Next Generation Polo Championship to empower young Nigerian players
Founder of the Next Generation Polo Championship and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Polo Company, Fatima Mohammed, has said the newly unveiled platform will create opportunities for emerging players and attract a new generation of enthusiasts to polo.
Malawi make history, reach first-ever WAFCON final after beating Algeria 3-1
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1 in a thrilling semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday.
How LASU’s Aerospace Engineering graduate, Adebanjo Oluolamide, achieved 4.97 CGPA
For Adebanjo Oluolamide, graduating from Lagos State University with a 4.97 CGPA was the culmination of years of academic discipline, research and relentless focus.
Xavi agrees deal to become new Netherlands coach
Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has agreed to become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team.
Osun Election: NHRC seeks Fadahunsi’s arrest as Adeyanju writes UK, US for visa ban
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate suspension and arrest of the Senator for Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for allegedly inciting his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll in the state. The Commission, in a statement signed by its […]
Osun Election: PDP accuses APC of treating election as war, blood price for power
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of treating the Osun governorship election as a do-or-die contest, alleging that its rhetoric suggests bloodshed could be the price for retaining political power. The party said the increasingly combative tone around the election was dangerous, stressing that […]
Voter apathy: Youth silence is killing democracy — PDP
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned that voter apathy among young Nigerians is weakening the country’s democracy, urging youths to convert their numerical strength into electoral power by actively participating in elections and governance. The warning came yesterday in Abuja at the party’s 2026 International Youth Day programme, where […]
Osun Election: Act now, don’t wait until after the damage – Accord tells EU
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Accord Party has appealed to the European Union, EU, to urgently deploy preventive diplomacy to ease mounting political tension in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, warning that international action after violence or electoral damage would come too late. With the August 15 poll only days away, the party […]
Tinubu, AbdulRazaq praised as new Army battalion begins operations in Kwara
Traditional rulers, community leaders and residents of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for facilitating the establishment of a Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran. The stakeholders said the deployment would strengthen security in Kwara South and improve the protection of communities in the area. They […]
Navy, Army, Police rescue 13 kidnap victims in Kogi, arrest six drug suspects in Rivers
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, has rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kogi State and arrested six suspected drug peddlers in Rivers State. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He […]
Solar eclipse sweeps across UK, parts of Europe
According to the BBC, observers at Calton Hill in Edinburgh watched as the Moon gradually moved across the Sun, with sunspots reportedly visible through a telescope.
Dangote Cement, Ibese, FRSC strengthen partnership to advance road safety in Ogun
By Faith Odukomaiya Efforts aimed at further enhancing road safety in Ogun State has received a boost following fresh collaborative engagement between the Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant and the State Sector Command for safer road use and general safety advocacy. Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant reaffirmed its commitment to promoting safer roads and strengthening […]
American Cola launches Ilupeju Creative Court with sports contests
By Enitan Abdultawab American Cola has unveiled its newly renovated basketball court in Ilupeju, Lagos, as part of its efforts to support grassroots basketball and provide better facilities for young talents in the community. The unveiling, held in partnership with the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, also featured the presentation of new jerseys to the […]
Otti backs South-East’s first national park in Abia
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has endorsed the establishment of the first national park in the South-East, directing the identification of a suitable forest reserve for the project. Otti gave the approval when he received a delegation from the National Park Service, led by its Governing Council Chairman, Dr […]
Osun Election: Ex-PDP guber aspirant endorses Adeleke
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Mr Adebayo Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adedamola was nominated by a faction of the PDP for the election and polled 919 out of […]
My faith shapes my comedy — Mr Aloy
Nigerian actor and content entrepreneur, Emmanuel Chinedum Okonkwo, popularly known as Mr Aloy, has said his Christian faith plays a major role in shaping his comedy and determining the kind of content he produces. Mr Aloy, who is known for family-oriented comedy, social commentary and moral-themed content, said his Christian convictions influence the subjects he […]
