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The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) has been formally confirmed as the official governing body responsible for the administration, growth, and development of American football in Nigeria, marking a decisive turning point for the sport nationwide. The official inauguration ceremony for the board is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 10 February, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to usher in a new era of stability and structured leadership following a prolonged period of internal disputes and uncertainty. Bukola Olopade once again proved his leadership strength by brokering peace among the stakeholders, replicating his decisive intervention that earlier…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reflected on the enduring legacy of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, describing his leadership style as a powerful moral compass for public servants, fifty years after his death. In a statement released to mark the golden anniversary of the late military leader’s passing, Sanwo-Olu said the memory of General Muhammed continues to shape the values of leadership, discipline and national responsibility in Nigeria. The governor noted that despite the brief duration of his time in office, General Muhammed left behind a leadership template rooted in courage, clarity of purpose and…

Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Mukhtar Shagari, has said that Nigeria should not be in hurry to begin real-time transmission of election results. Shagari gave this advice on Friday in an interview on Arise Television. His comment is coming amid the controversy surrounding the position of the Senate on electronic transmission of election results. DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday reportedly turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought to make electronic transmission of election results compulsory. Reacting, the ex-Deputy Governor said, “E-transmission of election results is good.…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has hailed the life imprisonment of Okpara Onyekachi as a landmark victory for justice and road safety enforcement in Nigeria. The Lagos State High Court, TBS Division, delivered the judgment in suit number LD/24692C/2024, arising from a fatal accident that claimed the life of a serving FRSC officer. In a statement on Friday, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed explained that the incident occurred on November 16, 2023, at Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, during a routine traffic patrol. The officer, Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant Ajomale, was on duty when a container-laden truck, driven by Onyekachi at excessive…

Nigerian comedian and actor Ijoba Lande has accused operatives attached to the Area “J” Division of the Lagos State Police Command of allegedly assaulting him, confiscating his mobile phone and stealing cash said to belong to his brother. A video circulating widely on social media shows the entertainer with visible facial injuries, including blood stains around his eyes, while onlookers poured water on his face in an attempt to assist him. The footage also features scenes from a location believed to be a police facility, where Ijoba Lande appeared to be reporting the incident after the alleged attack. Speaking on…

Kwara United have received an injury boost following the recovery of three of their regular stars. The Harmony Boys have welcomed the trio of Shola Abdulraheem, Ini Emmanuel and Adeshina Gata from injury. The trio were involved in a light training exercise with the rest of their teammates during the week. They are however not available for this weekend’s matchday 25 fixture against Plateau United this weekend. The players return is a big motivation for Suleiman Ashifat’s side who are battling hard to improve on their position in the league table. Kwara United currently occupy 17th position in the league…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that officers allegedly involved in an attack on popular actor and content creator Ijoba Lande have been identified and are under investigation. Lande, who recently returned from the United Kingdom, raised the alarm over the alleged assault on his social media accounts. He claimed that he and a friend were attacked by police officers, resulting in the seizure of his iPhone 16 Pro Max and $1,200 belonging to his brother. The incident reportedly left him injured, with visible blood on his face and shirt, as shown in a video he shared online. In…

Residents of about 20 communities in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Friday protested the alleged invasion of their communities and the forceful seizure of their farmlands by armed personnel. The affected communities include Odo Igbein, Tapala, Igbo Oya, Laloko, Oruntu, Eriki Awoke, Eriki Nla, Jelenke, Kiregun, among others. The protesters accused one Lukman Akinlade of masterminding the alleged takeover of several hectares of their ancestral farmlands. According to the residents, they have lived in fear for over two months, alleging that the heavy presence of armed men on their farmlands has prevented them from freely accessing their…

The All Progressives Congress has released an adjusted timetable for its nationwide congresses, national convention, and other related activities for 2026. In an official notice posted on its X handle on Friday titled ‘Adjusted APC 2026 schedule of nationwide congresses, national convention and related activities note’, the ruling party said, “The Expression of Interest Form and the Nomination Form will be available for purchase and collection at the Directorate of Organisation, 2nd Floor, APC National Secretariat, No. 40 Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.” The party confirmed that all timelines have been reviewed and updated, in line with the party’s organisational…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended his decision to speak publicly about global conflicts, insisting he should not be silenced simply because he is a football manager. The City boss faced criticism after expressing his emotional response to violence affecting civilians around the world, particularly in Palestine and Ukraine. Some Jewish community leaders urged Guardiola to “focus on football” and warned him to be more careful with his language. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Guardiola refused to back down. “Why should I not express what I feel, just because I am a manager?” he said at a…