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.
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.