Two Nigerian banks merged, begin operations
Providus Bank and Unity Bank have officially come together to begin operations as one financial institution following the completion of their merger. The new bank, known as ProvidusUnity Bank, started…
Ekiti worshippers regain freedom after two months
Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more…
AFN celebrates Ajayi, Amusan, Ezekiel, Others After Great Outing At Diamond League… as Team Nigeria wins more gold in Dakar
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has hailed the heroic outing of sprint sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi, in his debut at the Wanda Athletics Diamond…
First Lady lauds Northern Derby for preserving cultural heritage, horse racing
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the Northern Derby for preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage through horse racing and equestrian sports. Tinubu gave the commendation at the 44th Northern…
CAA U18/U20 Region II: Nigerian youngsters shine with 14 medals
Nigeria’s young athletes delivered an outstanding opening-day performance at the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Region II Championships in Dakar, Senegal, winning eight gold and six silver medals.…
FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde’s extraordinary journey from outsiders to global inspiration
Few stories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup captured global imagination quite like Cape Verde’s remarkable rise from overlooked outsiders into genuine tournament favourites and worldwide inspiration. Before the opening…
World Cup: France break Paraguay resistance 1-0 to earn quarter-final berth
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals after a disciplined and patient performance. The encounter was expected…
Kano Pillars appoint Ogunmodede as Technical Adviser
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season. According to a statement issued on…
ABU hails NSC for transforming Nigeria’s sports sector
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has commended the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, for leading reforms that were transforming Nigeria’s sports sector into a sustainable…
NSC reaffirms commitment to hockey revival
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed Federal Government commitment to revitalise hockey through infrastructure, grassroots development and domestic competitions. At the closing ceremony of the…