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When many people hear the words “physical fitness,” they picture marathon runners, professional athletes, or perfectly sculpted gym enthusiasts. But true fitness is far broader and more inclusive. Being physically fit means having the strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance to carry out daily activities, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, playing with children without excessive fatigue. It […]

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers onboard of a passenger boat on the Calabar – Oron Waterways by sea pirates. The abduction occurred on Thursday when gunmen hijacked a commercial passenger boat operated by Sea Express Limited, while conveying around 30 people from Calabar in Cross River State […]

Ex Super Eagles Captain, Jay-Jay Okocha, two-time African footballer of the year, Nwankwo Kanu, 2008 African player of the year, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Arsenal legend, Alex Song, are set to lead African Legends in a mouthwatering clash against Barca Legends on October 25, in Abuja. The game will take place at the Moshood Abiola National […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) returns this weekend and into next midweek with Matchday 6 which will throw up mouthwatering encounters involving the big guns, the undefeated sides, the new boys and the strugglers. Enyimba have already began the season on a brilliant note – five matches played and undefeated so far (W3 D2). […]

The future composition of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Board is set to become clearer following this weekend’s polls, which will determine the six zonal representatives today, September 27. During the tenure of outgoing President Mr. Samuel Ocheho, the HFN has been among the few sporting federations to make a significant impact, despite facing […]

Nigeria has enjoyed mixed fortunes in sports over the past 65 years. Considering the array of talent the country possesses, one could argue that it is not enough for a population exceeding 200 million. Nigerian athletes have won a total of 27 medals at the Olympics, comprising three gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze—primarily from […]

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko popularly known as Jide Babs has finally released his movie Esugbayi Eleko, a historical drama that tells the story of one of Lagos’ most iconic monarchs, Oba Esugbayi Eleko, and his resistance against British colonial authorities. The 119-minute film, which appeared in the National Film and Video Censors Board’s (NFVCB) […]

Musician and songwriter, Neo Phlames has returned with a new single titled ‘Chop Life’, a soulful anthem that celebrates living fully despite life’s daily pressures. For the rising artiste, the song is more than just music; it’s a reflection of personal lessons. “Chop Life means enjoy life. All work and no enjoyment cuts life short,” […]

Film curator, Don Pedro Aganbi has stated that online piracy indeed can be curbed with technology. Piracy has continued to persist in Nollywood for several reasons despite the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and local players like IROKOtv. Aganbi in an interview with scoops noted that certain tools like AI and other […]

A storm is gathering over one of Nigeria’s most powerful labor unions, and the thunderclap may soon bring its roof down. Once upon a time, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) wore the robe of a fearless defender of workers’ rights. Today, it is accused of having shed that robe, donned […]