Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, is buzzing with excitement as fourteen countries from across the globe have arrived for the first-ever International Para-Badminton Championship alongside the prestigious All-African Badminton Championship. Among the participating nations are Brazil, India, Peru, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Tunisia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Egypt, and Zimbabwe, alongside several others, marking this as a truly international gathering. The Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Nwobilor Ananaba, confirmed the arrival while addressing journalists. Represented by Mr. Raymond Chima Ukwa, Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, he revealed that over 150 international athletes and 60 officials are…
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Over the weekend, Oyo State witnessed two different fire outbreaks that destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The incidents occurred at a primary healthcare centre in Ogbomoso and a plastic factory in Saki, both leaving behind significant damage. The first fire happened on Saturday evening, September 27, 2025, at the Masifa, Idi Araba area of Ogbomoso. According to reports, the blaze started in the solar panel room of the healthcare centre. Swift intervention from the Oyo State Fire Service prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. While millions of naira worth of properties were affected, no…
The management of Dangote Refinery has strongly criticized the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), describing their actions as nothing short of terrorism. This development comes after PENGASSAN directed its members to suspend crude and gas supplies to the refinery over the weekend. The union’s decision was in response to Dangote Refinery’s recent mass dismissal of workers, allegedly for joining the association. In a statement issued on Sunday, the refinery condemned the move as an act of intimidation and urged Nigerians not to succumb to what it described as “bully tactics.” According to…
Kwara United’s journey in the CAF Confederation Cup came to an unfortunate end after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko, on Sunday in Abeokuta. Despite putting up a strong performance, the Harmony Boys failed to convert their chances in front of goal, ultimately losing the preliminary round tie 5-3 on aggregate. The decisive moment came in the 53rd minute when Asante Kotoko’s forward, Hubert Ayau, struck the only goal of the game. Head coach Tunde Sanni’s men dominated possession and created several opportunities, but poor finishing cost them a place in the next round of the competition.…
Rivers United have officially progressed to the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after edging out Les Aigles of DR Congo with a 1-0 aggregate scoreline. The decisive clash took place on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where the Nigerian side gave their fans plenty to cheer about. Despite dominating much of the early play, Rivers United had to stay patient. The breakthrough finally came just before halftime when Stephen Manyo smashed home from inside the box, giving the Pride of Rivers a deserved lead. From that point, Finidi George’s men held firm, managing…
In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Festus Osifo, President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), made a bold allegation against Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. Osifo accused Dangote of playing a significant role in undermining Nigeria’s economy, despite having benefited greatly from government support in the past. According to Osifo: Government Support: He alleged that Dangote rose to prominence largely because of exclusive opportunities granted by Nigeria, including a sole licence to import flour, sugar, and salt. Refinery Funding: Osifo further claimed that Dangote’s massive…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State has chosen Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Halidu as its new state chairman following a highly competitive election. Halidu emerged victorious with 1,289 votes, narrowly defeating his closest rival, Yahaya Abdullahi (Ability), who polled 1,260 votes. Other elected officials include: Hadi Kuta – State Secretary Mrs. Salomi Ndakosu – Woman Leader, with 1,373 votes, defeating Mrs. Ramotu Jibrin who secured 590 votes In his acceptance speech, Chairman Halidu called for unity among members, stressing that rebuilding the PDP in Niger State requires a collective effort. He assured party loyalists of his commitment to restoring…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has openly criticized the involvement of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in a key moment during their hard-fought 2-1 win over Newcastle United. The turning point came when referee Jarred Gillett initially awarded Arsenal a penalty after Viktor Gyökeres appeared to be fouled inside the box by Nick Pope. However, VAR advised Gillett to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. After a closer look, the referee overturned his original decision, ruling that Pope had managed to get a touch on the ball before the contact. Speaking after the match, Arteta expressed his disappointment at the…
Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback victory over Newcastle United, reducing Liverpool’s lead at the summit to just two points. The Gunners headed into Sunday’s clash knowing that Liverpool’s unbeaten run had already ended following their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace the previous day. Mikel Arteta’s men were determined to take full advantage of the slip-up — and they delivered. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in the early stages, it was Newcastle who struck first. Nick Woltemade gave the Magpies the lead against the run of play, sending the home fans into celebration. But the second…
Over the weekend, the Global Citizen Festival in New York witnessed a moment that left Afrobeats lovers buzzing worldwide. Nigerian stars Rema and Ayra Starr stirred fresh dating rumors after sharing a brief but striking kiss on stage. Ayra Starr, one of the festival’s headliners, thrilled fans when she paused mid-performance to introduce Rema to the stage. The duo immediately captivated the audience, performing Rema’s global smash “Calm Down” (the Selena Gomez remix) and his hit track “Baby.” Their chemistry was undeniable—smiles, playful energy, and a natural connection flowed as they entertained the crowd. But the real shocker came at…