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Rangers Clinch 2025/26 NPFL Title After Dramatic Draw in Lagos
Rangers International FC have emerged champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after battling to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Ikorodu City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes finished the season on 68 points, securing a record-equalling ninth league title to draw level with Enyimba FC […]
Court Adjourns Marriage Dissolution Case in Osun Community
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Awolumate Salimat against her husband, Muhammad Mujitabah, until July 1, 2026, for further proceedings. Salimat, a teacher residing in the Oke-Eran area of Ilobu, approached the court seeking the dissolution of the marriage […]
President Federation Cup Round of 64 Fixtures Get Venue, Match Official Adjustments
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released the list of match officials for the Round of 64 fixtures of the 2026 President Federation Cup, with games set to be played across different centres nationwide. In a statement dated May 15, 2026, and signed by the Director of Competitions, Ruth David, the federation also announced adjustments […]
President Federation Cup: National Draw Holds Today in Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will today conduct the draw ceremony for the national phase of the 2026 President Federation Cup at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. The draw comes after the conclusion of the national playoff stage, where four teams were eliminated from the women’s competition and six sides crashed out in the men’s […]
NPFL Relegation Confirmed for Bayelsa United, Wikki Tourists
Nigeria Premier Football League sides Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists have been relegated from the top flight following defeats in their Matchday 37 fixtures. Bayelsa United’s four-year stay in the NPFL came to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars in Ikenne on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The visitors made a bright start, […]
Dr. I-Show Pepper: The Fiery Thespian Who Shaped Nigeria’s Theatre Heritage
In the early days of Nigerian theatre, plays and dramas were performed primarily on stage as a means of storytelling, cultural preservation, and the promotion of moral values that strengthened society. These performances served not only as entertainment but also as tools for educating audiences and reinforcing socially acceptable standards for the collective good of […]
Surrogacy in Nigeria: Hope, Controversy, and the Quest for Parenthood
For a society where parenthood is often seen as a personal milestone and a cultural expectation, the inability to have children can carry a heavy emotional and social burden. For many Nigerian couples battling with infertility, surrogacy is becoming a pathway to hope, but one still surrounded by controversy, cultural hesitation, and legal uncertainty. Surrogacy, […]
The Roles and Challenges of the Media in Holding Government Accountable
The media, often called the ‘watchdog of society’, plays an important role in keeping government accountable to the people, through various channels including newspapers, radio, television, and social media; through these means, citizens receive information about government activities, policies, and national issues. The media has always played a major role in promoting transparency, public awareness, […]
Political Promises vs Reality: Why Citizens Feel Disappointed
In Nigeria, every election season comes with hope. Politicians travel from city to hamlet, campaigning and promising to improve the lives of citizens. They promise employment opportunities, good roads, stable electricity, good healthcare, improved security, and steady economic development. Oftentimes, many Nigerians hope that positive change is finally coming. However, post-election realities are a different […]
Osun Babes Suffer Relegation Blow After Heavy Defeat to Delta Queens
Osun Babes’ hopes of escaping relegation suffered a major setback following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Delta Queens in their Nigeria Women Football League clash at the Asaba Stadium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The encounter, played under partly sunny conditions, began on an intense note as both sides battled for control. Osun Babes showed […]