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CAF Announces Dates Of The Next AFCON And WAFCON
CAF Executive Committee announces dates of CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025 and CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Executive Committee (“EXCO”) today announced […]
2027: Don’t Allow PDP Return To Power, APC Begs Nigerians
The ruling All Progressives Congress has described the opposition Peoples Democratic Party as a political platform that is gradually going into extinction amid its perennial leadership crisis. APC urged Nigerians to ensure that the PDP […]
Transfer: Suleiman joins Slovakian club, AS Trencin on two-year deal
Slovakia side, AS Trencin has signed Nigerian forward, Sani Suleiman. Suleiman penned a two-year contract with the option of another year. The 17-year-old last played for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Akwa United. The […]
Ex-Sports Minister, Air Vice Marshal Bayo Lawal (Retd.) Dies In His Sleep
A former Minister of Youth and Sports and one-time Military Administrator of Benue State, Air Vice Marshal Adebayo Lawal (retd.), has died at the age of 83. The retired military officer passed away in his […]
10 Super Falcons Breakout Stars From FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The 11th edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will kick off in Colombia with Nigeria’s Falconets among the 24 teams taking part. This year’s edition will be held from Saturday, 31 August to […]
Italian Boxer, Angela Carini, Quits After Being Paired With ‘Biological Male’
Darkest Day in the history of Olympics: Italian Boxer Angela Carini was forced to box against a biological male Imane Khelif from Algeria. She quitted after just 45 seconds, and cried hysterically as her opponent […]
Football Clubs & Their Biggest Wins And Biggest Loss In Their History
One of the major traits of a passionate football fan is the ability never to forget historic goals scored by their favourite teams, especially when witnessed live. However, there are two sides of every coin […]
Celtics Coach, Joe Mazzulla Says Pep Guardiola Helped Him Win The NBA Title
The head coach of the victorious NBA champion Boston Celtics took inspiration from the Premier League’s winning manager when it came to beating the Dallas Mavericks Joe Mazzulla, the Rhode Island native who just won […]
Nigerian Police Order Personnel To Stop Wearing Dark Glasses With Uniform, Violators To Face Sanctions
The directive which is with immediate effect is contained in a wireless message dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and addressed to all zonal and state commands in the police force. Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General […]
Mourinho Picks FC Barcelona Icon Messi Over Ronaldo As Best Of Generation
Football manager Jose Mourinho chose FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi over compatriot and Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of their generation, in comments made to TNT Sports. Mourinho is currently set […]
“We Will Welcome Them”: FG Reacts To US Impending Deportation Of 3,690 Nigerians
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it is prepared to receive its citizens who may be deported from the United States following President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration. According to a report […]
Enugu Rangers Wins 8th NPFL Title
Enugu Rangers have won the NPFL for the eighth time. Enugu Rangers have emerged as champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League for the eighth time. The Flying Antelopes won the NPFL crown after defeating […]
No Obidient Has The Moral Authority To Criticise The Kano Mass Weddings – Reno
No Obidient Has The Moral Authority To Criticise The Kano Mass Weddings You, as an Obidient, are insulting Kano because the Governor chose to spend ₦2.5 billion on a mass wedding for marriage-age couples in […]
FG To Pay Nigerians To Attend Technical, Vocational Schools (Video)
The Federal Government says it will pay Nigerians to acquire skills from technical and vocational schools. According to the Minister of Education Tunji Alausa, the move is part of the government’s resolve to diversify the economy and […]
Minister: FG Considering Converting Colleges of Education into Universities
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said on Tuesday that the ministry was considering a proposal to convert all federal colleges of education in the country to Universities of Education. Speaking at a budget defence before […]
Mourinho Gets Three-Match Ban, £6,000 Fine For Grabbing Galatasaray Coach
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for three matches and handed a fine of around £6,000 ($7,734.00) after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the Istanbul derby, the Turkish Football Federation […]
19th Lagos Supremacy Cup: Why This Tournament Is Very Unique – Hajji Gafar Liameed
As preparations intensifies ahead of the 19th edition of the prestigious Lagos Supremacy Cup, the organisers of the annual football tournament have once again, reeled out rules and regulations that has made the tournament uniquely […]
Paralympics 2024: Isau Ogunkunle Wins Bronze Medal In Para Table Tennis Event
Isau Ogunkunle has won Team Nigeria’s 5th medal, this time a bronze medal in the men’s single Para Table Tennis event in Paris. Ogunkunle showed outstanding class by defeating heavyweight, Türkiye’s Ozturk Abdullah and home […]
€15m Salary: Victor Boniface Joins the Ranks of Nigeria’s Highest-Paid Footballers
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface could leave Bayer Leverkusen for Al Nassr this window after a big-money bid from the Saudi Pro League. Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface’s bold comment about choosing between money and trophies has […]
D’Tigress Make History, Becomes First African Team To Break Into FIBA Top 10
