LSSTF chairman hails Africa’s World Cup Impact
Wahid Oshodi, Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund (LSSTF) says African football has reached a higher level after impressive performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oshodi told…
South Africa names 36-member squad for Lagos Commonwealth fencing championships
South Africa has unveiled a formidable 36-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Federation Championships scheduled for Lagos. The squad blends experienced campaigners with emerging talents expected to challenge strongly…
Horse racing federation targets nationwide expansion, anti-doping reforms – Coordinator
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says it is expanding horse racing across the country while introducing stricter anti-doping measures to curb horse abuse and other unethical practices. The…
FG Signs Games Hosting Agreement with ANOCA for 2027 African School Games
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has signed the Games Hosting Agreement for the 2027 African School Games with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).…
Police to Personnel: Searching citizens’ phones unlawful
Jos: The Police Command in Plateau has warned its personnel against unlawfully demanding and searching of citizen’s mobile phones. Mr Bassey Ewah, the Commissioner of Police in the state gave…
Security: Tinubu meets chiefs over insecurity
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review the country’s security situation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
NIS announces indefinite suspension of U.S. visa application centres
Abuja: The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the indefinite suspension of the services of Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services), the operator of Nigeria’s Visa Application Centres in the United…
Edo Police restrict movement for July 11 LG elections
The Edo State Police Command has announced restriction of movement across the state ahead of the Local Government Council elections scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026. The restriction will take…
Okpebholo mourns Archbishop Akubeze, condoles Catholic faithful
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze. The Governor…
NGX extends rally as investors gain ₦962bn
The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run on Thursday as investors gained approximately ₦961.75 billion, with sustained buying interest in banking and blue-chip stocks lifting key market indicators for…