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Kebbi Beach Soccer Club (BSC), three-time champions of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), recently presented their three trophies to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu). During the ceremony, Governor Idris was honored as the grand patron of Kebbi BSC, receiving the team's jersey as part of the tribute.In a related event, the Kebbi Fishers visited the Argungu Wacot Rice Mill to showcase their trophies to the management. Wacot Rice, which became the team&rs...

The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NFL) season commenced with notable performances from Enyimba International, Remo Stars, and Niger Tornadoes, who all secured impressive away victories on Sunday.At the Dan Ayiam Stadium in Owerri, Enyimba International of Aba defeated Heartland 3-1. Remo Stars also enjoyed a strong showing, overcoming Abia Warriors 2-0 in Umuahia.In Ilorin, Niger Tornadoes of Minna edged out Kwara United 2-1, while Sunshine Stars of Akure tr...

Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives this morning at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was reportedly detained as he was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. The reasons for his arrest remain unclear, but sources indicate he has been transferred to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Ajaero was set to attend the Trade Union Congress (TUC) confer...

Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has shattered her own world record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting category, becoming the first para-athlete ever to lift 166kg. Oluwafemiayo, who captains Team Nigeria, initially set the record with a 167kg lift at the Games. She was followed by China’s Deng Xuemei, who took silver with a 155kg lift, and Egypt’s Nadia Ali, who earned bronze with a 145kg lift.This achievement comes on the heels of the Super Eagles&...

For this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Nigerian referees will once again be prominently featured on the officiating roster. According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Joseph Ogabor is set to lead a team of Nigerian officials to South Sudan for the match between South Sudan and South Africa on September 10, 2024.Dr. Ogabor, a lecturer at the University of Calabar and a member of the Cross River State Referees Council, recently completed...

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made significant drug seizures in Lagos, intercepting cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids hidden in unconventional packaging. On September 3, 2024, they recovered 1.1 kilograms of cocaine concealed in hair cream containers intended for Ireland. Another shipment of 24 parcels of cocaine, weighing 862 grams, was also seized on September 6, similarly hidden in hair cream containers destined for the UK. Additionally, on September ...

The Nigeria immigration service, NIS says it has deported a total of 61 foreign nationals from the country in August 2024....

The Kaduna state government has urged residents to obtain building permits and keep drainage systems clean to prevent flooding....

The  All Progressives Congress APC i...

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL to immediately reverse the recent increas...