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NAqF : Navy Urges Diversification into Sailing, Rowing, Diving
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Aquatics Federation ( NAqF)has been urged to expand its focus beyond traditional swimming to embrace other aquatic disciplines, including sailing, rowing, kayaking, and diving, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s aquatic sports landscape. The charge was given by Rear Admiral J.N. Maman, Chief of
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Sports, Entertainments & Lifestyle
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NSC Rewards Majekodunmi Afusat with ₦3 Million as Appreciation Tour Continues
By Aderonke Ojo The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Thursday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola was presented with a cheque of ₦3 million. The presentation forms part of the NSC’s
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Bayelsa State Government, Nilayo Sports Management Limited Announce Maiden Yenagoa City International 10KM Race
By Aderonke Ojo The Bayelsa State Government has officially announced the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, a landmark sporting event designed to position the state as a premier destination for global sports tourism. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, the inaugural race is owned by the
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NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Storms Secondary Schools to Appreciate Stellar Young Nigerian Athletes
By Aderonke Ojo ….Teenagers Aidan, Tofunmi gets reward for exceptional swimming year The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, has embarked on an appreciation tour of secondary schools, to honour Nigeria’s brightest young stars. The initiative, which began with visit to the secondary school
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Best Talent FC Storm Ibadan to Tackle RFO Academy
By Faith Akindele Best Talent Football Club will depart Mowe,Ogun State for Ibadan, today Thursday 5th March, 2026 to slug it out tomorrow in a friendly match against RFO Academy at the University of Ibadan Main Bowl. According to the Chairman of the Ogun State Football giant, Adeyinka Adeyemo, he
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Business & Economy
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
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
Ogoni Youths decry lack of funding of FUET
By Elizabeth.A. Ogoni Youths decry lack of funding orf federal university of environment and technology, Port Harcourt, Feb. 1, 2026- Some concerned youths and civil society groups in Ogoni have expressed worries over the lack of funding of the newly established Federal University of Environment Technology(FUET)located in Ogoniland. According to
Crime & Security
Outgoing NNC boss expresses confidence in Nigeria’s defence strategies
Outgoing NNC boss expresses confidence in Nigeria’s defence strategies Eleme(Rivers) Nov. 23, 2025- Rear Admiral Haruna Zego, the outgoing Commandant, Nigeria Naval Collage (NNC), Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers, has expressed confidence in the country’s defence strategies. Zego who spoke at a sendoff in his honour in Ebubu,
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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 (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
Ogoni Youths decry lack of funding of FUET
By Elizabeth.A. Ogoni Youths decry lack of funding orf federal university of environment and technology, Port Harcourt, Feb. 1, 2026- Some concerned youths and civil society groups in Ogoni have expressed worries over the lack of funding of the newly established Federal University of Environment Technology(FUET)located in Ogoniland. According to
































