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Why I revived National Sports Commission after nine years- President Tinubu

Nigeria, May 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has said that bringing back the National Sports Commission (NSC) is part of his plan to protect and grow sports in Nigeria, free from delays and bureaucratic b... Read More


Alleged Rape: South Africa deports popular Nigerian pastor, imposes five-year ban

Nigeria, May 19 -- The South African government has deported Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist and senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International (JDI), based in Durban. The 66-year-old was ar... Read More


Kwara Gov Abdulrazaq mourns as 37 die in boat crash

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has sent condolence messages to the families of the victims after a boat accident killed at least 37 traders returning home in Nige... Read More


JAMB, snafu or fubar?, By Uddin Ifeanyi

Nigeria, May 19 -- For a fleeting moment the JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) Registrar's tearful press conference looked like the denouement of a saga that has seen the manager of "Matr... Read More


Bello Turji's lieutenant killed in Sokoto airstrike as military intensifies offensives against bandits in North-west

Nigeria, May 19 -- Shaudo Alku, a lieutenant to notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, has been confirmed killed by a military airstrike in Sokoto State. According to a Facebook post by the Nigerian... Read More


U-20 AFCON: Nigeria's Flying Eagles edge Egypt on penalties to win bronze medals

Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured the bronze medal at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a tense penalty shootout victory over hosts Egypt at the 30 June Stadium in Cai... Read More


Federal High Court redeploys judges

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, has approved the redeployment of some judges of the court to new divisions across the country. A statement from the court's D... Read More


Tanzanian doctor nominated as next WHO regional director

Nigeria, May 19 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has nominated Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania as the next Regional Director for the African Region, following a meeting of the WHO Regional Committee ... Read More


First Holdco, Ecobank, Prestige top stock pick this week

Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigerian stocks continued on the path of gain last week, their fourth week of positive performance, with consumer goods stocks leading the advance this time around. That momentum h... Read More


NSF Gateway Games 2024: Teenagers shine with gold, bronze medals

Nigeria, May 19 -- In a thrilling start to the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, two teenagers from the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) contingent stole the spotlight in the women's 45kg weig... Read More