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The Principal of Igbobi College Lagos, Venerable Joseph Oyewale Adediji, has called for a structured scholarship system to strengthen the pathway from school football to the Nigerian national age teams. READ ALSO: Oyewale Adediji calls for revival of school sports to rebuild Nigeria’s sporting future In an exclusive interview on Inside Naija Sports, Adediji acknowledged the rapid growth of football …

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, narrowly escaped what could have been a major terrorist attack after suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed his convoy along the volatile Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. The attack occurred on Thursday as Gubio and members of his entourage were returning to Maiduguri after a thank you visit to …

Giadom mourns Daniel Orbih, describes him as bridge builder and political colossus – Core Reporters Giadom mourns Daniel Orbih, describes him as a bridge builder and political colossus From leading journalists Abuja (Core Reporters) – The National Vice President (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Victor Giadom, has mourned the death of Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, describing him …

A governorship aspirant of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, Chief Saheed Oladele, has initiated legal action against the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the nomination of another candidate ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship elections. Oladele, who describes himself as the only aspirant who obtained the party’s expression of interest and nomination …

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers Hoopers preserved their perfect record in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs on Friday, with a measured 79-70 victory over the defending champions Maktown Flyers on day six. The six-time league champions made an early statement, opening the game with an 11-0 lead and dominating the opening period 29-13. As Maktown battled …

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen had a mixed night for Galatasaray on Friday, scoring against İstanbul Başakşehir before being forced off with an injury that could raise concerns over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning shot that put Galatasaray ahead. Also read: “My injury …

...The network unveils the action plan, addresses host communities and regulatory bodies …Civil society organizations will implement Kobo-Collect for environmental and security monitoring Daud Olatunji The Resource Justice Network has trained civil society organizations in Ogun State on the use of digital tools to monitor activities and impacts in communities hosting extractive operations. The training, organized in collaboration with the …

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, SEC, has approved the initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for the sale of 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each. Dangote Group disclosed the approval on Friday, bringing the refinery closer to what is expected to be one of Africa’s largest equity offerings. At the offering …

GORONYO CALLS FOR STRONGER MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM, SAYS ROADS REMAIN BACKBONE OF NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT* – Core Reporters GORONYO CALLS FOR STRONGER MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM, SAYS ROADS REMAIN THE BACKBONE OF NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT* From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters)-The Honorable Minister of Works, Eng. David Umahi, represented by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has …

Campaign season is finally here, at least officially. In Nigeria, however, politicians have continued to campaign from one election cycle to the next, often through rhetoric, bile and hate speech. Unfortunately, much of this rhetoric has little substance or relevance to Nigeria’s real problems. Civil society organisations, mainstream media and influential commentators, who should play a vital role in setting …