Guernsey’s lone fencer eyes Commonwealth challenge in Lagos
Ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, Guernsey’s sole representative, Reeve Finch, says he is looking forward to competing at the tournament scheduled for Aug. 9 to Aug. 14 in…
Edo State Intensifies Fight Against Drug Abuse, Calls for Collective Action
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking through sustained awareness campaigns, prevention programmes, and community engagement initiatives aimed at building a…
Katsina Academy’s young talent heads to Portugal for 6-month trial
Abdullahi Mannir, a product of the Katsina Football Academy, has secured a visa and a six-month football trial in Portugal. The trial trip was facilitated by Mr Murtala Banye, the…
Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 to boost World Cup hopes
The Netherlands delivered a dominant display by defeating Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group F encounter. The Dutch combined attacking quality with defensive discipline to strengthen their knockout…
Tennis: CBN sustains 47-Year Legacy , reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment
Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to talent development, youth empowerment and national unity through sports. Cardoso made the commitment at…
Cricket: YellowGreens secure bronze after Brazil win
Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high. They defeated Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in Kigali on Saturday.…
Father’s Day: Edo Speaker commends fathers for sacrifices,leadership
Benin: The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has commended fathers and responsible men for their sacrifices, guidance, and unwavering love in shaping families and society. Agbebaku,…
Ekiti Police warn against planned protest by transport unions
Ado-Ekiti: The Police Command in EKiti has warned transport unions and other interest groups against embarking on any unlawful protest capable of disrupting the peace and security of the state.…
Police condemn Kaduna mob killing, arrest suspects
Kaduna: The Police command in Kaduna State has condemned the mob killing of a woman accused of child theft in Maraban Jos. The command described the incident as barbaric and…
Ekiti 2026: Yiaga Africa okays election results, raises concern over alleged vote buying
Ado-EKiti: A civil society organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa says the official results of Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election announced by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are consistent with its Process and…