AFN warns athletes against unfavourable deals… the welfare of athletes is a key component of AFN – Okowa
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the welfare and long-term interests of Nigerian athletes, insisting that no agreement entered into by an athlete is…
NPFL “in a few days’ time, our league will get title sponsor….. our league players will be transferred in the range of €500,000 to €1 Million”,says Gbenga Elegbeleye
The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has unveiled plans for a major transformation of the league, including a new European title sponsor, increased live…
Enugu City Marathon: 3 days to go! when Enugu laces up, the world watches
The countdown is real now. In just 3 days, Saturday, 28th August 2026, the heartbeat of Coal City will change. Sirens will give way to starting guns. Traffic will give…
WWS reaffirms commitment to athlete protection, NCAA compliance and transparent representation
Worldwide Scholarships (WWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to athlete protection, NCAA compliance and transparent representation, following recent discussions within the Nigerian athletics community concerning athlete contracts, representation and eligibility. In…
Two Killed, Scores Injured As Cultists Attack ESSN Office In Edo
Tragedy struck last Sunday as two persons were killed and several others wounded after suspected cultists invaded Ewatto Community in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State. It was…
Edo Finance Ministry, EIRS Engage MDAs on Revenue Consolidation Law
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Ministry of Finance and the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) have held a one-day stakeholders’ engagement with Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Parastatals on…
Imumolen raises concerns over personal, family safety, seeks security agencies’ intervention
Factional National Chairman of Accord, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has raised concerns over his personal safety and that of his family, urging law enforcement agencies to intervene. Imumolen, in a statement…
Works Minister apologises over Benin-Agbor Road, orders arrest of contractors removing asphalt
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Agbor Road, which has caused them…
Okpebholo Urge Edo People To Pray For His Administration To Deliver Dividends of Democracy
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on the people of the State to continue praying and supporting the programmes of his administration to enable his administration to deliver…
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Legendary country music singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton’s nephew disclosed her death in an Instagram video on Tuesday, August 25. The announcement…