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World record holder Tobi Amusan has turned her attention to the Diamond League opener in Shanghai after dominating the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. The 29-year-old secured Nigeria’s first gold medal in Ghana by winning the women’s 100-metre hurdles. She crossed the finish line ahead of Zimbabwe’s Ashley Miller, while fellow Nigerian Adaobi Tabugbo…
Aston Villa booked their place in next season’s Champions League after a ruthless 4-2 victory over Liverpool at Villa Park. The win caps a remarkable rise under Unai Emery, who also secured his 600th career win. Villa needed maximum points to guarantee fourth place with one game remaining. They delivered with clinical precision, exposing the…
David Beckham has become the first British sportsman to achieve billionaire status. The former Manchester United and England captain amassed a combined fortune of £1.185 billion with his wife, Victoria, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. This net worth propels the couple to second place on the UK’s wealthiest sports wealth ranking. They…
The United States has scrapped the controversial 15,000 dollar visa bond for Nigerians holding valid 2026 World Cup tickets. This exemption removes a massive financial barrier for thousands of fans planning to attend the tournament in North America. The bond was originally a tool to discourage visitors from overstaying their visas. American officials now believe…
Nigeria has taken a commanding lead at the 2026 African Cycling Para-Track and Track Championships in Abuja. Local riders secured 16 medals during the first two days of competition at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The haul includes nine gold, five silver, and two bronze medals. This performance places Nigeria at the top of the…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists wants the federal government to establish a regulatory council to police the media industry. Churchill Oyowe, chairman of the Delta State branch, argues that the current reliance on voluntary ethics provides insufficient protection for practitioners. Unlike law or medicine, journalism in Nigeria lacks a statutory body to enforce standards and…
Air Peace aborted a scheduled flight from Lagos to London on Friday after technicians discovered a minor mechanical fault. The airline withdrew the aircraft from service immediately after passengers had finished boarding. Safety protocols forced the crew to disembark everyone on board while engineers inspected the plane. Air Peace officials claim the decision reflects an…
Three hikers are dead after Mount Dukono erupted in North Maluku on Friday morning. The victims, two Singaporean men and a local Indonesian woman, were part of a group of 20 people who ignored safety warnings to climb the peak. A massive column of ash rose 10 kilometres into the sky as the mountain exploded…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State has arrested 210 suspects over the last 18 months. These arrests cover a range of crimes, including pipeline vandalism, fraud, and illegal mining. State Commandant Remember Ekundayo revealed these figures during a visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The…
Nigeria’s primary consumer and food regulators signed a pact on Wednesday to end the jurisdictional friction that allows rogue traders to thrive. Tunji Bello of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Mojisola Adeyeye of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) formalised this tie-up in Abuja. The deal…
