DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

Politics

Shaibu Commends President Tinubu Over Massive Sports Infrastructure Revamp Nationwide

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approv...

June 02, 2026

International

US Disburses $187m Foreign Aid To Nigeria In 2026

  The United States has disbursed $187.35 million in foreign assistance to Nigeria so far in 2026, making Africa’s largest economy one of the leading beneficiaries of American support in s...

May 27, 2026

Crime

ISWAP IED Attack Kills CJTF Commander In Borno

  A commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force was killed after suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province detonated an improvised explosive device targeting...

May 27, 2026

Sports

Former Nigeria U-20 star Rilwanu Sarki arrested at Abuja airport

    Former Nigeria U-20 winger Rilwanu Haliru Sarki has reportedly been arrested by Nigerian authorities upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.   Sar...

May 25, 2026

Sports

Shooting Stars end 27-year continental participating drought

    Historic Nigeria Premier Football League side Shooting Stars SC have officially sealed a return to continental football for the first time in 27 years.   The Ibadan based club,...

May 25, 2026

Sports

Paul Onuachu fires Trabzonspor to Turkish Cup glory with match winning brace

    Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered a sensational performance to help Trabzonspor clinch the Turkish Cup title after scoring twice in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Konyaspor.  ...

May 24, 2026

Sports

Semi Ajayi secures Premier League promotion ticket with Hull City

l    Semi Ajayi is set for another spell in the English Premier League after Hull City secured promotion with a dramatic victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship Playoffs final at We...

May 23, 2026

Sports

Nigeria targets World Cup qualification revival under David Fizdal

    Former NBA head coach David Fizdale is expected to lead Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, during the July window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African qu...

May 23, 2026

Sports

NFF Announces CAF B Refresher, CAF A-License Coaching Courses

The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded plans to organise a CAF B-License refresher programme alongside a comprehensive CAF A-License coaching course as part of efforts to strengthen coachi...

May 22, 2026

Sports

Sultan Agunbiade Keeps Nigeria’s Hopes Alive at WTT Contender Lagos

  Sultan Agunbiade has emerged as Nigeria’s sole remaining contender in the men’s singles event at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos after an impressive first-round victory over compatrio...

May 22, 2026

Politics

Mass Defection Looms in Rivers APC Ahead of 2027 Elections - Report

  Fresh indications have emerged that the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State may face a wave of high-profile defections ahead of the 2027 general elections following growing internal disp...

May 22, 2026

Politics

Obafemi Hamzat Clinches APC Governorship Ticket for Lagos 2027 Election

Obafemi Hamzat has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election following a landslide victory in the party’s primar...

May 22, 2026