Matthew Kuti’s steady climb on the global table tennis stage has triggered a reshuffling of Nigeria’s male player rankings, with the youngster overtaking former African Games champion Olajide Omotayo in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) update for Week 32 of the 2025 season. Kuti’s recent surge—powered by his West Africa Regional Championships triumph […]
A community-focused initiative titled “First Response for All” has been launched in Lagos, aiming to equip residents with vital emergency response skills across the city. The campaign is a joint effort between Betway, the Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, Ojuse Foundation, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society. Described as a “groundbreaking initiative,” it seeks […]
A community leader and official of the Petroleum Products and Retail Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Joseph Obele, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s decision to retain ownership of the Port Harcourt Refinery, rejecting any plans to privatise it. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Obele — who serves as […]
Nigeria has been awarded the hosting rights for the second edition of the African School Games scheduled for 2027, beating strong contenders like Kenya and South Africa. The announcement came shortly after the conclusion of the inaugural edition in Algeria on Tuesday, where Team Nigeria finished fourth with a total of 25 medals — six […]
Former Belgium international and ex-Genk goalkeeper, Jacky Mathijssen, has weighed in on the striker dilemma at KRC Genk, calling for Tolu Arokodare’s inclusion in the starting lineup despite the club’s plans to sell him. The 24-year-old Nigerian forward, who clinched the Belgian Pro League golden boot last season with 21 goals under manager Thorsten Fink, […]
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has faulted the National Assembly’s ongoing constitutional amendment process, insisting that only an entirely new constitution, shaped by the will of the people, can address Nigeria’s deep-rooted governance issues. While the 10th National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Constitution Review has begun work on altering parts of the 1999 Constitution […]
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has strongly criticised what he described as the dangerous trend of appointing corrupt and incompetent individuals into Nigeria’s highest political offices. Speaking at a public forum, Sanusi stated unequivocally that “thieves shouldn’t be rewarded with ministerial appointments,” warning […]
Former Lagos State Governor and current Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being credited for a humanitarian initiative during his tenure as governor that provided free medical surgeries to individuals with serious health conditions, including children born with leg deformities and other physical impairments. According to accounts from those familiar with the program, Tinubu […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has called on the people of the South-East to throw their support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, insisting that the region is now reaping the benefits of political alignment with the centre. Umahi, who spoke during a political […]
*Kwam 1 in Airport Row The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the conduct of legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as Kwam 1), following a recent disruption at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident, which involved a violation of safety protocols and a confrontation with […]
