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The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has officially concluded and CAF will hold the ceremony in Cairo on May 19. The 48 participating nations were divided into twelve groups of four teams each as the countries begin their journey towards qualifying for Africa’s biggest football tournament. The qualification format will allow the winners and runners-up of …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Murtala Aliyu Kankia, has insisted that only duly constituted primary election committees possess the legal authority to declare and announce the winners of the party’s National Assembly primaries, amid growing controversy over the role of the National Working Committee (NWC) in the exercise. The legal advice …

Turbo Crest is set to captivate Lagos with a dynamic Sportainment event, spotlighting the exhilarating world of rugby. The Chief Coordinator, Mrs. Shade Johnson, unveiled the two-day spectacle, aiming to elevate rugby’s profile and foster community engagement. The event kicks off with the Super Seven Series on the first day at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, featuring touch rugby matches. Teams, …

Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time since Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles in 2004 after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. It caps a remarkable achievement for Mikel Arteta in his first managerial role, the Spaniard who has transformed Arsenal into contenders since taking over from Unai Emery in December 2019.His team have finished second in the last three …

Post views: 24 The Rivers Hoopers registered their third consecutive victory in Phase I of the ongoing 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL), with a comfortable 75-59 win over Atlantic Conference Group A opponents, Raptors BC, on Tuesday afternoon. Team captain Victor Koko led all scorers with 16 points but was one rebound away from a double-double. John Idoga …

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared Tuesday 26 May 2026 as Arafat Day, while Eid-el-Adha will be celebrated the following day, Wednesday 27 May. The announcement followed the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah 1447AH in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency, Monday, May 18, …

… present cash prizes and laptops at the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged Nigerian children to always aim high, not letting the environment they find themselves in define their limits. He was speaking at the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration at the State House, Abuja. Explaining …

Dangote Oil Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre. The company said the move aims to reduce the financial burden on airline operators and ensure a constant supply of fuel across the country. The development was announced in a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by company spokesperson, …

An outpouring of grief has followed the tragic death of Nigerian athlete Oluwabukola Pereira, who was shot and killed during an alleged robbery at an auto service center in Lockland, Ohio. USA. The 30-year-old Nigerian woman, who worked as a cashier at the service center, reportedly lost her life after an armed robber attacked the facility and fled with approximately …

Post views: 27 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State chapter, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran sports journalist and distinguished broadcaster, Richard Asiegbu Snr, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Nigerian media and sports community. In a condolence message, Imo SWAN noted that the late Asiegbu Snr was one of …