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ITTF World Championship: Aruna Quadri falls to Calderano, but cements African greatness in Doha

Nigeria, May 24 -- In a contest that carried the weight of history and hope for African table tennis, Nigeria's Quadri Aruna saw his run at the 2025 ITTF World Championships come to an abrupt end on T... Read More


South East Development Commission eyes $1 billion asset base

Nigeria, May 24 -- The South East Development Commission (SEDC) said it is targeting a $1 billion asset base through its South East Investment Company (SEIC) by 2035 and a $50 million South East Ventu... Read More


NSF: Oyo's 13-year-old swimmer Michelle Ibidapo grabs gold, targets Olympic glory

Nigeria, May 24 -- The Oyo State swimmer, who hopes to represent Nigeria at the Olympics one day, took a major leap forward in her journey by clinching gold in the women's 1,500m freestyle at the ongo... Read More


Gunmen kill man, two wives, daughter

Nigeria, May 24 -- Gunmen have killed four family members in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The incident happened on Thursday morning in Isseke, a community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Ana... Read More


Court jails 12 Filipinos for cyber-terrorism, fraud

Nigeria, May 24 -- The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced 12 Philippine nationals to one-year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are a... Read More


Wike orders sealing of PDP secretariat, CBN, 4,792 other properties in Abuja

Nigeria, May 24 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said that starting Monday, it will take possession of properties affected by the revocation of 4,794 land titles for non-payment ... Read More


NSF: Team Ogun shines at Gateway Games with gold in 4x400m Mixed Relay

Nigeria, May 24 -- Team Ogun delivered a standout performance at the 2024 National Sports Festival, claiming gold in the 4x400m mixed relay on Friday evening at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta... Read More


NSF: Team Ogun targets bronze after cricket semifinal losses at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 24 -- Team Ogun's pursuit of cricket gold at the 2024 National Sports Festival came to an end on Friday as both the men's and women's squads fell short in their T20 semifinal matches at t... Read More


NSF: Taiwo Ogunbanwo ends 15-year reign of Nigeria's top shooter, clinches gold for Team Ogun in 10m air rifle

Nigeria, May 23 -- It was a scene of raw energy and jubilation inside the Cinema Hall of the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, as Taiwo Ogunbanwo delivered a stunning upset to claim gold in the... Read More


Defection: Eno tells unwilling officials to resign, vows not to relinquish Akwa Ibom PDP structure

Nigeria, May 23 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has finally confirmed he is leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculations on h... Read More