The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, on Wednesday, led a high powered delegation to the site where a mini sports stadium will be constructed in Wamba Local Government Area of the State. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Public Relations, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth…
By Moses Uzuakpundu In a move widely hailed by analysts and international observers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the full repayment of the $3.4 billion loan secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This repayment marks a major fiscal milestone and positions Nigeria more favorably in…
By Moses Uzuakpundu The Federal Government’s decision to roll out free education across 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) starting in August 2025 is a transformative policy that deserves commendation. Spearheaded under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and embedded in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, this initiative is not…
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended Governor Adedapo Abiodun of Ogun State for showering players and officials of the senior women national teams of Nigeria and Cameroon with monetary gifts following the two teams’ international friendly match in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Tuesday. Nine-time African champions Nigeria swept past the Lionesses in the…
Following its earlier expression of condolences, a high-level delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) has concluded a condolence visit to the Government and people of Kano State, as well as families of victims of the tragic road accident involving members of the state’s contingent returning from the 2024 National Sports Festival. Led by Director…
Heartland FC has commiserated with the people of Kano state, Nigeria, at the demise of over 20 Team Kano athletes, officials and journalists who died on their way back to the pyramid city after representing the state at the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival. The Team Kano representatives were only 50 kilometres close to home…
As part of efforts to promote sports development at the grassroot, the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge has announced the maiden edition of a 10 kilometer Asaba International road race scheduled to hold on 5 October 2025. The traditional ruler, Wednesday made this known in a press briefing with newsmen at his palace…
Central African international and Katsina United Fc shot stopper, Kolimba Alladoum has received award of excellence by sports loving People of Katsina State . The Dikko Warriors shot stopper Alladoum Kolimba earned the recognition following his outstanding performance during the just concluded 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season . Kolimba Alladoum recorded 16 Cleansheet out…
The management of the Nigeria National League side Basira Football Club Lafia has granted its players and technical crew a one-month break after a successful 2024/2025 season. Chairman of the Club Ahmed Usman Egye (PhD) disclosed the break to the club media officer, Ramalan Abubakar, after earlier giving directive to the technical crew. He said…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a firm warning to members of the State Executive Council, emphasizing that performance, rather than tale bearing will determine their continued stay in office. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of eight newly built duplexes at the Commissioners’ Quarters in Asaba, the governor praised his commissioners…
