3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (374+ words) ​‌‌‌‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠​​‍‍‌‌ THE Coalition of Arewa Civil Society Groups has commended Dangote petroleum refinery for moderating petrol prices amid pressures in global oil markets. Jabir Maiturare, Coordinator of the coalition, gave the commendation in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna, describing domestic…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (298+ words) JUNIOR Female Yellow Greens on Monday defeated Malawi by 94 runs to record their second consecutive victory at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One in Tanzania. Nigeria, who opened their campaign with a four-wicket victory over Uganda on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (381+ words) UNION Bank of Nigeria Plc, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard and other corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 5th Cycling Lagos, an initiative designed to promote cycling, environmental sustainability and public awareness of responsible waste management. The organisations’ support is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (321+ words) KEELY Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women’s 800 metres at Thursday’s Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her “body is not quite ready”. Olympic champion Hodgkinson had been set to go head-to-head with Switzerland’s Audrey Werro, who beat the Briton to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (555+ words) CYCLING Africa has announced plans to bring together experts, policymakers, environmental advocates, recycling practitioners, businesses and other key stakeholders at the 5th Cycling Lagos Webinar to explore how Nigeria can unlock the vast potential of recycling, expand its recycling capacity, and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (437+ words) CONCERNED stakeholders and lovers of football in Nigeria have expressed concern over the worrisome drop in the standard of football and the country’s inability to qualify for both continental and global tournaments in the game. 3.Although, the present leadership of…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (344+ words) THE Guards Brigade Nigerian Army on Monday, commences its 2026 Combat Proficiency Competition, urging participating troops to uphold professionalism, discipline and high operational standards. The competition commenced at the Brigade’s Obstacle Course, Lungi Barracks, Abuja, with 7 Guards Battalion emerging winner of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (501+ words) A 19-year-old automotive enthusiast from Katsina State, Nigeria, Ishaq Jamilu, has gained international recognition for his innovative electric vehicle design. Jamilu’s electric vehicle design was recognised by the International Art Magazine Japan for its innovation. The teenager, from Kusada Local…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (730+ words) ADEKUNLE Adebiyi, Secretary of the Nigerian Squash Players in the Diaspora, has urged individuals, corporate organisations and other stakeholders to invest in young squash players to help produce future world champions. Adebiyi stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1023+ words) THE Super Falcons’ disastrous 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations ( WAFCON) campaign in Morocco has ended an era of unprecedented Nigerian dominance, producing unwanted records for Africa’s successful side. Nigeria, defending champions and 10-time winners, failed to reach the semi-finals for…...