Wednesday, June 24, 2026

National Stadium

January 24, 2026

Bible society wants indigenous languages as medium of instruction in schools

Mr Sanusi said the abolition of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction in schools could undermine cultural identity.

Pupils
August 1, 2024

Senator to be probed for sponsoring anti-Tinubu protest, donating food to protesters: Wike

Mr Wike urged protesters to obey court order, and use the national stadium for the protests.

Nyesom Wike and Abuja protesters
February 25, 2024

Promoter urges FG to strengthen local boxing

The promoters said there are numerous boxing talents across the nation but not enough promoters and sponsors.

October 10, 2023

Three rescued as fuel truck falls on car in Lagos

Mr Farinloye, however, said the three occupants of the vehicle were successfully rescued alive.

Fallen fuel truck
August 31, 2023

I wept over state of national stadium in Surulere: Sports Minister Enoh

Enoh said the reason for having a stand-alone ministry of sports was to give the sector the attention required as a base for social inclusion.

John Owan-Enoh
August 2, 2023

Subsidy: Policemen deployed as labour, Lagos residents protest Tinubu’s draconian policies

Police operatives were deployed to Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Maryland, National Stadium, Surulere, Ikeja Under Bridge, Iyana-Isolo, and Oshodi.

PROTESTERS IN LAGOS
April 22, 2023

Sports Minister orders closure of National Stadium Lagos

The closure is due to the collapse of a floodlight mast.

National Stadium Surulere
April 8, 2023

We need over N21 billion to renovate Lagos national stadium: Sunday Dare 

The minister, in a series of tweets, disclosed this on Friday, giving updates on ongoing renovation works in the stadium.

National Stadium Surulere and Sunday Dare
January 31, 2023

Police rescue man who stole electrical devices from Lagos mob

The police said that the suspect “has been arraigned and is currently on remand.”

SP Benjamin Hundeyin
October 19, 2022

Police fire tear gas to disperse para-athletes protesters in Lagos 

Police spokesman in Lagos Benjamin Hundeyin said minimal force was applied by the security operatives to disperse the crowd.