The Nigeria Fencing Federation has announced a 12-member squad set to compete at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, taking place at Charterhouse in Lagos from 25 to 29 June 2025. This tournament marks just the third occasion that the continental event has been hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa, following previous editions held in Senegal (2002) and…
In a terrible blow to Nigerian athletics, Sprint Star Favour Ofili has reportedly decided to change her international allegiance to Turkey, effective May 31, 2025. This move has raised concerns among sports officials and fans alike. Ofili’s decision stems from her frustrations with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), representing a considerable loss for the…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), club structures, funding mechanisms and officiating to meet the modern football environment. In a heartfelt statement shared on his official Facebook page, Musa expressed admiration for the African clubs currently participating in the ongoing FIFA Club World…
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reportedly put forward an ultimatum to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen regarding his future at the club. According to reports from TMW, the Istanbul-based side are prepared to activate the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract, should the forward continue to remain unresponsive. Despite the club’s willingness to secure…
A leading Nigerian civil society group has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to request an official investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the deteriorating security crisis in Benue State. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), in a strongly worded letter made public on Saturday, urged the President to take decisive international…
In a significant security breakthrough, the Nigerian Army has rescued two hostages and detained eight suspected kidnappers during a raid in Kwara State. According to a statement from the 22 Armoured Brigade, troops from the Forward Operating Base in Patigi launched a targeted operation on Saturday following actionable intelligence about a criminal camp near Latandaji…
President Bola Tinubu has urged his West African colleagues on the need to urgently activate the ECOWAS Standby Force to deal with terrorism in the sub-region. The Nigerian leader expressed concern over the slow pace of its operation, stressing the need to move from concept to reality in the collective fight against terrorism. Tinubu raised…
The newly appointed Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has described his appointment as a product of divine favour. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin on Sunday, Shaibu promised to align his leadership with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. The…
A thunderstorm accompanied by severe lightning has claimed the lives of 32 cows in a remote village in Ogun State, Nigeria, in what officials are describing as a freak act of nature. The tragedy unfolded in Osara village, part of the Obantoko community, during a heavy rainstorm on Saturday. Local reports indicate that the animals…
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that struck Konduga in north-eastern Borno State, describing the attack as a “cowardly and desperate act” by terrorist elements targeting soft civilian locations. The condemnation came in an official statement issued on Sunday by the President’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu expressed heartfelt condolences to the…
