China’s Hengzhi Cui won the boys’ singles title at the first week of the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship on Sunday in Abuja. The tournament began on June 1 and concluded on Sunday at the tennis complex of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Cui delivered a commanding performance in the final, defeating Nigeria’s Elisha Kwange 6-2, 6-2 to claim the Under-18 boys’ singles crown. The Chinese player had a dominant run throughout the competition. He defeated Divine Nkolo 6-1, 6-0 in the quarter-finals and overcame American Elliott Awomoyi 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals. Kwange also impressed on…
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A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was razed by fire on Sunday, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The Assistant Director of Operations, Osun Fire Service, Mr. Ibrahim Adekunle, confirmed the incident, stating that the fire started in the afternoon. “Officials were able to subdue the fire. The fire destroyed all the plastics and was difficult to control because the materials were highly flammable. READ ALSO: Edo fire service controls market blaze “We were alerted to the fire at about 2:30 p.m.,” Adekunle told reporters. He said the fire service was still investigating the cause of the fire,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has supported the Federal Government’s Girls in ICT empowerment initiative by hosting 185 students on an industry excursion. NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. She said the tour was designed to inspire digital skills development and encourage future careers in technology. It was reported that the initiative was led by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. The programme aims to equip young Nigerians, particularly girls, with digital knowledge and relevant technology skills. Ukoha noted that participants were selected by the ministry from across…
No fewer than 31,711 Katsina State indigenes have benefited from the scholarship program of Sen. Yakubu Lado-DanMarke between 2023 and 2026. A group of beneficiaries from various institutions, under the Lado Scholar Forum and led by Saratu Lawal, disclosed this at a news conference in Katsina on Sunday. It was reported that Lado-DanMarke is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Lawal, a student of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, said records show that the foundation disbursed N700,232,987 in educational support during the period. She added that the scholarship covered students in full-time, part-time, distance…
AIICO Insurance Plc has announced that being named the top performer at the 2026 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards reinforces its status as one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies. With over six decades of operation, the company described the recognition as a testament to its commitment to innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction. It was reported that AIICO was named Insurance Company of the Year 2026 at the awards ceremony held on Friday in Lagos. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Head of Marketing and Communications, Mr. Segun Olalandu, expressed pride in the company’s achievement. Olalandu explained that the award aimed…
An NGO, Stella Heart Foundation (SHF), has launched a campaign to protect and restore Kogi youths from substance abuse through a public awareness initiative titled “Rise Up, Stay Free.” The event, held on Sunday in Lokoja, also coincided with the 60th birthday celebration of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Gbenga Ibileye. Speaking at the event, SHF Executive Director Mrs. Monisola Ibileye said the foundation was inspired by her husband’s concern for humanity and his commitment to improving lives. “It is with immense gratitude that I celebrate my beloved husband’s 60th birthday. Sixty years is a testament…
Nigeria will leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and strengthen marine resource management. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gautier Mignot, in Abuja. This was stated in a Sunday release in Lagos by the Minister’s Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola. Oyetola and Mignot reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on maritime security and sustainable ocean governance. The minister commended the European Union for its longstanding support for maritime stability in the…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for the full implementation of a national cancer survivorship framework and stronger support systems to improve the lives of cancer survivors nationwide. NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja to mark the 2026 National Cancer Survivors’ Day. He emphasized that survivorship must become a core part of Nigeria’s cancer control efforts. The NCS president spoke as the society joined millions worldwide to observe National Cancer Survivors’ Day, celebrated annually on the first Sunday of June to honor individuals living with and beyond cancer. He…
Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, reaffirmed his commitment to the Let’s Grow Iruland Together (#LeGIT) vision, aimed at developing an Iruland that is Lagos-aligned, environmentally sustainable, globally competitive, innovation-driven, and technology-enabled. Lawal made this statement on Sunday in Lagos during the sixth anniversary of his coronation. He said the vision is designed to foster a resilient, economically vibrant, and inclusive kingdom for both current and future generations. “Our goal is to build an Iruland that is Lagos-aligned, environmentally sustainable, globally competitive, innovation-driven, and technology-enabled. We are committed to creating a resilient, economically vibrant, and inclusive kingdom,” he…
The Edo State Fire Service on Sunday contained a fire outbreak that gutted sections of the popular Anambra Supermarket building along the Benin-Auchi Road in Benin City. The incident, which occurred around 9 a.m., caused panic among traders, residents, and motorists in the area. Eyewitnesses attributed the fire to a power surge. One witness, who preferred anonymity, said the fire started while many residents were preparing for or heading to church services. The witness reported that thick smoke billowed from the building as flames spread rapidly, attracting a large crowd. Mrs. Grace Osagie, an eyewitness, said traders and passersby initially…