Italian referees chief suspends himself over investigation of fraud
Gianluca Rocchi, an Italian Referees Association official has suspended himself following an investigation into alleged sporting fraud. Italian news agency AGI reported that the former referee is under investigation…
Nigeria Heads to Gaborone for World Athletics Relay Championship, Eyes Medals and Qualification Slots
Team Nigeria will be departing for the World Athletics Relay Championship in Gaborone, Botswana, with high hopes of securing qualification spots for major global competitions. The contingent, made up…
Africa sets the pace as Nigeria urged to fix technical gaps amid NSC remarkable reforms
Africa’s athletics circuit has surged into global prominence in recent weeks, delivering a seamless blend of elite competition, technical precision and growing international appeal yet the same standard still appears…
Imo Football Stakeholders Call for Emmanuel Amuneke’s Resignation as Heartland FC Crisis Deepens
Discontent is mounting among football stakeholders and supporters in Imo State as calls intensify for Heartland FC Technical Adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke, to resign following the club’s failure to secure promotion…
Falconets Set for Crucial World Cup Qualifier, Face Malawi In Ikenne
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have wrapped up a three-week intensive training camp in Abuja as they intensify preparations for their decisive qualifier against Malawi in the race…
CAF U17 AFCON Champions To Receive N170 Million From CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the prize structure for the upcoming U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, setting clear financial rewards for participating teams based on their final…
APC Governors Rally support for Oyebanji in Ekiti 2026 Governorship Contest
A high-level delegation of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday for the official flag-off of the 2026 Ekiti governorship campaign,…
Restoring lost glory: A reflection on Senator Monday Okpebholo’s stewardship
His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has spent just over a year in office. Some would argue that such a short period is insufficient to assess a government,…
Military deploys veterans to tackle rising conflicts nationwide
ABUJA — In a notable shift from purely combat-driven operations to dialogue-centred peacebuilding, the Nigerian military has moved to engage its retired officers and soldiers in efforts to stem the…
Nigeria’s public debt hits N159.28trn as borrowing rises to $110.97bn in Q4 2025
ABUJA — Nigeria’s public debt stock climbed further to N159.28 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a steady rise in government borrowing amid growing fiscal pressures. The figure,…