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Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers secured their second consecutive victory in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) playoffs, pulling away from the Lagos Raptors for a 69-50 win on Monday night. After an even 15-15 first quarter in which the Raptors struggled against the KingsMen, the home team took control of the game by outscoring the Raptors 20-9 in …

…Marriage, bride price No license to ignore the wife’s consent, warns the public prosecutor …Husbands could be accused of sexual assault after forcing reluctant wives Daud Olatunji The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives to have sexual intercourse, saying marriage does not give a man the right to have sex with his wife without her consent. …

The Lagos State Government has said it has stepped up preparation for a possible Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak as health authorities step up vigilance following the expansion of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has become the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country. Government data showed the outbreak had recorded 6,041 confirmed …

Nigeria and South Korea finished 1-1 in the last friendly match between the two teams before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Striker Mary Mamudu was back in form to lead the Nigerian Under-20 women’s team, Falconets, on Tuesday afternoon, but the Asians equalized from the penalty spot with 12 minutes remaining. Read also: FIFA accepts …

ADC Nat’l President Marks Warns Governor Candidates Against Hate Speech, Empty Promises – Core Reporter ADC National President Marks Warns Governor Candidates Against Hate Speech and Empty Promises From our political correspondent Abuja (Core Reporters) – As the 2027 general elections approach, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has charged the party’s governorship candidates …

A Baptist cleric, Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa, has urged Labor Party candidate, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, and Uko Nkole of the NDC to resign and support Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Abia North senatorial seat. Elekwa said Senator Kalu’s record of representation and development across Abia North set him apart, arguing that the …

Post views: 8 Mr Ebi Egbe, popularly known as Monimichelle, is an experienced football administrator and a passionate advocate for the development of football in Nigeria. His years of involvement in football infrastructure, administration and development have given him invaluable insights into the challenges facing Nigerian football. His commitment to improving football facilities and …

By Favour Godwin The first time I came across the video of the UBA graduate trainee addressing Tony Elumelu with, “Good morning, Tony,” I noticed something beyond the words themselves. There was the shyness on her face. There was the apparent tension in the exchange. There was also the way Tony Elumelu himself handled the moment. The incident occurred during …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will, on Thursday, deliver the seventh annual Freedom Online Newspaper Conference. The theme of the event, which will be held in Ikeja, Lagos, is “2027 Elections, Economy, Security and Future of Nigeria”. Former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is the Chairman of the event while former Governor of Ogun State, currently representing Ogun …

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Ikpeme charges the Falconets to not spare the Republic of Korea – Core Reporters FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Ikpeme charges the Falconets so as not to spare the Republic of Korea By Gabriel Kekong Abuja (Core Reporters) – The Acting General Secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Emmanuel Ikpeme, has tasked the Nigerian …