Author: Pius Ayinor

By our reporter The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it has taken a decisive step toward strengthening the country’s track and field fortunes ahead of the 2026 season. The AFN has selected the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, as the official camping base for the home-based athletes preparing for major national and international championships. The…

By our reporter CD Castellón, a Spanish club, has signed talented teenage Nigerian attacker Elisha Ephraim. The player is a product of Mavlon FC. Mavlon officials say Ephraim can function effectively as a winger or as an all-out striker. “He is endowed with rich football intelligence, skills, and natural instinct to score goals and to…

By Editor The Oyo State Fire Service has recovered the corpses of a 30-year-old man, Shina Adedeji, and another 45-year-old man, whose name was withheld, from two separate locations in the state. One of the victims was trying to rescue a goat when he was trapped in the well. The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi…

By Editor President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Board of NNPC Limited, Ahmadu Musa Kida, on his 65th birthday on February 3.  In a statement signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), the President celebrated Kida’s sterling career in the public and private sectors, as…

By Editor Ron Kenoly, an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, and indeed a legend, has passed away at the age of 81. The celebrated gospel singer died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Many singers and artists across all fields have mourned his passing on social media. Nigerian gospel singer and Minister of the…

By Emmanuel Chinedu Barau FC head coach, Eugene Agagbe, has commended the management, players, and fans of the club for their support following the five-game unbeaten run of his team. Barau FC continued their improved run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Ikorodu City on Matchday…

Atletico Madrid have signed Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. It is a deal worth $41.3m. Lookman has played in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, and now La Liga. Just 21 players have been able to achieve this, while only three – Christian Poulsen, Justin Kluivert, and Stevan Jovetic – have featured in all…

By Editor Atlético Madrid have announced they have reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. The Spanish team say they need the Super Eagles attacker’s firepower in Diego Simeone’s squad as they reinforce the team for greater challenges. The former African Footballer of the Year arrived in Madrid…

By Editor South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr in the category. She took home the prize for her song “Push 2 Start”, beating out the Nigerian stars, as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s…

By Editor The organisers have released details of the $250,000 prize money structure for the elite 42km race for the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. The prize money applies to both men and women in the elite category. Under the official breakdown, the winner of the 42km elite race will take home $50,000, while…