Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass for Galatasaray on Saturday, netting a hat-trick in their dominant 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor. The Nigerian striker’s stellar performance not only propelled his team closer to the Turkish Super Lig title but also served as a timely warning to Rwanda and Zimbabwe ahead of Nigeria’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed concerns that the exit of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the party will impact President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027. According to the APC, El-Rufai’s departure will not affect Tinubu’s re-election bid, as the party’s structure and setup do not facilitate marginalization of any region.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the loading cost of petrol, lowering it from N825 per litre to N815 per litre on Thursday. The move intensifies competition in Nigeria’s downstream sector, prompting shifts in market dynamics. Industry reports indicate that marketers are capitalizing on the N10 price reduction, choosing to source directly
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has confirmed Umuahia, Abia State, as the host city for this year’s National Under-12 and Under-15 Handball Championships. The weeklong event is scheduled to run from March 18 to March 25, with teams expected to arrive and undergo mandatory age verification screenings on March 18 and 19. Competitive matches
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Daniel Igali, has called on the National Sports Commission and the Main Organising Committee of the National Sports Festival in Ogun State to include traditional wrestling known as “Kuwa” and canoeing as part of the events for the festival. Igali made the call when he received Bayelsa athletes who represented
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has thrown his weight behind the South West Games 2025, describing the tournament as a revolutionary initiative that will unlock unprecedented opportunities for youth empowerment and socio-economic development in the region. Governor Adeleke gave this endorsement while receiving the president of the South West Games 2025, Lanre Alfred, and
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has appealed for additional funding from the Federal Government to support the commission’s activities. Key Areas of Focus INEC has identified several critical areas that require attention ahead of the 2027 polls. These include:
In a bid to boost academic excellence and curb distractions, the Anambra State Government has prohibited students from using mobile phones in schools. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed that the ban was necessitated by the alarming rate at which students were becoming increasingly distracted by social media and other phone-related activities.
Forty Nigerian nationals have been deported from Algeria as part of a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the North African country. The deported Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. According to reports, the deportees were arrested by Algerian authorities for residing in the country without valid documents. Many
Hundreds of HIV doctors and researchers have issued a stark warning to the Trump administration, urging it to reverse sweeping cuts to international aid funding. They argue that these reductions are inflicting “catastrophic harm” on global health efforts, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Historically, the United States has been the largest donor of humanitarian
