The sporting capital of Nigeria, Lagos, was set aglow once again as the state hosted the inaugural AFC Amateur World Series Championships, a landmark event that brought international attention to the state’s fast-rising reputation as a hub for global sports. The championship, making its first edition for amateur ranking was organised by the Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) in collaboration with the AFC World Series and Lagos State Sports Commission. Held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall the competition gathered amateur athletes from across continents to compete in an atmosphere charged with passion, energy and camaraderie. The Director…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reiterated the commitment of kits supplier, HiRacer, to redeem the cash reward of $20,000 to Amusan for her silver medal feat at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, adding that the federation is committed to improving the welfare of athletes. At a meeting in Tokyo on Monday, 15 September 2025, with Amusan and the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Chief Bukola Olopade, Okowa, was categorical that he had no personal problem with the 100m hurdles world record holder, who has been a great…
The Anambra State Police Command Special Anti-Cult Squad (SPACS) has intercepted Indian hemp valued at over N15 million and arrested 53 suspected cultists in separate operations across the state. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development through a statement, said the breakthrough followed an intensified patrol aimed at curbing cult-related activities. According to him, one suspect, 25-year-old Chiderah Obochi, was intercepted along the Old Onitsha–Awka Road at Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area, while riding a motorcycle. A search revealed dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. “Upon interrogation, he confessed to being a…
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will commence the flagging off of the construction of 12 new roads and the provision of solar lights in some major areas in the Federal Capital City (FCC) and Expressways under the Light Up Abuja Programme. Wike will also commission the access roads in Sector Centre B, by Dakibiyu District and the newly constructed Roads ILS 11 (Esther Bali Street) and MAR 24 (Kez Udezue Street) in Mabushi District. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who made…
By Olaniyi Ajibola As Ogun State’s judiciary marks the 2025/2026 legal year with a special thanksgiving service on Monday, people of the state were fascinated by the news of approval by the Federal Government to establish the Court of Appeal in Abeokuta, the state capital. This development came as an addition to scores of enduring accomplishments recorded by the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, as the state continues to witness speedy advancements in all sectors. Recalled that the Governor recently got approval for Ijebu-Ode Inland dry port, making it two inland dry ports in the state, as NCAA granted certification…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi As part of efforts to reduce out-of-School children syndrome, Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State has embarked on enrolling 5000 children of school age for the 2025/2026 academic session which commences on Monday, 8th of September, 2025. The disclosure was made by the Executive Chairperson of Misau Local Govt Council, Hon Salisu Hussaini Hardawa while speaking to Journalists yesterday at the Premises of the new Mega School constructed by the State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The Chairperson also said that his Council has since embarked on identifying children who had…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Communities in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State have testified that Governor Bala Mohammed-led administration has executed key developmental projects in various sectors of health, education and roads infrastructure. Speaking to journalists on Monday, 15 September, 2025, during the ongoing state-wide facility tour, some of them, Abubakar Umar Panti and Yusha’u Adamu Yashi noted that the construction of roads and provision of other basic amenities by the state government have improved their economic activities and general well-being. Also speaking, Malam Abdullahi Ibrahim Pali highlighted some of the projects that have benefitted their communities to include…
Kayode Uaneroro, the police officer who led the team that arrested dreaded armed robber, Lawrence Anini is dead, reports thegazellenews.com According to the NPF Facebook page, Kayode died early Sunday, 14 September, 2025. Kayode was the commandant at the Mopol training school at Gwoza when it was suggested to then IGP that if they were serious about getting Anini, Kayode was to be detailed for the task. Standing at over six feet, dark and ripling with muscles with a no-nonsense visage, Kayode apart from being a crack Police detective also had a black belt in Karate. He had had many encounters…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year’s gathering at the UNGA, which is the 80th Edition, will be held between September 15th and September 25th, and as always, UBA Group has mapped out series of engaging activities to spotlight Africa’s opportunities and foster high-level dialogue with global leaders towards boosting the continent’s potential. A key part of the event, will be…
On Saturday, 13 September, 2025, ACAOSA Global, in partnership with Brainy Oaks Education and professional consultants, hosted a transformative capacity-building programme for teachers. The event, held at the School Library, brought together educators from Anwar-ul-Islam College Agege, Anwar-ul-Islam Girls High School Ojokoro, and officials of the Quality Assurance Department of the Anwar-ul-Islam Movement. Speaking at the event, the President-General of ACAOSA Global, Alh. AbdulFatai Afolabi, PhD, described the programme as a landmark initiative designed to strengthen teaching capacity in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. He stressed that teachers remain the foundation of educational excellence and that investing in their professional…