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FIRS denies owing ground rent, demands apology over office seal-off

Nigeria, May 27 -- The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has denied claims that it owes ground rent on any of its Abuja properties and has demanded a public apology from the Federal Capital Territ... Read More


Nigeria's Wahid Oshodi bids for re-election as ITTF Vice President

Nigeria, May 27 -- All eyes are on Nigeria's Wahid Oshodi as he prepares to contest one of the eight available seats for Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). ... Read More


NSF: Record-breakers Patience Okon-George, Emmanuel Ojeli light up Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 27 -- On Monday, the Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta reached a new gear as veteran Nigerian quarter-miler Patience Okon-George and Emmanuel Ojeli delivered two of the festival's most elect... Read More


NSF: Wrestling legend Blessing Oborududu to retire at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 27 -- Nigerian wrestling veteran and Olympic medalist Blessing Oborududu will officially retire from competitive wrestling at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. Her f... Read More


Naira Abuse: 'Nobody should condemn Tompolo, Nigerians know we've invited him for questioning' - EFCC Chairperson

Nigeria, May 27 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided an update on the Naira abuse case involving Niger Delta militant leader, Government 'Tompolo' Ekpemupolo. PREMIUM T... Read More


ZAM asks Dutch govt to suspend support for Tanzania after torture scandal

Nigeria, May 27 -- ZAM, a Netherlands-based media organisation, has called on the Dutch government to suspend its immigration support programme in Tanzania and stop supporting the repression of human ... Read More


Children's Day: Tinubu condemns bullying, outlines govt's efforts to protect Nigerian children

Nigeria, May 27 -- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned child bullying in Nigeria and across the world. The Nigerian leader, in a statement to mark this year's Children's Day, held annually on ... Read More


NSF: Barakat Quadre shines at Gateway Games, delivers double gold for Delta

Nigeria, May 27 -- Barakat Quadre proved her mettle as Nigeria's undisputed queen of the court, delivering a commanding performance at the Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta. The US-based tennis star led... Read More


Ekiti govt pledges support for victims as rainstorm destroys over 60 houses in communities

Nigeria, May 27 -- Ekiti State Government on Monday deployed a team to assess the damage caused by a recent rainstorm, which caused extensive damage to public and private properties in parts of Omuo E... Read More


NSF: Hosts Ogun defeats Kogi, FCT to reach Handball final at Gateway Games 2024

Nigeria, May 27 -- Ogun State handball teams have taken a giant leap toward glory at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024, defeating Kogi State and the FCT in a tense semifinal clash to earn coveted spots i... Read More