By Pelumi Adele Hon. Lawal Abiodun Saheed, a candidate for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat in the Egbeda Local Government constituency under the All Progressive Congress (APC), has demonstrated his continued commitment to party growth and member welfare by donating about 30 bags of rice and millions of naira to party members. Presenting the items to his constituents, Hon. Lawal said the gesture was part of his contributions to the welfare of the people during the yuletide, saying the empowerment was an annual gesture to show appreciation to the people for their support and commitments to the party…
Author: Pelumi Adele
By Juliet Okafor The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Christmas and Boxing Day. Additionally, Thursday, January 1, 2026, has been declared a public holiday for the New Year celebration. This announcement was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In his statement, Minister Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility, and sacrifice associated with Christmas. He also urged citizens, regardless of their faith or ethnicity, to…
The broadcaster who never left the mic – Anthony Anegbe Akiotu …Industry Speaks, experience Leads, Akiotu in line for BON Chairmanship In Nigerian broadcasting, some names echo. Others endure. Anthony Anegbe Akiotu does both. As the chairmanship election of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) approaches, the contest is shaping up as more than a routine power shift. It is a defining moment for an industry at a crossroads and at the centre of it stands a man whose life has been lived in signal strength and sound waves. Anthony Anegbe Akiotu, is not just a broadcaster. He lives broadcasting.…
Scrabble Showdown: Jimoh Reigns Supreme, Monrovia on the Rise – Can They Conquer Africa 2026? Scrabblemania 3.0 in Sinkor, Monrovia didn’t just crown a new champion but it also delivered a statement. A statement about rising talent, growing ambition, and a city preparing to become the centre of African Scrabble. At the heart of it all was Nigeria’s Abdulmumin Jimoh, whose near-flawless performance set the tone for a championship defined by precision, intensity, and elite-level board mastery. With 26 wins, 4 losses after gruelling competition and a colossal +2612 spread, Jimoh didn’t merely win; he controlled the narrative from start…
KWARA CELEBRATES NYG CHAMPIONS: EDUCATION SUPPORT RAINED ON RISING STARS Kwara State is throwing a big party for its National Youth Games (NYG) heroes. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq handed out over ₦8 million in educational support to medal-winning athletes’ parents . This move’s all about investing in the state’s young sports talents, says Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji The state’s NYG journey’s been fire – from 19th to 5th place, 21 out of 26 sports brought home medals. “This support’s a scholarship boost,” Mogaji said. Gov’s rep urged athletes to stay focused , while parents were told to nurture both books and…
The Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA) has dropped a bombshell with its 2025 Player Awards, introducing two explosive new badges that are set to redefine the African scrabble landscape. The new honours include the Elite Veteran (EV) badge, designed for seasoned word warriors who dominated Africa’s top 10 rankings in the first seven championships. This shake-up has sent shockwaves throughout the continent, raising the bar for wordsmiths and raising the stakes for Africa’s elite scrabble players. No shortcuts. No sentiment. And no room for players already crowned with higher titles like EXP, GM or CC. But the fireworks didn’t stop…
The 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship got underway in Abuja on Saturday, with Fosla Academy, the defending champions, securing a nail-biting 2-1 win over Horvel Prime. The tournament kicked off with a bang, featuring exciting matches and impressive performances. Generation Next stole the show, thrashing Emirates Queens 5-0, while SIK Paragon and BIA Ladies also recorded narrow victories against Jeremiah Angels and Gwagwalada Ladies, respectively.The results set the stage for a competitive grassroots tournament which runs from November 29 to December 6 at the Area 3 Sports Complex. Although 24 teams initially registered, only 16 were confirmed for participation and…
Team Nigeria’s amputee football team set the ball rolling at the inaugural West Africa Para Games taking place in the sporting capital of Ogun State, Abeokuta. The amputee football match between Nigeria and Benin Republic was one of the major highlights of the opening ceremony held at the MKO Abiola Stadium. The Nigerian team dominated from start to finish, defeating their opponents 11–0 to send a strong message to the rest of the competition. Striker Usman Ahmed Tijani scored four goals, while Michael Akachi and Daniel Tochukwu each netted a hat trick to contribute to the emphatic scoreline. Ibrahim Ndako…
In a stunning display of linguistic prowess, Team Nigeria made a resounding statement on the first day of the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The Nigerian contingent, comprising 20 players, showcased their exceptional skills, with six players storming into the coveted top 20 rankings. Leading the charge is Bayelsa’s Timi Woko, who topped the leaderboard with a flawless 7-0 record, leaving the global pack in his wake. A trio of Delta State-born wordsmiths, George Ezinore (4th), Godwin Victor (8th), and Rex Ogbakpa (10th), followed closely, while Oluwatimilehin Doko of Ogun (11th) and Chinedu Thorpe…
When the first whistle of the Prosperity Cup blew years ago, few could have imagined how deeply the tournament would reshape Bayelsa State’s sporting and social landscape. Today, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament—fondly called the Prosperity Cup stands as one of Nigeria’s largest and most impactful grassroots football competitions,nurturing dreams, discovering stars, and building bridges across communities. For Mr. Ono Akpe, the Director-General of the Prosperity Cup and Chief Executive Officer of Red Sapphire Nigeria Ltd, the journey has been one of passion, purpose, and perseverance. “The Prosperity Cup was born out of a desire to empower the…