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Sam Ikpefan Breaks Ground as Nigeria’s Pioneer in Consecutive Winter Olympics

Nigerian athlete Sam Ikpefan has etched his name in history by becoming the inaugural competitor from his country to participate in two separate...

Technical Issue Forces Lagos-PH Arik Air Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Benin Airport

Flight W3 740, an Arik Air service from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was forced to divert to Benin Airport on Wednesday morning due...

Nigeria Set to Host Landmark 2nd African School Sports Games in 2027

Nigeria has launched preparation to host the second edition of the African School Sports Games in 2027, an event poised to be the...

Road Racing Commission Gears Up for 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

With only five days to the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nigeria’s Road Racing Commission says it is fine-tuning operations to ensure...

SWAN Abuja’s Oguntimehin Secures VP Slot in New ECOWAS Wrestling Journalists’ Union

In a major win for Nigerian sports media, Tolu Oguntimehin of SWAN’s Abuja chapter has been elected 2nd Vice President of the newly...

NEXIM ₦2.4bln Fraud: Former MD Slapped With 490-Year Jail Term

For embezzling ₦2.4 billion, Robert Orya, former Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), was on Thursday handed a 490-year prison sentence. Justice...

Updated: Kaduna Governor Confirms Release of 82 Abducted Worshippers

In a significant relief for Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has announced that the remaining 82 victims of the Kurmin Wali church abduction...

Imo State’s Kun Khalifat FC Abandons NPFL Amid Sanctions Dispute

Kun Khalifat FC of Imo State has withdrawn from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following sanctions imposed on the club for missing...

Bonga FPSO Shutdown for Maintenance, Nigeria’s Oil Output to be Affected

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has announced the shutdown of the Bonga floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility for scheduled...

Traders Count Losses as Fresh Fire Ravages Kano’s Singa Market

Barely two months after a crippling fire outbreak, Singa Market in Kano metropolis has been hit by another inferno, leaving traders and residents...

South Africa to Host 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

With just 60 days to go, South Africa has been named the host for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Deputy...

Ademola Lookman Set to Join Atlético Madrid in €40m Deal

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is poised to join Atlético Madrid in a €40m transfer from Atalanta. The deal, reported by Fabrizio Romano, includes...

NNPCL Unveils Ambitious Gas Master Plan 2026 to Boost Economic Growth

Nigeria has taken a significant step towards harnessing its vast gas reserves to drive economic growth and industrialization with the launch of the...

FG’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading in Green Chambers

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has given the green light to the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, advancing it to the committee stage. The...

Kano Secures ₦1trn Rail Project After Governor’s High-Profile Defection to APC

Barely 48 hours after joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has secured a major win for...

17 Days to Go: Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Unveils Key Details

With the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon just 17 days away, final preparations are in top gear. Organizers have released the event’s...