July 25, 2025
NOA Honours Sporting Legends, Stakeholders at National Convention
The Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA) honored 18 distinguished individuals on Thursday, July 24, during its 3rd National Convention, celebrating the invaluable contributions of past Olympians and prominent stakeholders to sports development in Nigeria. The prestigious event, held at Zeus Paradise Hotel, Mabushi, Abuja, formed a key part of the association’s three-day national summit themed “The […]
Cultists Kill FCT Officer, Attack Police Station After Raid
A tragic confrontation between operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command and suspected cultists has claimed the life of a police officer and a local vigilante in the Bakassi area of Yimitu Village, located along the Apo-Waru axis of Abuja. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 24, during a targeted security operation. Acting […]
President Tinubu Meets 1999 Set of Former Governors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, received members of the 1999 class of governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as part of ongoing political consultations with key stakeholders across the country. The delegation of former governors was led by ex-Delta State Governor, James Ibori, who was among the pioneers of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic governance […]
Trump Says Hamas Will Be ‘Hunted Down’
US President Donald Trump has placed the blame for the apparent collapse of Gaza peace talks squarely on Hamas, stating that the group is refusing to agree to a truce because it fears what comes after all Israeli captives are released. Trump’s comments at the White House suggest that the US and Israel are not […]
India’s Commits $565 Million Boost to Maldives Infrastructure
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged a $565 million credit line to the Maldives, a strategic archipelago in the Indian Ocean, as part of a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and boost infrastructure development. Modi’s two-day visit to the Maldives aims to enhance India’s development partnership with the island nation, where India competes with […]
Trump Signals Positive Meeting with Powell on US Interest Rates
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about his meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting that the central bank’s head might be willing to lower interest rates. The two men met on Thursday at the US central bank’s headquarters in Washington, where Trump criticized the cost of renovating two historic buildings. “We had […]
UK Doctors Begin Five-Day Strike Despite PM’s Plea
Thousands of UK doctors have launched a five-day strike after talks with the Labour government for a new pay increase failed to reach a deal. The doctors were out on picket lines outside hospitals, protesting the government’s refusal to meet their demands for a significant pay rise. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appealed to the doctors, […]
NPFL Transfer: Nurudeen Aweroro Appointed Head Coach of Shooting Stars SC
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have officially announced the appointment of Nurudeen Aweroro as the new Head Coach of the club, ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Aweroro has penned a one-year contract, with an option to extend based on performance. His arrival marks the beginning of a new […]
Gunmen Kill Scores in Night Attack on Imo Communities
A deadly attack by armed assailants on Thursday night has thrown several communities in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, into deep mourning. The assault, which took place between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., reportedly claimed the lives of numerous youths in the Umualaoma, Ndiakunwanta, and Ndiejezie communities. Eyewitnesses recounted that the […]
D’Tigers Unveil 17-Man Provisional Squad for 2025 FIBA AfroBasket
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released a 17-man provisional roster for the senior men’s national team, D’Tigers, ahead of the 2025 Men’s FIBA AfroBasket Championship, scheduled to take place in Angola from August 12 to 24. Topping the list is Houston Rockets’ new signing Josh Okogie, who returns to the national team setup after […]