The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by rising to eighth place in the latest FIBA rankings, released on Thursday. This significant leap of four spots secures their position among the top 10 […]
FG To Spend $600 Milion Yearly On Electricity Subsidy
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce an annual electricity subsidy of $600m for all customers from 2025 as part of efforts to reform the power sector. The subsidy, expected to last until 2027, […]
Court Overrules Yahaya Bello As EFCC Calls Witness In ₦110 Billion Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, called its first witness to testify in the 16-count money laundering charge it preferred against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The witness, […]
Man Undergoes Life-Saving Surgery As NDLEA Removes 57 Cocaine Pellets
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have saved the life of a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Igbokwe after he underwent emergency surgery to remove 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine lodged in his […]
FG Imposes 3-Month Suspension on MaxAir Following Tyre Burst Incident
FG Halts MaxAir’s Operations for 3 Months After Tyre Burst Incident MaxAir’s Operations Suspended for 3 Months by FG Due to Tyre Burst FG suspends MaxAir’s Operations For 3 Months Following Tyre-bust Incident The […]
Messi Responds To Mbappé’s Claim About Euros Vs World Cup
Lionel Messi is gearing up to compete in another Copa América with Argentina, where the primary goal is to defend their title and reaffirm their dominance by lifting the trophy for the second consecutive time. […]
13 facts you probably don’t know about Lagos first female speaker, Mojisola Meranda
Mojisola Meranda has been sworn in as the first female Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly. Meranda took her oath of office as the new Speaker of the House on Monday at a plenary […]
US-Based Nigerian Doctor Kills Self Over $15,000 Child Support
A 36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly committed suicide after losing a child support case to his yet-to-be-identified ex-wife. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, January 26. It was […]
Paris2024 Olympics: Ogunsemilore Provisionally Suspended Over Failed Drug Test (Photos)
Who is Ogunsemilore Ogunsemilore, a boxer from the streets of Bariga in Lagos, is competing in the Olympics for the first time. She stopped Zambian Nkandu Felistars in round 2 of the women’s 60kg to […]
NCDC Places Nigeria On High Alert As Ebola Outbreak Hits Uganda
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening surveillance and response efforts across the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an […]
Governor Okpebholo Enacts New Anti-Cultism Law, Extends Death Penalty Provisions
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law, 2025 passed by the state House of Assembly into law. The development comes following the successful repeal of the […]
Rivers United Appoint Finidi George As Technical Manager (Photos)
Rivers United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Finidi George as our new Technical Manager. Finidi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, having had a distinguished playing career […]
When Good Intention Is Not Enough: Lessons From Ibadan Children Stampede
The excitement was palpable, the air thick with the scent of celebration. Yet, beneath this veneer of happiness, a storm was brewing—one of human error and overlooked details. What happens when the dream of a […]
Okoye thanks Rohr for Super Eagles chance
Udinese shot stopper, Maduka Okoye, has praised former Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr for helping him actualise his dream of playing at the international level. Okoye was born in Dusseldorf to a Nigerian father and […]
Stampede at Guinea Football Game Leaves Dozens Dead
Dozens have been reported dead in Guinea football match stampede after referee dispute sparks chaos. Several fatalities have been reported following a crush during a football match in N’zérékoré, Guinea’s second-largest city, according to local […]
Florence Eshalomi, Nigerian-British Born, Appointed UK Trade Envoy To Nigeria
Eshalomi confirmed her appointment on X on Tuesday. She is the second Nigerian to be appointed as the UK trade envoy — Helen Grant is the first. “It is an honour to have been appointed […]
Birthright Citizenship: Nigerians In Diaspora Kick, Say It’s Illegal
They argued that in the end, it would be up to the US courts and the Supreme Court to decide on the legality or otherwise of Trump’s move Nigerians living abroad have criticized President Donald […]
FG Set To Revive Nigeria’s Aluminium Smelting Company
The revival will reinvigorate the local economy, create jobs, and enhance Nigeria’s position in the global aluminium market. The federal government has begun an initiative to revive the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), a […]
Mariam Eniola Bolaji Wins Bronze For Nigeria At Paralympic Games (Photos)
Bolaji makes history with Bronze medal win for Nigeria at the Paralympic Games Mariam Eniola Bolaji has made history by becoming the first African to win a medal in para-badminton at the Paralympics, winning Bronze […]
FG Ready To Welcome Deported Nigerians From US – NIDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said that the Federal Government is ready to welcome deported Nigerians from the United States. The Director of Media and Corporate Affairs of the commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in an […]
Goalkeeper-Turned-Striker, Suleiman Shaibu Scores Twice For His Club
Suleiman Shaibu, the Nigerian goalkeeper-turned-striker for TP Mazembe, continued his impressive form with a match-winning performance against US Panda. In a surprising turn of events, Shaibu, who was recently converted to a forward due to […]
