FAVOUR ITUA

Favour Itua

Favour Itua

Favour Itua is a seasoned broadcast journalist and writer with over 13 years of experience in the media industry. Fluent in both English and Pidgin, he connects with diverse audiences across Nigeria and beyond. Known for his compelling storytelling and dynamic on-air presence, Favour has built a strong reputation. Outside of broadcasting, he enjoys traveling and drawing inspiration from different cultures, with a deep passion for sports and media. His love for exploration provides him with a unique perspective on Africa and the world, making him a well-rounded voice in journalism.

Sports

‘We must play our best football’ — Hansi Flick warns Barcelona about Victor Osimhen

  Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has described Victor Osimhen as a “fantastic striker” ahead of the Spanish giants’ UEFA Champions League showdown with Galatasaray in Istanbul o...

October 11, 2026

Sports

Nigeria Judo Crisis: New Caretaker boss Hammed promises transparency and reforms

  Sheriff Hammed, Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), has pledged to restore stakeholders’ confidence in the sport and rebuild the federation followin...

October 11, 2026

Sports

Adegbesan backs Nigeria to retain African Scrabble Championship title in Liberia

  President of the Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA), Adekoyejo Adegbesan, has expressed confidence that Nigeria has enough quality to defend its title at the 16th African Scrabble Champ...

October 10, 2026

Sports

Galatasaray explain decision to start Osimhen on bench after injury return vs Kasimpasa

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury with an assist as Galatasaray defeated Kasımpaşa 3-1 in the Turkish Süper Lig on Friday, with assistant coach İrfan Saraloğlu explaining...

October 10, 2026

News

NUT laments delay in implementing special salary scale for teachers

   The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised the Federal Government for failing to implement the special salary scale approved for teachers in basic and secondary schools under th...

October 05, 2026

Sports

WBA approves ‘Super’ title for Fury-Joshua blockbuster

  The World Boxing Association is set to sanction the highly anticipated Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua showdown for its vacant “Super” heavyweight title when the former champions meet on...

October 01, 2026

Sports

Nigerian teenager Nefeye Osazee signs first professional contract with Bournemouth

   Nigerian midfielder Nefeye Osazee has signed his first professional contract with Premier League club Bournemouth.  The Cherries announced the deal on their official website, confi...

October 01, 2026

Sports

Victor Ikpeba defends Nwabali after Super Eagles heavy defeat to Guinea-Bissau

   Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has defended Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of...

September 30, 2026

Sports

Habu Gumel: NOC will sustain capacity building for Sports Federations

President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has commended the success of the NOC/Olympic Solidarity Seminar on Good Governance for sports federations, promising continued...

September 30, 2026

Sports

Samson Dauda finishes second at 2026 Mr Olympia as Nick Walker claims first title

   Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished runner-up in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia competition in Las Vegas, United States, as Nick Walker secured his firs...

September 29, 2026

Sports

Nigeria set to face El Salvador in Davis Cup World Cup Group II Playoffs

     Nigeria have been drawn away to El Salvador in the Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs following their 0-4 defeat to Morocco in Rabat last week.  The draw, conducted by the I...

September 29, 2026

Sports

Ugo Ugochukwu: Nigerian-American Driver makes history with FIA Formula 3 title

  Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has completed a remarkable turnaround to win the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship, becoming the first driver representing the United...

September 26, 2026