May 17, 2025
Favour Ofili Breaks Women’s 150m World Record
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili made history at the Adidas Atlanta City Games, shattering the women’s 150m world record with a stunning time of 15.85 seconds (2.0 m/s tailwind). Ofili’s electrifying performance marked the first time a woman has broken the 16-second barrier in the event, eclipsing the previous record of 16.23 seconds set by Bahamas’ Shaunae […]
Crystal Palace Claims Historic FA Cup Win Over Manchester City
Crystal Palace etched their name into the history books, securing their first major trophy with a stunning 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Eberechi Eze emerged as the hero for Palace, capping a brilliant counter-attack in the 16th minute by calmly converting Daniel Munoz’s pinpoint cross. The goal […]
Bayelsa Queens Crowned NWFL Champions
Bayelsa Queens have clinched the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six title, amassing 10 points to finish ahead of Nasarawa Amazons with a commanding 4-1 victory over Naija Ratels on Saturday. Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Honourable Daniel Igali, congratulated the team in a personally signed message, praising their exceptional skill, teamwork, […]
Abeokuta Set to Host Africa U-18/20 Athletics Championship
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has commended the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) inspection team for their professional and thorough evaluation of facilities for the upcoming Africa U-18/20 Athletics Championship, scheduled for July 16-20, 2025, in Abeokuta. The four-member CAA team, led by Director General Lamine Faty of […]
NSF: Ogun Governor Unveils Cash Rewards for Athletes
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced cash rewards to honor athletes representing the state at the Gateway Games 2024, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports. In a statement released today, Governor Abiodun revealed that all accredited athletes currently in camp will receive ₦50,000 each within 24 hours as a token […]
Hunters Capture two Suspected Kidnappers in Owo Forest
In a bold and coordinated operation, local hunters in Owo, the administrative headquarters of Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State, successfully apprehended two individuals suspected to be members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in the area. According to eyewitness accounts and emerging viral footage, the suspects were captured in a remote forest believed […]
Tinubu Arrives Rome for Pope Leo XIV inauguration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome on Saturday, May 17, 2025, to attend the solemn mass marking the commencement of the pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and new spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The installation mass will take place on Sunday, May 18, at St. […]
Wike Dismisses Presidential Rumours, Pledges Loyalty to Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has categorically denied widespread speculation suggesting that he may vie for Nigeria’s presidency in the 2027 general elections. Wike, who is a prominent political figure and a former governor of Rivers State, addressed these rumours during an interview with BBC News Pidgin, where he reaffirmed […]
Wike Refers to Fubara as His Political Son Amid Ongoing Crisis
That one is not a battle. Fubara is my boy, he is my son, why will I fight with him? I’m only fighting against people who want to steal what they did not work for The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly reaffirmed his personal and political relationship with the […]
Humanitarian Havoc: Cash Distribution Stampede Claims Lives
The tragic event unfolded as hundreds of residents, mostly displaced persons and vulnerable families affected by years of insurgency, gathered at the payment centre in anticipation of receiving a flat-rate cash payment of N28,500 A devastating stampede during a humanitarian cash distribution exercise has left three people dead and 21 others injured in Bama, Borno […]