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ITTF Kicks Off Centenary Year, World Table Tennis Championships Returns To London 100 Years On

INadminNGJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026037

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) begins a landmark year for the sport, as 2026 marks 100 years since both the ITTF’s foundation and the first World...

Crime

NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs In Coffee Sachets, Detains 22 Indians Over Cocaine Shipment

INadminNGJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026049

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of illicit substances including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills concealed in sachets...

Metro News

Bizwoman Slams N705m Rights Suit On IGP, Others Over Unlawful Seizure Of Personal Effects

INadminNGJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026076

A Nigeria businesswoman, Ms. Olayinka Aishat Kadiri, has instituted a N705 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and five...

Environment

Lagos Rewards Drainage Operatives, Encourages Them To Remain Committed

INadminNGJanuary 3, 2026January 4, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 3, 2026January 4, 2026042

The Lagos State Government on Monday rewarded operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) and operatives of Drainage Enforcement and Compliance for their contribution...

Sports

Morocco 2025: Super Eagles Steadily Getting Ready For Mambas In Round of 16

INadminNGJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026046

The Super Eagles have put behind the huge success of the group phase and are now focused on putting on their proper knockout competition gear,...

Metro News

Owo Is One Demands Decisive, Coordinated Security Response Over Unprovoked Bandit Attack On Ipele Town On New Year’s Eve

INadminNGJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 20260102

The Owo Is One Association (OIOA), the apex socio-political, economic and cultural organisation of all Owo-speaking communities, strongly condemns the unprovoked and brazen attack by...

Environment

Historical Recognition for Akinwumi Adesina In The Gambia

INadminNGJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026074

The President of the Republic of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow has unveiled a plaque renaming the University of Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental...

Opinion

Are Predatory Journal Publications Achievements?

INadminNGJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 20260103

BY TIMI OLUBIYI, Ph.D. I pray that the new year, 2026, unfolds with fresh opportunities, meaningful growth, and endless possibilities. Amid the many emerging topical...

Education Opinion

Pa Samson Banjo: A Quintessential Teacher At 90

INadminNGJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026091

With profound joy and deep reverence to almighty God, I, Yeye-Oba, Erelu Adenike Ogunleye-Ogunrinde, the alumni president of Obanta Comprehensive High School, Awa-Ijebu, on behalf...

Sports

🏆⚽ AFCON 2025: Nigeria 3–1 Uganda — A Convincing Win That Still Raises Questions

INadminNGJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026064

BY PAUL LUCKY OKOKU Goals, rotation, execution — and a reminder that progress does not always equal perfection Victory was clear. Conviction still needs sharpening....