Nwakolo scooped the first gold medal at Delhi 2010
Nigerian schoolgirl weightlifter Augustina Nwakolo scooped the first gold medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, dashing hosts India's hopes of claiming it for themselves.
Nigeria security services arrests 9 over Abuja bomb blasts
Nigerian State Security Service (SSS) arrests nine persons in connection with the bomb blasts which occurred during the country's 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations on October 1.
Adamu, NFF officials freed of contempt charge
Nigeria's FIFA Executive Committee member, Dr Amos Adamu and 16 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) members were on Monday freed of contempt charges by the Federal High Court, Lagos.
SA Foreign Minister, Maite Nkoana- Mashabane
South Africa warns off terrorists
South Africa's Minister for International Relations and Co-operation, Maite Nkoana- Mashabane says there will be no place to hide for people who engage in terrorism to hide in Africa.
Nigeria set aside $1.4 billion for Zungeru Power Project
The Nigerian Government on Monday said it would expend 1.4 billion dollars on the Zungeru hydro power project.
Onigbinde, Adokiye say suspension should be used for recovery
Two-time Nigerian coach, Adegboye Onigbinde and former Green Eagles left winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka say the country should use the period of suspension by FIFA to give football a new lease of life.
AY Show hits London and Manchester
Nigeria's top comedian of the year Ayo Makun (AY) hits off his UK comedy tour of 'AY Live' at the indigoO2 Arena in London and Manchester Birdcage in Manchester.
Nigeria @ 50 – Can Nigeria’s textile industry be revived?
According to available statistics, out of the more than 800,000 workers of the textile industry during its peak, only 100,000 were on its payroll by 1995. The number further dropped to 50,000 in 2004 and 30,000 in 2006.
Paschal Uche led British youths in Pope welcome
Paschal Uche, a 21-year-old Briton of Nigeria origins, was on hand to officially welcome Pope Benedict on behalf of all young people of the UK at Westminster Cathedral today.
Shambolic defending, Blind refereeing oust Nigeria from FIFA U-17 in Trinidad
The Nigerian national U-17 women’s team, the Flamingoes, was ousted at the quarter-final stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 by Korea Republic at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Thursday evening.
Korea Republic battles Nigeria Flamingoes for Semis spot
Nigeria national U-17 women's team, the Flamingoes, will square up with Korea Republic in the quarter-final stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium this evening.
President Jonathan to launch re-election campaign on Sept 18
Nigeria President , Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will officially launched his re-election campaign in Abuja this Saturday, September 18.
Nigeria version of the Jesus Story
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ Naija stylee !!! See the full version on http://www. bunibuni.com.
Maigari denies Lagerback quit reports
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) acting president, Aminu Maigari, has dismissed reports that he said Lars Lagerback had left the Nigerian manager post after a disappointing World Cup in South Africa.
Mexico pegs Nigeria back at Women’s U20
A second-half equaliser from Alina Garciamendez booked Mexico a place in the quarter-finals as Group C winners by virtue of goals scored, with opponents Nigeria also making it through to the knockout stages following their 1-1 draw in Bochum today