Kida’s Tenure Elongation Rumours: It’s Not True, Says NBBF
BY ALABI KEHINDE PIUS The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has debunked the rumours that the Engr. Musa Kida-led board are scheming to elongate its tenure beyond its statutory provision and…
Associates Organise Five-city, Four-states Celebration As Prof Pat Utomi Clocks 70 On 6 February
Enugu, Asaba-Ibuzo, and Lagos are the main cities where associates of renowned scholar and public intellectual Prof Pat Utomi gather to celebrate his 70th birthday on 6 February 2026. Further…
ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Draws: Nigeria To Face Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, South Africa
BY ALABI KEHINDE PIUS Nigeria has been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa in Group 15 of the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, set to…
Poland 2026: Aduku Expresses Confidence As Falconets Ready For Senegal Clash In Ibadan
BY ALABI KEHINDE PIUS Head Coach Moses Aduku has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Nigeria U20 girls, Falconets, as the two-time FIFA World Cup silver-medalists continue preparations for…
Society Wants Mandatory Geoscientific Investigations Before Mining
BY OJELABI ABIOLA TENIGBOLA The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged relevant authorities to ensure mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining activity is carried out in the country. The…
Gusau Denies Any Altercation With CAF Vice President, Fouzi Lekjaa
BY AGBOGE ENIYE ESTHER President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has described as ‘total falsehood’, a report circulating in sections of the social media that he…
International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy Bagged GAB Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community Development
The International Centre for Protocol and Diplomacy (ICPD) has been awarded the prestigious Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Award in the category of Outstanding Contributions to Community Development. Presented at…
Defending the Right to Speak: Why Attacking Journalists for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights Threatens Democracy
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT In every democratic society, journalists play a crucial role in informing the public, challenging dominant narratives, and giving voice to marginalized communities. Their work often places…
Ipele Bandit Attack: Owo Is One Wants Urgent Comprehensive Security Framework To Stop Future Occurrence
The Owo Is One Association (OIOA), the apex socio-political, economic and cultural organisation of all Owo-speaking communities, strongly condemns the unprovoked and brazen attack by armed bandits on the peaceful…
When A Nation Drifts Into Rejecting And Criminalising Same-Sex Relationships In Nigeria
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most culturally diverse and religiously passionate nations. Across its regions, millions of citizens hold deeply rooted beliefs about morality, family and…