposed improved contract worth $75,000 per month before Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against…

For too long, Nigerian football has been trying to get a real home. We have wandered from Uyo to Kaduna to Calabar to Benin to Asaba to Abuja. From the…

As part of activities marking the 10th coronation anniversary of Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, chess champions from home and abroad will compete in a day-long tournament on…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent electoral process in its forthcoming October 15,…

The controversy surrounding the October 15 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections has taken another turn, following a letter from federation president Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida that has raised fresh questions…

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has deployed the OMO-SHINE referral application to strengthen newborn immunisation, close gaps between Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and health facilities, and reduce preventable…

OKADA — Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), and the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) have called for massive investment in technology-driven agriculture, agro-processing and research commercialisation to help Nigeria achieve its…

The Edo State Information and Communication Technology Agency (Edo ICTA) has urged residents to strengthen their digital security practices and remain vigilant against malware attacks as part of efforts to…