Nigeria’s Sports Hosting: Hype, Hope, or Hollow?
With Ogun 2024 still unaccounted for, and Nigeria now set to host the 2027 African School Games, IDNN investigates what these events really deliver — and proposes a bold audit framework....
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Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With $100k Each, Flats, and National Honours After AfroBasket Triumph
President Bola Tinubu has awarded $100k each, flats, and national honours to D’Tigress players after their historic fifth straight AfroBasket title....
Umahi: Tinubu Has Been Fair to South-East, Igbo Presidency ‘Not Realistic in 2027’ — Madubuike Fires Back
Minister of Works David Umahi says Igbo presidency is not achievable in 2027 and urges the South-East to back Tinubu; Madubuike counters, calling it a matter of justice....
🏭 Dangote Refinery Secures $4bn Refinancing Deal — Afreximbank Leads With $1.35bn
Dangote Industries has secured a $4bn refinancing deal for its refinery, led by Afreximbank’s $1.35bn facility, to strengthen operations and balance sheet....
🎓 WAEC Releases 2025 WASSCE Results — Pass Rate Drops to 38.32%, CBT Transition Begins
WAEC has released the 2025 WASSCE results, with a sharp drop in pass rate to 38.32% and a shift towards computer-based testing for future exams....
AFROBASKET 2025: Nigeria Clinches Historic Fifth Title, Okonkwo Named MVP Again
Nigeria's women’s basketball team made history in Abidjan, becoming the first nation to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket five times in a row. Led by MVP Amy Okonkwo, the D’Tigress extended their unbeaten streak to 29 games....
D’Tigress Conquer Senegal, Reach Afrobasket Final — Unbeaten Run Hits 28
Nigeria’s D’Tigress powered past Senegal in a thunderous semifinal to seal their spot in the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final, extending their unbeaten run in Africa to 28 games and edging closer to a historic fifth straight continental crown....
SERAP vs Niger Governor: Badeggi FM Shutdown Sparks Media Freedom Storm
Civil rights group SERAP has given the Niger State governor 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM, warning that the shutdown of the radio station violates constitutional rights and sets a dangerous precedent ahead of the 2027 elections....
Ojulari vs EFCC/DSS: Power Play at the Top of NNPCL
A storm of allegations, whistleblower petitions, and public protests has engulfed NNPCL Group CEO Bayo Ojulari, following EFCC scrutiny and DSS denials of a forced resignation plot....
Nafiu Bala Denies Resignation, Calls Viral ADC Letter Fake and Malicious
Acting ADC Chairman Hon. Nafiu Bala has denied reports of his resignation, describing a viral letter dated May 18, 2025, as a forgery. In a strong rebuttal, Bala said the document lacked official markings and was circulated by mischief-makers bent on destabilizing the party. He reaffirmed his loyalty to the ADC and dismissed all claims of a leadership exit....