Israel Adesanya Hints at 2027 UFC Retirement as He Eyes Final Chapter of Career
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has revealed that he could retire from mixed martial arts by 2027, signaling that the end of his decorated UFC career may be closer than fans expect. The Nigerian-born New Zealand star, popularly known as “The Last Stylebender,” disclosed that he has fewer than 10 fights remaining and can […]
Frank Onyeka May Miss Coventry City Fixtures as Wife’s Delivery Date Nears
Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka may be unavailable for Coventry City’s upcoming Championship fixtures as he prepares to welcome his child, manager Frank Lampard has confirmed. The Coventry City loan signing from Brentford is yet to make his debut for the Sky Blues after joining during the January transfer window. His absence is linked to his […]
Super Falcons Gear Up for WAFCON 2026 Title Defence in Morocco
Barely one year after clinching a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are preparing to return to Morocco to defend their crown at the 2026 tournament. With the competition fast approaching, several key players have been delivering impressive performances at their respective clubs, raising expectations for another dominant outing […]
Women in Chemistry Calls for Fully Equipped Science Labs to Boost Girls’ Participation in STEM
Women in Chemistry has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the North East Development Commission (NEDC), and other educational stakeholders to prioritize the provision of functional science laboratories in Nigerian schools. Addressing the persistent lack of practical facilities, the advocacy group highlighted that poorly equipped labs discourage young girls from pursuing careers in […]
Enugu State Achieves Major Milestone in Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign
Enugu State has successfully vaccinated over 1.5 million children against measles and rubella within the first week of its statewide immunization campaign. This figure represents 68% of the 2.2 million children targeted by the initiative. Dr. Ifeyinwa Ani-Ocheku, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, announced the achievement during the flag-off […]
NBA President: Cybercrime Act Being Used to Silence Free Speech in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, SAN, has expressed deep concern over the alleged misuse of the Cybercrimes Act to suppress free speech in Nigeria. Speaking on ARISE Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Osigwe described the trend as a deliberate muzzling of expression under the guise of […]
Niger Police Nab Fugitive Vigilante Killer After Two-Year Manhunt
The Niger State Police Command has arrested Sudais Zakari, a suspected vigilante killer who had been evading authorities since 2024. Zakari, from Angwan-Roka, Minna, was apprehended alongside Danjuma Idris of Maitumbi for suspected robbery. Zakari allegedly killed Ibrahim Yahaya, also known as Danladi Baushe, a vigilante group member in Maitumbi, in April 2024. He was […]
Tension Mounts in Edo Over NHIA Office Relocation to Port Harcourt
Tension is rising in Edo State following the reported relocation of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) South-South Zonal Office from Benin City to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A socio-cultural organisation, Edo First, has accused the NHIA South-South Zonal Director, Obaro Ologbo, of influencing the decision to move the office out of Edo State. However, […]
Electoral Amendment Bill: Dickson Urges Conference Committee to Retain Full Electronic Transmission
Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has urged members of the Senate–House of Representatives conference committee on the Electoral Amendment Bill to retain the House version of the electronic transmission clause in full. Dickson warned that weakening the provision could undermine electoral integrity in Nigeria, stressing that electronic transmission of election results remains critical to credible […]
Adeleke’s Ongoing Projects Saved Ile-Ife from Global Embarrassment – Ooni’s Chief
The Obalufe of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oba Idowu Adediwura, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for executing critical infrastructure projects in the ancient city, saying the developments have preserved its cultural heritage and restored its global image. Oba Adediwura, who is the Second-in-Command to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and head of the kingmakers, […]