Nigeria targets world fencing success
Team Nigeria will compete at the 2026 World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong from July 22 to July 30, seeking valuable international experience. The Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) confirmed the…
ABU appoints Nnaji basketball head coach, academy’s GM
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has appointed basketball coach and Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Technical Committee member, Scott Nnaji, as Head Coach of its basketball team. The Director of Public…
Nathaniel Idowu Foundation hosts maiden summer camp at Maracana Stadium
The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation will host the maiden edition of its four-week Summer Camp at the rejuvenated Maracana Sports Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, in August. In a statement issued on…
World Cup: Argentina overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra time
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, reaching the FIFA World Cup semi-finals following a gripping quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA. The South Americans dominated early…
World Cup: Bellingham brace fires England into semis
England reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, United States. Norway stunned England in the…
Edo LG poll: APC chieftains hail Okpebholo, others over victory
BENIN CITY – Chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State have welcomed Saturday’s local government election victory of the party as reactions trail the poll conducted…
2026 South Africa World Cup player Jayden Adams dies
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing 2026 World Cup, has died at the age of 25. The Cape Town-born midfielder began his professional career…
Tinubu converts federal polytechnic to university
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. The decision was made public in a statement…
Military confirms casualties during rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers
The military has confirmed that some security personnel suffered casualties during the month-long operation that led to the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area…
Pay airport fine or face consequences – Minister warns Obi
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned the NDC’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over the…