World News Update

The Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced that the 2026 NNL Super 4 tournament will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, from May 1 to May 8, 2026. The Super 4 tournament will determine the overall champion of the 2025/2026 NNL season, following the completion of the league campaign. This format differs from previous seasons when the Super 8 tournament was used to determine promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Speaking on the development, NNL Chairman, Mr. George Aluo, stated that the league and its investors Toptier Sports Management, alongside partners Betpower, are committed to delivering a memorable and professionally organized competition. “I want to confirm that the 2026 NNL Super 4 will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State from May 1 to May 8. The tournament will determine the overall champion of the Nigeria National League for this season,” Aluo said. “Unlike last season when we organized the Su...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors to distribute rice across all states of the federation in support of citizens observing the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The initiative is intended to strengthen national unity and demonstrate compassion during a period that holds deep spiritual significance for both Muslims and Christians. Under the directive, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors will coordinate the distribution through their nationwide grassroots network to ensure that families across Nigeria benefit from the intervention during this holy season when both Muslims and Christians are fasting. It is worth noting that a similar intervention was carried out during the last Christmas season, when rice was also distributed to support Nigerians celebrating the festive period. This continued effort reflects the administration’s consistent commitment to standing with citizens during important religious and cultural seasons. Both Christian and Muslim communiti...

PRESS RELEASE The African Union Sports Council has thrown its weight behind the Delta Senators U19 Unifier Cup, a youth football tournament aimed at discovering and promoting talented young players from the grassroots. A strategic meeting was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where top officials of the African Union Sports Council were officially unveiled in support of the tournament. The meeting, convened by Amb. Onoriode Omagufi, saw the unveiling of Chief Michael Shamsu Mustapha, Secretary General of the African Union Sports Council, and Mr. Abdoul-Rafiou Assoumanou, Senior Sports Officer. The focus of the meeting was on strengthening collaboration between the African Union Sports Council and the tournament organizers to provide opportunities for young Nigerian talents to be seen by international scouts and professional football clubs. The African Union Sports Council delegation will be present throughout the 10-day tournament in Delta State, providing institutio...

PRESS STATEMENT With just 12 days to the start of the 3rd National Para Games Abuja 2026, the Local Organizing Committee have confirmed that all competition venues across Abuja are fully prepared to host athletes from across the country for Nigeria’s biggest multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. According to the official Games venue plan, the majority of competitions will take place at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium, which will serve as the central hub for the Games.  Events scheduled at the complex include Para Athletics at the Main Bowl, Para Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Para Taekwondo, Para Table Tennis, Para Badminton, and Wheelchair Tennis across various indoor facilities within Packages A and B of the stadium complex. Other events will take place at specialized facilities around the stadium area, including Para Swimming at the Swimming Pool Complex, Para Cycling and Para Karate at the Velodrome, and Para Shooting at the stad...

By Temitope Ajayi President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026 to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.  When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, the President Bola, in the company of his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will be the fifth Nigerian leader to be so honoured at the highest level of diplomacy by the British Crown and the first to be hosted at Windsor Castle. The four previous Nigerian leaders were hosted at the Buckingham Palace. This visit carries symbolism beyond ceremony. It reflects the steady evolution of a relationship shaped first by history, then by diplomacy, and now increasingly by commerce, investment, and shared global ambition. Nigeria’s post independence leader, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa, the first to be invited on a State Visit by a British sovereign, was received on December 14, 1965, by Queen Elizabeth II in a move that signalled t...

Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the foremost sports management and marketing firm in Africa and organizers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, is pleased to announce that the official distribution of medals has commenced for runners who did not receive theirs on race day. This initiative officially began yesterday, Friday, March 13, 2026, across three strategic locations in Lagos, and is set to continue through Sunday, March 15, 2026. This coordinated effort is aimed at allaying the concerns of the running community and fulfilling the firm promise made by the organizers to ensure every legitimate participant is duly recognized for their achievement. To ensure a seamless and convenient experience, the distribution centers have been established with the following specific operating hours: PUMA Store Locations (Circle Mall, Jakande, Lekki Phase 2 & Ikeja City Mall) ● Friday, March 13: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ● Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Marathon Off...