National Council on Sports imposes N10m sanction on states with offending athletes
The National Council on Sports has announced a N10 million fine for any state that fields an athlete who breaks the competition rules. The council said the decision became necessary to stop the growing cases of states using unqualified or ineligible athletes during national tournaments. Officials believe the sanction will promote fairness across all sports […]
Ondo governor approves recruitment of 500 Amotekun operatives
The Ondo State Governor has approved the recruitment of 500 new Amotekun operatives to boost security across the state. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to tackle rising insecurity and provide better protection for residents. The government believes that increasing manpower will help strengthen community policing. According to the governor, the new recruits […]
EPL: Shearer predicts Chelsea vs Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool games this weekend
Former football star Alan Shearer has shared his predictions for some of the most anticipated Premier League matches this weekend. His focus was on the big games involving Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool. Fans are eager to see if his predictions will come true. For the Chelsea vs Arsenal clash, Shearer expects a closely […]
Benue government holds Jumat prayer to honour HIV/AIDS victims
The Benue State Government organized a special Jumat prayer to honor victims of HIV/AIDS and raise awareness about the disease. The event brought together government officials, religious leaders, and community members to pray for those affected and to promote compassion and understanding. Governor of Benue State emphasized the importance of supporting people living with HIV/AIDS […]
El-Rufai questions disparity in sentences for convicted terrorists
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over the differences in sentences handed to convicted terrorists across Nigeria. He questioned why some terrorists receive long jail terms while others involved in similar crimes get lighter punishments. El-Rufai stressed that these inconsistencies could affect public trust in the justice system. The governor emphasized that terrorism […]
NNPCL reveals reason behind N5.4trn profit after tax
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed the reason behind its huge profit of N5.4 trillion after tax. The company said strong sales, efficient operations, and better management of resources contributed to the impressive earnings. Officials highlighted that strategic investments in upstream and downstream activities also helped boost revenue. NNPCL’s leadership explained that […]
UniPort student sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend
A student of the University of Port Harcourt has been sentenced to death after a court found him guilty of killing his girlfriend. The tragic case, which has been in court for months, finally reached its conclusion when the judge delivered the verdict. The court said the evidence presented was strong enough to confirm that […]
EPL: Maresca confirms Cole Palmer boost ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal clash
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer is back and ready to help the team ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal. The coach shared the good news during his pre-match briefing, saying that Palmer’s return gives the squad more confidence going into such an important London derby. Maresca explained that Palmer […]
Bauchi won’t be hiding place for criminals – Gov Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has made it clear that the state will never be a hiding place for criminals. He said this while addressing security concerns and promised that his administration will continue to work closely with security agencies to keep communities safe. The governor stressed that peace and safety remain top priorities for […]
Transfer: Adelani leaves Ikorodu City for Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv
Nigerian forward Adelani Ibrahim has completed a move from Ikorodu City FC to Bulgarian top-flight club Botev Plovdiv. The transfer marks a major step in the youngster’s career as he switches from the Nigerian league to European football. Ikorodu City confirmed his departure, praising his commitment and wishing him success in his new journey abroad. […]