By Victor Okoye Nigeria is to host the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Professional Championships in October 2026, marking its first professional bodybuilding event, which will include the launch of a national Fitness and Bodybuilding League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the international professional bodybuildingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) on Monday inaugurated a 14-member Renewed Hope Agenda Peer Review Group (RHAPRG) to review the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The inauguration, which coincided with the Forum’s General Meeting and Congress in Abuja, was aimedContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nigeria and UNESCO are training members of Oban Community in Cross River on biodiversity businesses around the Oban Biosphere Reserve for its conservation and sustainable development. It is in line with the Nigeria-UNESCO Biodiversity Business in Oban Biosphere Reserve, Omo Biosphere Reserve, and Shere Hills Reserve Nigeria:Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the environment sector have urged the Federal Government to designate Katampe Hill and Waterfalls as a National Park. The Former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi and other environmentalists made the call during the official unveiling of the “Where RiversContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged journalists in the country to embrace ethical reportage on child rights. UNICEF Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, stated this in her keynote address at a two-day training for journalists on Ethical Journalism and Child Reporting on MondayContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Nigerian inline skater and youth advocate, Sylvester Phadion, is set to attempt two Guinness World Records on Dec.7 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Phadion stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said that the record-breaking attempt wouldContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The newly elected President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adeniyi, is optimistic about the future of wrestling in the country, citing the successful election as a sign of progress and reform in Nigerian sports. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed-door session followed their recent appointment, which the PresidencyContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Managing Director (MD) of Independent Newspapers, Mr Steve Omanufeme, says purposeful leadership remains vital for community and national development. Omanufeme said this at the Ozoro Progress Union (OPU) Delegates’ Conference, held for indigenes of OzoroContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Court has called for stronger collaboration between its College of Judges and support staff to enhance shared commitment to excellence, professionalism, integrity and effective justice delivery. Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, the Court’s President, stated this at the court’s 2025 Judicial Retreat with the theme, “Efficiency andContinue Reading
