By Aderonke Ojo Africa’s top para badminton player, Eniola Bolaji, won the 2026 Egypt International Championship on Sunday at the New Capital Indoor Hall in Cairo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Paralympic bronze medallist defeated Turkey’s world number seven, Halime Yildiz, 2–0 (21–10, 21–4). The 2026 EgyptContinue Reading
By Sunday John Nasarawa United returned to winning ways with a 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in matchday 21 of the 2025/2026 NPFL on Sunday. The match at Lafia Township Stadium earned the Solid Miners maximum points, lifting them to fourth place on the league table. Anas Yusuf opened scoringContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling insecurity in Edo during the 2025 West African Social Activities (WASSA). Opening the colourful event, Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, said the Army would consolidate operational gains to ensure residents live and tradeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Digital Green Nigeria has pledged sustained collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to deploy digital solutions addressing Nigeria’s extension service gaps. David Edimu, Country Lead for Digital Green Nigeria, made the pledge during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Zubairu Idris An estimated 3million followers of Tijaniyya Islamic Sect from within and outside the country, on Saturday, converged on Katsina for the celebration of Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass’ Maulud, 2026. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event which took place at Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina, wasContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife, says the Nigerian Army recorded huge successes in 2025, in spite of security challenges in the country. Nnebeife disclosed this during the celebration of the 2025 West African Social Activities (WASA) of the division onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have charged the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to take decisive action against recurring infrastructure failures and the menace of quackery in the engineering profession. They made the call at the investiture of Ali Rabiu as the 35thContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt to clinch the third position in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo Sports Commission on Friday honoured a weightlifting prodigy, Favour Cornelius, with cash rewards following her outstanding performance at the 4th African Youth Games held in Angola in December 2025. Cornelius, who represented Team Nigeria in the 44kg female weightlifting category, won three gold medals atContinue Reading
By Martins Abochol The Taraba Government in collaboration with the Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has graduated youth fabricators in the state. Mr Irmiya Musa, VCDP State Programme Coordinator (SPC), while speaking at the event on Friday in Jalingo, said thatContinue Reading
