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Italian boxer who lost to Imane Khelif set to receive compensation prize money from IBA

The International Boxing Association (IBA) will award prize money equivalent to an Olympic champion to the Italian boxer who lost to Algerian ‘failed...

Paris 2024: Minister to AFN, NOC: Reinstate Ofili for 100m race

Following the exclusion of Favour Ofili from the 100m race, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has mandated the Athletic Federation...

Exclusive: Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Ministry of Sports knocks NOC, clarifies no deal with Active Black

The disparity in the outfits of Team Nigeria was a result of the shady deal the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) had with ‘Active...

Paris 2024: Nigerian officials subjected to extra scrutiny at airports in France

By Samuel Akpan in Paris As part of security measures, Nigerian delegates to the Olympic Games in Paris, France, faced additional hours of...

Paris 2024: Nigeria’s outing reflects its power, strength in diversity, says Sports Minister

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s vibrant and confident display at the opening ceremony of...

Just in: Paris 2024: Brazil beat the Super Falcons in opening game

Super Falcons of Nigeria have lost to Brazil in their opening game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In Bordeaux, France, Brazil legend Marta...

LG autonomy, minimum wage, others: Nigerian governors in closed-door meeting in Abuja

The 36 state governors under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja over the...

Tinubu officially welcomes ex-Senate President Anyim to APC in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu has formally welcomed former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Persecondnews reports that Governor Hope...

Paris 2024: Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic flame

American legendary rapper Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame in the final stretch before the opening ceremony of...

Pres. Tinubu’s commitment to tackling oil theft, pipeline vandalism unwavering – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to winning the war against oil theft...

Paris 2024: Two Canadian soccer team’s coaching staff deported over drone-spying scandal

After New Zealand informed police about the use of a drone to spy on their training session, police sent home two members of...

Mass trial of terrorism suspects resumes – FG

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, has said that the government has resumed mass trials of terrorism suspects in...

Transcorp Hotels achieve 188 percent growth in 2024 half year

Transcorp Hotels, the hospitality subsidiary of one of Africa’s leading listed conglomerates, Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), posted a profit before tax of...

Nepal plane crash claims 18 passengers, pilot sole survivor

A passenger plane crashed on takeoff in Kathmandu on Wednesday, with the pilot rescued from the flaming wreckage but all 18 others aboard...

Paris 2024: D’Tigress unveils final Olympic squad list

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has unveiled the final 12-player roster for the women’s national team, D’Tigress, ahead of the Olympics in Paris,...

Why FG injected N1trn palliatives into manufacturing sector – Finance Minister Edun

The Federal Government has disclosed that a total sum of N1 trillion was injected into the manufacturing sector as palliatives in 2023. Mr....