Aruna Quadri Drops to Second in Africa’s ITTF Rankings
Nigerian table tennis icon Aruna Quadri has dropped to second in Africa's ITTF rankings, with Egypt's Omar Assar reclaiming the continental number one spot....
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African Scrabble Championship to Offer Record $35,000 Prize in 2026
The 2026 Africa Scrabble Championship will offer a record $35,000 prize pool, including a $10,000 first prize. The tournament will take place in Monrovia, Liberia, from October 21–25, 2026....
Super Falcons to Begin Training Camp for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their training camp on February 20, 2026, in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to compete in the WAFU B invitational tournament....
Nigeria Boxing Federation Unveils Boxers for African Boxing League
The Nigeria Boxing Federation has announced the list of 41 boxers selected to represent the country in the inaugural African Boxing League, set to begin in April....
Morocco Appeals CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final
Morocco has decided to appeal CAF’s sanctions after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which saw fines and match bans imposed on the host nation and player Ismael Saibari....
FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Burden With States From 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to share electricity subsidy costs with state and local governments from 2026, ending the long-standing practice of carrying the burden alone. Officials say the move is aimed at transparency and fiscal discipline, as Nigeria grapples with mounting power-sector debt and seeks to stabilise an electricity market strained by unpaid subsidies....
Public Officers Cannot Receive Gifts While in Service, Lawyers Warn
Legal experts and civil society groups have warned that Nigerian public officers are barred from receiving gifts or benefits while in active service, stressing that such acts may amount to corruption under existing laws. The clarification follows claims by a former attorney general that he received large sums as “gifts,” reopening debate over ethics, legality, and accountability in public office....
Arsenal Secures Carabao Cup Final Spot with 1-0 Victory Over Chelsea
Arsenal triumphed 1-0 over Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory and booking their place in the final....
Onitsha Traders Reopen Market as Army Warns IPOB/ESN Remnants
Commercial activity has resumed at the Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption, as traders returned amid renewed security assurances from the Nigerian Army. The move follows sustained operations against violent groups in the South-East and marks a critical test of confidence in security efforts, economic recovery, and the state’s ability to restore normalcy in one of Nigeria’s largest trading hubs....
No More Vagabonds in PDP’ — Makinde Declares After Party Purge
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that individuals he described as “vagabonds” have been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the party has emerged calmer after years of internal disruption. The remarks follow prolonged leadership battles within the PDP and signal a renewed push by influential governors to reassert control, discipline, and political relevance ahead of 2027....