Edo govt launches UK diaspora town hall tour ahead London executive forum
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen ties with Edo citizens living abroad by dispatching a high-powered delegation to the United Kingdom for a series…
2027: Irresponsible AI deployment can undermine electoral credibility – scholars
Lagos – Mr Rotimi Olatunji, President, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, has urged media organisations to be rigorously verifying Artificial Intelligence-generated content to safeguard the integrity of…
Mbappe eclipses Messi, emerges all time top scorer
French striker Kylian Mbappe is now the all time leading goal scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup after eclipsing Lionel Messi’s earlier record to top the list…
World Cup 2026: Football won at last – Egypt coach takes swipe at Argentina
Egypt head coach has taken a swipe at Argentina following Spain’s 1-0 victory over the defending champions in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, claiming that “football won” with La…
GLASGOW GAMES: Ajayi targets commonwealth gold after London Diamond League triumph
Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi has declared himself ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after storming to victory in the men’s 100 metres at the London Diamond League on Saturday.…
Presidential aide urges greater confidence in homegrown youth as Spain’s Pau Cubarsí shines on World Stage
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has called on Nigerian football stakeholders to place greater trust in young players, saying the…
Torres fires Spain to World Cup glory, says winning goal belonged to 47 million Spaniards
Spain’s World Cup hero Ferran Torres has described his extra-time winner against Argentina as “a goal scored by 47 million people” after inspiring La Roja to a historic 1-0 victory…
Lagos 2026: CFF confirms 20 countries for championships
The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has confirmed that 20 countries, including hosts Nigeria and Australia, have registered for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos. The event is scheduled to…
Nigeria Rugby Football Federation explores strategic partnership with National Institute for Sports
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has commenced discussions with the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos, on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening coaching education, technical development, and grassroots…
Okpebholo suspends Livestock Commissioner, LPRES Coordinator over official infraction
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa, and the State Project Coordinator of the…