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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


NSF: Team Ogun's surprise medal haul lights up Gateway Games Chess event

Nigeria, May 27 -- In what will be remembered as one of the inspiring stories of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Team Ogun defied the odds on home soil to clinch three well-earned medals in the Che... Read More


NSF: Ogun stuns Golden Eaglets to reach men's football final at Gateway Games 2024

Nigeria, May 26 -- In a pulsating semi-final clash at the 2024 National Sports Festival, host state Ogun delivered a stunning performance to defeat the Golden Eaglets (Nigeria U-17 national team) 2-1 ... Read More