Zaria Derby 2026: Nigeria-bred horses shine on global stage – HRFN
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says the successful staging of the 2026 International Horse Racing Derby in Zaria has reinforced the city’s position as a historic centre of…
Edo Police Hunt Gunmen Over Woman’s Abduction in Benin
The Edo State Police Command said it has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted a woman along Airport Road in Benin City on Sunday. The command’s spokesperson ASP Eno…
2026 World Cup: Disquiet as referee, player suffer travel restrictions
Football fans and stakeholders have lamented travel restrictions and visa ban on referees, players and fans at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Ghana’s Thomas…
NSC wants more ITF Junior events in Nigeria
The National Sports Commission ( NSC) has called on stakeholders to bring more International Tennis Federation ( ITF) points-scoring tournaments to Nigeria to cut costs for young players to grow…
Governor Okpebholo congratulates Edo Queens, reaffirms commitment to sports development in Edo State
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Edo Queens Football Club on their outstanding achievement, describing the team’s success as a proud moment for the state and a testament…
2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkey 2-0 in Group D clash
Australia made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Turkey in a Group D encounter on Sunday. The Socceroos produced a…
NASCO/ITF J30 : Ogunjobi, Cui win back-to -back singles title
Nigeria’s Success Ogunjobi and China’s Hengzhi Cui completed a dominant week by winning back-to-back singles titles at the just concluded 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship, on Saturday…
Troops apprehend ISWAP collaborator in Gwoza IDP camp
Abuja: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator accused of attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza,…
2026 World Cup: Scotland go top of Group C after victory as Brazil, Morocco share points
Scotland moved to the summit of FIFA World Cup Group C after recording a 1-0 victory over Haiti, following Brazil and Morocco’s earlier 1-1 draw. The Scots secured all three…
Qatar earn historic first World Cup point after draw with Switzerland
Qatar secured their first ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B encounter. The 2022 hosts, who endured a difficult debut tournament…