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Post views: 19 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Heartland Queens on their remarkable qualification to the final of the 2026 President Federation Cup, describing the feat as a testament to the hard work, resilience and growing strength of women’s football in the state. SWAN Imo in a press release jointly signed by …

Former Super Eagles defender Mobi Okparaku welcomed the decision to re-sign Eric Chelle and insisted that the Franco-Malian coach now has the time to build a stable and competitive national team. Okparaku believes continuity is exactly what the Super Eagles need after the disappointment of missing out on consecutive FIFA World Cups. Also read: ‘Our League can be much better’: …

Nollywood actor Akin Olaiya’s ex-wife, Nafisat, has said she left their marriage after finding out that the actor married her best friend, who was his chief bridesmaid during their wedding. Nafisat made this accusation in a video posted on social media responding to Olaiya’s recent public statement on the collapse of their marriage. The actor, in a statement released on …

By Ayo Kehinde The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has reaffirmed the determination of the federal government to eradicate terrorism from Nigeria, declaring that the authorities will “fight with every inch of our blood” to ensure the safety of all citizens. Fagbemi made the statement on Friday after the Federal High Court …

*The owner will face trial The Lagos State Government will demolish all buildings marked as distressed around the collapsed 3-storey building in Alakija, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said yesterday.Speaking during an inspection of the site on Friday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who represented Governor Sanwo-Olu, sympathized with the families of the victims and commended the rescuers for …

Post views: 101 The South East Basketball Association has congratulated Nigerian basketball talents Ugonna Onyenso, Ebuka Okoria, Zubia Ejiofor and Felix Opara for their achievements in the NBA Draft, describing their success as a reward for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the development of basketball. Onyenso was selected 53rd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the …

The Nasarawa state government allocates billions of naira to education every year; yet in many schools across villages, they suffer acute water scarcity, with pupils enduring long hours of thirst and trekking long distances in search of drinking water. As a result, attention is diverted from classroom lessons. This Special Report by USMAN YAKUBU USMAN attempts to liken the plight …

Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos remained stranded on Thursday after a torrential downpour submerged roads, flooded homes and disrupted movement in several parts of the state. Affected residents have blamed the persistent flooding on poor drainage infrastructure and blocked canals, urging the Lagos state government to take urgent measures to prevent a recurrence. Speaking to …

By Ayo Kehinde The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday overturned its earlier ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, ruling that the decision was reached without listening to all stakeholders in the matter. Justice Isah Dashen, who handed down the ruling, found that …

Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, while the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to close out their Group F matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan and Sweden battled to a 0-0 draw in the first half before the game roared back to life after the break. Japan broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Daizen Maeda finished from close …