Month: July 2025

By Tope Fayehun, Akure Medical doctors in Ondo State said hospitals across the state will be shut down from next Monday over a three-day warning strike to press home their demands. The doctors, under the aegis of the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), said the warning strike was to make their […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee has dismissed match-fixing allegations arising from Nationwide League One (NLO) matches against Campos FC, Liberty Lions FC and three other football clubs . The committee convened in Abuja on Tuesday, 2nd July 2025, after conducting thorough investigations into the allegations, made significant decisions concerning Campos FC, Cynosure FC, […]

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Simon Nkom, has conveyed a positive outlook for the sport’s future in Nigeria, citing consistent growth and significant progress over the past four years. In a recent media briefing in Abuja, Nkom highlighted that despite challenges related to sponsorship, hockey has successfully positioned itself among Nigeria’s top ten […]

In a development that has taken the football world by surprise, Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli about a potential transfer later this year. If finalised, this move would reignite the long-standing rivalry between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plies his trade for Al-Nassr. Messi’s […]

The Nigeria National League Super 8 Play-off, which reached matchday two on Monday, 7 July 2025, saw several coaches venting their frustrations towards officiating following their teams’ disappointing performances. In the opening fixture at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Yobe Desert Stars staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Doma United, propelling them to the […]

The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has finalised plans to host a three-week National Tennis Open Championships in July 2025. The event will take place at the Tennis Centre within the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, promising an exciting showcase of talent and competition. According to the schedule released by the NTF, the championships will […]

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has inaugurated an 18-member 2025 Constitution Review Committee. The organisation’s national publicity secretary, Ezechi Chukwu, disclosed this yesterday in Owerri, the Imo State capital. he said the committee is chaired by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Anthony Idigbe. Other members are Professor Chinwe Obaji, a former […]

The Ibom State WASH Media Committee and Akwa Ibom Water Company Limited (AWCL) have applauded Governor Umo Eno for approving the policy documents to enhance public health and water management in the state. The newly approved documents including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework and the Open Defecation Free (ODF) […]

The police in Anambra State and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) say they are ready for the Aug. 16 senatorial bye-election and the November 8 governorship election in the state. The commissioner of police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu and the INEC state resident electoral commissioner (REC) , Dr Elizabeth Agwu,  spoke in separate interviews with […]