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Odeyemi Fires Crown FC to Victory as Sporting Lagos Grinds Out Win in 2025 Gold Cup Opener
The 2025 Gold Cup kicked off with decisive action on Monday as Crown FC and Sporting Lagos secured hard-fought victories in their opening...
NFF Officially Blames Dessers for Costly World Cup Qualifying Draw, Labels Performance “Unacceptable”
In an unprecedented and scathing official communiqué, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has publicly singled out striker Cyriel Dessers for blame following...
Resident Doctors in Abuja Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike Over “Systemic Failure”
Medical services at public hospitals in the nation’s capital were significantly disrupted on Monday as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the...
Wike’s Allies Sweep Rivers LG Polls in Major Blow to Governor Fubara
Port Harcourt – The political landscape of Rivers State has shifted decisively in favor of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,...
Finnish Court Jails Pro-Biafra Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa for Six Years
HELSINKI – In a landmark ruling, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Nigerian-Finnish separatist leader Simon Ekpa to six years...
El-Rufai Declares He Won’t Run for Any Office in 2027
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has announced that he will not run for any political office in the 2027 general elections. The...
Nigeria Increases Passport Fees for Domestic Applicants
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining international passports for applicants within the country, effective...
U.S. Court Sentences Nigerian Monarch to 56 Months for Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Fraud
A Nigerian monarch with dual U.S. citizenship has been sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for orchestrating a widespread fraud scheme that...
Nigeria Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Joins Paris Saint-Germain
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has completed a high-profile move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a two-year contract ahead of the...
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Adamawa, Heartland Queens finally relegated – Falode
*Adamawa, Heartland Queens finally relegated – Falode* The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, Tuesday afternoon after the close of...
Emir of Ilorin Donates Giant Cow to Kwara United in Honour of Federation Cup Victory
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and celebration, the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has donated...
Asisat Oshoala Debunks Fake Retirement News, Stays Focused on South Africa Clash
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumors circulating about her retirement from football, expressing shock at the false reports. The...
RIVERS OF BABYLON
It started out as a song playing in my subconscious, then I started humming it around the house and the office, then I...
Nigeria and Brazil Forge Historic Link with Direct Flight Agreement
In a landmark move set to reshape travel and commerce between two continents, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federative Republic...
2027 Presidency: Makinde, Others Position Themselves for PDP Ticket, Party Aims for Unity
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is already witnessing intense internal manoeuvring,...
Razak Omotoyossi, Who Put Benin Football on the Map, Dies at 38
The beautiful game has lost one of its most vibrant and determined stars. Razak Omotoyossi, the prolific striker who became a legend for...
Super Eagles Player Handed Two-Month Ban for Illegal Betting
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been banned from football for two months due to illegal betting activities, as confirmed...
Asisat Oshoala Debunks Fake Retirement News, Stays Focused on South Africa Clash
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumors circulating about her retirement from football, expressing shock at the false reports. The...
For National Institute For Sports (NIS) To Thrive, Young Professionals Must Have A Seat At The Table
By Sayo Owolabi The recent appointment of a 32-member Advisory Committee by the Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip...
World’s Oldest Marathon Runner, Fauja Singh, Dies at 114 in Hit-and-Run
Fauja Singh, the world-renowned centenarian marathon runner who inspired millions with his late-in-life athletic achievements, has died at the age of 114. Singh...
Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most iconic footballers and a legendary goalkeeper who stood between the posts during the Super Eagles’ golden...
Tinubu Makes Bold Replacement in Key Federal Agency
In a significant shake-up within Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Idris Olorunnimbe from his position as Chairman...
