DAYO AWONIYI

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi

Dayo Awoniyi is a multimedia sports writer with vast experience.

Sports

Al Ahli secure Valentin Atangana's future with new deal

  Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli have confirmed a one-year contract extension for French midfielder Valentin Atangana, keeping the 21-year-old at the club until the summer of 2029. The Jeddah based...

October 09, 2026

News

Driver escapes death as train crushes car at Lagos railway crossing

  A 55 year old driver narrowly escaped death after a train collided with his Honda car at the PWD railway intersection in Lagos on Friday morning. The accident involved a train travelling towa...

October 09, 2026

Sports

Full House in Super Falcons camp as late call-up Blessing Okpe arrives for Olympic Qualifiers

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have welcomed late call-up Blessing Okpe to camp in Ijebu-Ode, completing the team’s assembly of 27 players ahead of their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifying...

October 09, 2026

News

Isaias shatters Century old record as first hurricane of 2026 targets US Gulf Coast

  Hurricane Isaias has become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, breaking a more than century-old record for the latest first hurricane to form in the basin as it strengthens on it...

October 08, 2026

Sports

NAF clears air on Igbokoda crash, says 25 were on board not 32

  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified the confusion surrounding the number of people aboard the ATR 42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, explaining that a misunderstanding of...

October 08, 2026

International

Karl Bushby reaches UK after 28-year journey from South America

  British adventurer Karl Bushby has finally set foot on UK soil after completing a gruelling multi-day swim across the English Channel, bringing him closer to the end of an extraordinary 28-yea...

October 07, 2026

Crime

Drama in Bayelsa court as murder suspect collapses, dies during trial

  A 50 year old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, reportedly collapsed and died shortly after proceedings began at the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa on Tuesday. Nwanlia was standing tria...

October 07, 2026

Sports

Kogi-born Godwin Obaje joins Exclusive NPFL Century Club after scoring 100th goal

  Rangers International striker Godwin Obaje has entered an exclusive chapter of Nigeria Premier Football League history after scoring his 100th career goal in the Nigerian top flight. The 30-y...

October 06, 2026

Sports

Nigeria set for National Sports Festival as NSC hails Mbah's infrastructure drive

  Enugu State is stepping up preparations for the 23rd National Sports Festival as the National Sports Commission (NSC) praised Governor Peter Mbah for his commitment to delivering a memorable e...

October 05, 2026

Sports

Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria unveils 44-man Technical Team for 2028 Olympic push

  The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) has unveiled a 44 member coaching and technical team across its various disciplines as part of a strategic move to strengthen the national teams and...

October 05, 2026

Sports

CAF fixes November date for Women's Champions League

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set November 1–15, 2026, as the window for the Women’s Champions League, but the identity of one of the eight participating clubs re...

October 04, 2026

Sports

CAF maps out four-year roadmap, brings stability to African football calendar

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a major step towards bringing greater stability and predictability to the continent’s football landscape after approving a comprehen...

October 04, 2026