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At least 59 people have been killed in Vietnam amid landslides and floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi....

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused security operatives of abducting its President, JOE AJAERO, and forcefully whisking him away without a warrant.The NLC in a statement by its Head Media/Information, BENSON UPAH, described AJAERO’s arrest as an unmistakable demonstration of the height of lawlessness being perpetuated by the Nigerian government and its agencies. The union said it has alerted all its affiliates, state councils, and Nigerian workers...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has clarified that the Dangote Refinery and any other domesti...

Team Nigeria finished in 40th position overall on the Paris 2024 Paralympics final Medal table....

More than 100,000 left-wing demonstrators rallied across France...

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...