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The chief executive officer of Zion Study Centre, Toyin Larayetan, has blamed the alarming results from the recently concluded West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations, on the habitual examination malpractice in schools. This culture of cheating, he noted, has fostered a lack of motivation among students to engage earnestly with their studies. Speaking during his […]
Ekiti State governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The dissolution was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro and made available to newsmen late on Sunday night. The affected Commissioners and Special Advisers according to the statement, were directed […]
The targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four other colleagues by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) late on Sunday silences more crucial reporting voices from inside Gaza.
Dayo Israel, the APC youth leader, has emphasised the importance of sports as a powerful tool in addressing crime and unrest among Nigeria’s youth. His remarks come as part of efforts to unite the nation’s vibrant youth and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking to the media at the Nest Resource Centre […]
Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, president of the Nigeria Football Federation, has praised veteran journalist and managing director of Complete Communications, Dr. Mumuni Alao, for his contributions to the development of sports journalism in Nigeria, encouraging other sports writers in the country to follow his example. Gusau made this remark on Sunday during the launch of Alao’s […]
Crystal Palace required penalties to overcome Liverpool in this season’s Community Shield, held on Sunday. The Reds got off to a flying start, with debutant Hugo Ekitike scoring within the first four minutes. However, the Eagles equalised shortly from the penalty spot, following a foul on Ismaila Sarr in the area. Jean-Philippe Mateta stepped up […]
Kano Pillars Basketball Club has been drawn against arch-rivals Gombe Bulls, Bauchi Nets, and Plateau Peaks in Group B of the Savannah Conference for the 2025 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) season, which is slated for 25th August. An official communiqué jointly signed by league chairman Babatunde Ogunade and Amina O. Amanchi, secretary-general of the […]
White Tigers Football Club has emerged as back-to-back champions of the Spires 5-A-Side Divisional Qualifiers in Lagos Island. The side, coached by Emmanuel Olom, retained their crown following a 4-1 victory against Youngq Strikers FC in Sunday’s final at The Stables Sports Centre in Surulere. The losers’ final produced an eleven-goal thriller as Greater Tomorrow […]
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo is poised to leave Sky Bet Championship club Southampton this summer. The Nigerian international is evaluating his future at St Mary’s Stadium following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. Aribo was not included in the matchday squad for Southampton’s 2-1 victory over Wrexham on Saturday. The midfielder […]
Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa have been praised for their outstanding organisation of five back-to-back table tennis events in Lagos, Nigeria. The events, which took place from 16th July to 5th August, included the West Africa Regional Championships, Africa Hopes Week & Challenge, WTT Contender Lagos 2025, […]