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Nasarawa United Edge Brave Westgate in President Federation Cup Round of 64 Clash

Nasarawa United Edge Brave Westgate in President Federation Cup Round of 64 Clash

By Aderonke Ojo   Westgate FC’s in the 2026 President Federation Cup came to an end on Tuesday  following a 3-1 defeat to Nigeria Premier Football League side, Nasarawa United FC, in the Round of 64 fixture played at the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Stadium, Ayingba, Kogi State. Despite

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Sports, Entertainments & Lifestyle

  • TotalEnergiesAFCON :Super Eagles up against Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea Bissau

    By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria will tango with familiar foes and joint-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea Bissau in the race for qualification to next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations finals to be jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The four teams are in Group L. Tuesday afternoon’s draw at the Egyptian

  • Four nations confirm joint bid to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

    By Aderonke Ojo CAPE TOWN, May 18,2026 (Reuters) South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations finals in what would be a first for the continent ‌with four countries staging a single event, though it would not be without precedent. Botswana Football

  • Nigeria Impresses at 2026 African Cycling Championships in Abuja

    By Aderonke Ojo  The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has applauded athletes, organisers and officials for the successful hosting of the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships and African Para-Cycling Championships in Abuja. The championships, which began on May 11, concluded on Sunday at the Moshood Abiola

  • NSC, NOC Laud BFN’s Two-Day Strategic Retreat on Repositioning Badminton for Sustainable Growt

    By Aderonke Ojo   The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has concluded its two-day strategic retreat aimed at repositioning badminton for sustainable growth, grassroots expansion, elite performance, and stronger contribution to Nigeria’s sports economy. The retreat, held from May 13 to 14, 2026, in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders in

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Business & Economy

New Era Begins: National Sports Commision Confirms Establishment of Nigerian Federation of American Football

New Era Begins: National Sports Commision Confirms Establishment of Nigerian Federation of American Football

  By Aderonke Ojo The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) has been formally confirmed as the official governing body responsible for the administration, growth, and development of American football in Nigeria, marking a decisive turning point for the sport nationwide. The official inauguration ceremony for the board, is scheduled

Politics & Governance

PDP NWC Suspends Damagum, Ologunagba, Arapaja, Others

PDP NWC Suspends Damagum, Ologunagba, Arapaja, Others

  The Peoples Democratic Party has plunged deeper into crisis as fresh divisions emerged within its leadership, with a faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announcing the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee.

Health, Science, Climate & Environment

NESDREA, others unlock economic opportunities in Carbon capture.

NESDREA, others unlock economic opportunities in Carbon capture.

NESDREA, others unlock economic opportunities in Carbon capture. Port Harcourt, April 10, 2026-The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESDREA) has reiterated its commitment to partner critical stakeholders towards promoting safer environment in carbon management. The Director-General, Prof. Innocent Barikor, made the statement at the launch of a platform

Crime & Security

FRSC trains driving school operators in innovative techniques

FRSC trains driving school operators in innovative techniques

Port Harcourt, May 15, 2026-The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is training driving school operators in evolving vehicle technology and modern road trends to enthrone decent road culture. Mr Shehu Muhammad, the FRSC Corps Marshal, stated this at the annual mandatory training for proprietors and instructors of driving

Facts Check

NSC congratulates team Nigeria for first gold at commonwealth weightlifting championship  in India

NSC congratulates team Nigeria for first gold at commonwealth weightlifting championship in India

  The National Sports Commission has applauded Didih Onome Omolola for winning gold in the women 53kg at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India today. This is coming after Ruth Nyong Asuquo won silver in the 48kg junior women category on Monday. An elated NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu

Culture & Tourism

Andoni LGA unveils “2025 Andoni Carnival’

Andoni LGA unveils “2025 Andoni Carnival’

  Andoni LGA unveils “2025 Andoni Carnival’ Andoni (Rivers), Nov. 27, 2025- Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers has further demonstrated commitment to tourism development as it announced the unveiling of the ‘2025 Andoni Carnival’. The unavailing slated for Nov. 28, 2025 would enable the council’s Chairman Hon. Lucky Otuo

Technology & Innovations

NESDREA, others unlock economic opportunities in Carbon capture.

NESDREA, others unlock economic opportunities in Carbon capture.

NESDREA, others unlock economic opportunities in Carbon capture. Port Harcourt, April 10, 2026-The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESDREA) has reiterated its commitment to partner critical stakeholders towards promoting safer environment in carbon management. The Director-General, Prof. Innocent Barikor, made the statement at the launch of a platform

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