The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved swiftly to secure the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, agreeing to a new long-term contract that will keep the Franco-Malian tactician in charge until 2030. The extension comes amid growing reports that the Algerian Football Federation had identified Chelle as a leading candidate to take…
Heavy rainfall swept across Lagos on July 3, leaving several major roads submerged, stranding motorists and disrupting business activities as flash floods once again exposed the city’s drainage challenges. Areas including Lekki Phase 1, the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku experienced severe flooding after an intense downpour overwhelmed drainage systems. Videos…
Political tensions ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election escalated on Friday after Governor Ademola Adeleke and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu exchanged sharp remarks over allegations that suspected criminals were being sheltered inside the Government House in Osogbo. During a security meeting attended by political stakeholders, the IGP revealed that he…
Team Nigeria has officially begun its journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with President Bola Tinubu urging the country’s athletes to compete with integrity while the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiled global sportswear brand PUMA as the team’s new official kit partner. Speaking during the presidential send-off ceremony at the State House…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cutting the rate by ₦50 per litre to ₦1,075 per litre in its fourth petrol price reduction within a month. The latest adjustment, which took immediate effect, lowers the ex-gantry price from ₦1,125 per litre and brings the refinery’s…
Nigeria has secured a $1.25 billion financing package from the World Bank aimed at accelerating economic reforms, creating jobs and unlocking private sector-led growth under a new long-term partnership framework. The funding forms part of the World Bank’s new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2026–2032, which is designed to support Nigeria’s efforts to stimulate investment,…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has invited its Member Associations (MAs) that represents 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON) 2028, 2032 and 2036. The CAF AFCON competition is the biggest sporting event in Africa and is also amongst the biggest sporting events in the world…
The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with locally made Adire fabric, following widespread public speculation. The debate began after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, spoke about ongoing reforms to the NYSC during a television interview, where…
The Leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has named Nigeria’s Shot Put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as the nation’s captain (Male) for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. The U.S-based 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist will co-lead the Nigerian team alongside two time Olympic Champion, Folashade Oluwafemilayo who is the female captain for Team…
The Nigeria Police Force has launched a nationwide crackdown on vehicles with concealed, altered or missing number plates, warning that offenders will face arrest, vehicle impoundment and prosecution. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu issued the directive during a meeting with senior police officers, ordering Commissioners of Police, tactical commanders and heads of formations across the…
