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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Announces 3×3 Basketball Teams

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

The 3x3 basketball competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has expanded to include 12 teams per gender, marking a significant milestone for the sport's inclusion in major international events.

Remo Stars Lose 2-1 to Plateau United in NPFL Matchday 24

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Remo Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat to Plateau United in their NPFL Matchday 24 clash, with Plateau’s late goal securing the win after a hard-fought match.

Kun Khalifat FC Faces Sanctions for Failing to Honour NPFL Fixture Against El-Kanemi Warriors

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Kun Khalifat FC could face severe sanctions after failing to honour their rescheduled NPFL fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors, with the league set to review the situation.

Team Nigeria Gears Up for Davis Cup World Group II Tie Against Uzbekistan

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Team Nigeria has intensified preparations for their upcoming Davis Cup World Group II match against Uzbekistan, relocating their training camp to the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.

Joe Aribo Joins Leicester City on Loan from Southampton

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigerian international Joe Aribo has joined Leicester City on a loan deal from Southampton, marking the next step in his career as he prepares for the rest of the 2025/26 season.

Peter Obi Signals 2027 Interest While Backing ADC Candidate

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has indicated renewed interest in national leadership discussions while publicly backing a candidate of the African Democratic Congress. The move adds a fresh layer to Nigeria’s evolving opposition politics, raising questions about alliances, timing, and how early signals shape the road to 2027.

Osun LG Funds Row: Oyetola Aide Dismisses Assembly Allegations

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

A political dispute has erupted in Osun State after an aide to former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s successor dismissed allegations by the state assembly that local government funds were diverted. The exchange reopens scrutiny of fiscal accountability, inter-party rivalry, and how allegations are contested when court rulings and political narratives collide in subnational governance.

Court Restrains NLC, TUC From FCT Strike and Protest

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

A Nigerian court has barred the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from proceeding with a planned strike and protest in the Federal Capital Territory, shifting a labour dispute into the judicial arena. The order raises fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights, public order, and how far courts can go in shaping industrial action during periods of civic tension.

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs.

Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide.