Shaibu Hails Tinubu’s ₦100m Reward For Flamingos, Says Gesture Will Boost Grassroots Sports
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has praised President Bola Tinubu for rewarding Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with ₦100 million each following their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph in Morocco. Shaibu described the financial package as a boldContinue Reading
Harry Kane’s best moments in England shirt
From his debut goal to becoming England’s all-time top scorer, take a look at some of captain Harry Kane’s greatest achievements for the Three Lions. Read More: https://punchng.com/harry-kanes-best-moments-in-england-shirt/Continue Reading
Schmeichel Slams Man United’s ‘Disrespectful’ Treatment Of Carrick Amid Pochettino Links
Peter Schmeichel has criticised Manchester United for their “disrespectful” treatment of Michael Carrick as the club continue to be linked with Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Carrick as head coach and the club have opened talks with the 54-year-old’s representatives, as reported by ESPN. But formerContinue Reading
Federal Govt Targets 8,400 Vehicles Daily With 5 New Lagos CNG Stations
The Federal Government (FG), on Wednesday in Lagos State commissioned five Compressed Natural Gas daughter and last-mile retail stations developed by Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC) with the support of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF). Commissioning the project Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Ph.D, Minister of State, PetroleumContinue Reading
Nigeria Risks Missing Out As FIFA Pumps $100m Into Global Futsal Development
Nigeria risks missing out on opportunities in the rapidly growing global futsal landscape unless the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) steps up investment in infrastructure, coaching, refereeing and youth competitions. The warning comes amid FIFA’s disclosure that it has invested more than $100 million in futsal development since 2016, supporting overContinue Reading
SSANIP Threatens Strike Over Unpaid CONTTA, Unimplemented 2026 Agreement
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has threatened to embark on strike if their demands are not met. The association issued the threat on Wednesday, following a meeting of its General Executive Council (GEC) in Abuja over the continued non-payment of CONTTA and the non-implementation of the 2026Continue Reading
Fintiri Receives NURTW Leaders, Pledges Mass Transit Buses
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding road infrastructure, improving public transportation and executing more people-oriented projects aimed at enhancing economic activities and the well-being of residents across the state. Governor Fintiri gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received a delegation of theContinue Reading
Fintiri Swears In Yunusa Hammanjoda As Fufore Council Chairman
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has sworn in Yunusa Hammanjoda as the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, charging him to uphold the principles of accountability, transparency, inclusiveness and purposeful leadership. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of Government House, Yola, marked theContinue Reading
EUROMATCH NPFL: Ranchers Bees vs Doma United Rescheduled Fixture Gets New Date
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fixed a new date for the outstanding Matchday 10 fixture between Ranchers Bees and Doma United. According to a statement released by the league on October 23, the game will now hold on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 4pm WAT at the SaniContinue Reading
Fintiri Inspects Major Projects, Pledges Completion Before May 2027
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to complete all ongoing projects across the state before the expiration of his tenure in May 2027, assuring residents that no project initiated by his government will be abandoned. The governor gave the assurance during separate inspection visits toContinue Reading