NAHCON Denies Role In Journalist’s Detention, Labels Reported Corruption Allegations ‘Lies’

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has strongly refuted a report by Newspoint Nigeria accusing its Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, of using the Department of State Services (DSS) to detain a journalist and engaging in corrupt practices. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, signed by Ahmad Muazu, Technical Assistant (Media) […]

LEADERSHIP Award: Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON: Person Of The Year 2025

When Compassion Becomes Policy In a year marked by economic turbulence, public unease, and post-reform hardship, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emerged as the steady voice of compassion and structure in governance.  As Nigeria’s First Lady, she has shown that power, when guided by empathy and discipline, can touch lives far beyond the ceremonial. Through the […]

Oshodi Commends NSC, NOC, Stakeholders For Peaceful Resolution Of Gymnastics Impasse

President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and other stakeholders for their role in resolving the impasse within the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria. In a statement, Dr. Oshodi expressed gratitude for the fair and transparent approach taken to address the […]

2026 WAFCON Race: Ajibade, Okoronkwo Expected As Injury Knocks Out Echegini

Head Coach Justine Madugu remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being ruled out of the two matches after suffering a hamstring injury during her club, Paris Saint-Germain of France’s game on Monday night. Echegini, who scored Nigeria’s winning goal […]

First Bank Invests In Golf Tournaments, Sports For National Dev’t – Alebiosu

Olusegun Alebiosu, Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Group, announced that the financial institution is sponsoring various golf tournaments and sporting activities across the nation to foster development and growth. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Python Golf Club Amateur Open Championship in Port Harcourt, Alebiosu highlighted First Bank’s long-standing commitment to sporting […]