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Nigerian poet‑lawyer Ogaga Ifowodo has been awarded the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his collection "Why Does God Need a Gun". The NLNG‑sponsored prize, worth $100,000, was decided from 223 poetry entries, with Ifowodo beating fellow finalists James Ngwu Eze and Tares Oburumu.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N4.83 trillion to all 36 states between January and June 2026. Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa topped the list, while Kano led the non‑oil‑producing states.
Standing 6ft 4in tall, Sultan Agunbiade has earned a wildcard to represent Nigeria at the 2026 ITTF Africa Championships in Tangier, marking his debut at a senior continental event after impressive performances in youth tournaments.
The Confederation of African Football announced that Lagos will host the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony on 7 December at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, marking the city’s fourth time holding the event.