In his remarks, Coach Austin Eguavoen charged the participants never to rest on their oars, promising to guide and mentor them beyond the course, while noting that more training is needed across all states and that more trainers are needed to succeed the current generation.

  One person was feared dead and several others injured when the Egungun festival turned violent in Kuta, Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday. According to an eyewitness, Sefiu Oladipupo, what was supposed to be a cultural celebration degenerated into a free-for-all. The eyewitness who posted about the incident on his Facebook […] The post Video: One Feared Dead As Egungun Festival Turns Bloody In Osun Community appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerian entertainment, in October 2026, has witnessed a series of heated exchanges, unexpected confrontations and public fallouts involving some of the country’s biggest names. Musicians, reality television stars, actors and social media personalities have found themselves at the centre of public confrontations, some involving sharp exchanges on social media and others ending in physical contests […] The post Davido, Zlatan, VDM, Phyna, and Others: Nigerian Celebrities who clashed in October 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

AC Milan have inducted Brazil great Kaka into the club’s Hall of Fame. Milan posted a video of Kaka’s goals against Inter, and the former midfielder recreated a celebration he often used during his Milan career. Kaka joined Milan from São Paulo on August 15, 2003, at age 21 for $8.5 million. Then-owner Silvio Berlusconi […]

WhatsApp is finally giving people a way to post a status that goes to one group and nobody else. The company announced Group Status on October 29, 2026, as the headline item in a package of four changes aimed at crowded group chats. If you have ever hesitated to post a photo from your church […] The post WhatsApp Group Status Features Update: Post Updates Only One Group Can See appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Senate has approved 18 nominees for leadership and membership positions in two federal institutions responsible for promoting fiscal accountability and protecting human rights. The confirmations, conducted during Wednesday’s plenary, include Abdullahi Saidu as executive chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission and Salamatu Suleiman as chairman of the governing council of the National Human Rights […] The post The 18 appointees taking up key roles in Nigeria’s FRC, NHRC appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The rising cost of education has made choosing an overseas university a major financial decision for many Nigerian families, but some countries offer international students opportunities to obtain quality degrees without spending as much as they might in more expensive destinations. Malaysia, Poland, Hungary, Italy and Portugal are among the countries attracting students with relatively […] The post 10 countries Nigerian students can consider for affordable foreign education appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

He urged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the items, describing the intervention as an opportunity to improve their livelihoods. The post NASENI empowers 300 Ondo residents with locally made products appeared first on Tribune Online.

Olojede said the state government wanted to be involved in the initiative, noting that it could create opportunities for young people and students. The post RCCG National Youth Affairs moves to expand youth development initiatives in Oyo appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out any change to the timetable for the 2027 general elections, insisting that the polls will hold as scheduled. The Commission also fixed December 15, 2026, for the certification and publication of the final register of voters ahead of the elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed […]

In a related development, Governor Yusuf approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the redeployment of two commissioners to other ministries. The post Kano gov swears in six commissioners, three advisers, 19 permanent secretaries appeared first on Tribune Online.

Trump had sued for $10 billion after the newspaper's story was published in July 2025 detailing the president's alleged 2003 letter to Epstein, which apparently featured a drawing of a naked woman. The post US Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter appeared first on Channels Television.

“We did not promise all things in one year, but we covenanted to stop the bleeding, clear the ground, recover the losses and restore abandonments,” Otu said. The post We’ve cut Cross River’s debt by N70bn, recovered public assets — Gov Otu appeared first on Tribune Online.

"By the grace of Allah, we are witnessing a significant reduction in insecurity across many communities. Although some challenges remain, our administration is doing everything possible to address tthem."

Nigeria’s 19-member contingent joined athletes from across the world at the colourful opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal on Saturday, as Africa’s first Olympic sporting event officially got under way. Led by athletics sensation Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo, who served as flagbearer, Team Nigeria marched into the packed Abdoulaye Wade Stadium […]

By Ado Oyeyemi No fewer than 30 residents have been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly violating environmental sanitation regulations during the state’s monthly clean-up exercise. The arrests were made on Saturday by environmental health officers during the sanitation exercise across the state. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Environmental Health and [...]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made a surprise appearance on the runway at the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week, joining models to showcase a fashion ensemble. The post Photos: Sanwo-Olu walks runway alongside models at Lagos Fashion Week appeared first on Vanguard News.

The initiative, tagged “Yoruba Community Political Mobilisation and Empowerment,” is themed “To Mobilise One Million Votes for the Re-election of President Bola Tinubu in Kano in 2027.” The post Abejide launches N600m empowerment scheme for women, widows in Kano appeared first on Tribune Online.