Headlines
NLO confirms Nasarawa, Yobe, Jigawa as hosts for Northern zone promotional playoffs
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has named Nasarawa, Yobe and Jigawa states as hosts of the 2026 Division One promotional playoffs, DAILY POST reports.
The playoffs will run from Thursday, July 2, to Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Four clubs from the Northern Zone will earn promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL).
Sixteen teams advanced from the NLO league round, with the teams placed into four zones.
North-Central Zone 1 features Mighty Jets Feeders FC, Bida Lions FC, La-Planet FC and Flight FC, while North-Central Zone 2 includes Mailantarki Care FC, Neurospark FC, Police Machine FC and Kogi United.
The North-East Zone will feature FC Yarmalight, DMD FC, Makwanda Warriors FC and Warinje FC, while the North-West Zone comprises Musa FC, Katsina United Jnr, Zamfara United and Jnr Danburam FC.
The August 27 Stadium in Dutse, Dutse Stadium and Lafia Township Stadium will host the matches, with each venue assigned to a specific zone.
According to the league organisers, the matches will run concurrently across the zones to maintain competitiveness and efficiency.
The NLO announced a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline, late arrivals and missing player licences, and urged State FAs to enforce compliance and fair play.
“Any Algorithm Can Calculate, But It Cannot Care” — NMCN Registrar Warns Nurses Against Overreliance On AI
RE: RESPONSE TO MISLEADING PUBLICATION ON THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME (PAP)
2027: ‘Peter Obi’s Logic Is Short-Term Turnover Unlike Tinubu Who Thinks Of Next Generation’ – Oshiomhole
‘Politics is expensive everywhere’ – Wike replies critics over high billboard cost in Abuja
‘He’s closest to Lionel Messi’ – Rashford names player to win more Ballons d’Or than Cristiano Ronaldo
Power Outage: Tegbe assures Nigerians of swift restoration as electricity disruptions hit Lagos, Abuja
“Not To Own It, But To Give It Another Chance At Life” — Foreigner Rescues Sea Turtle From Lagos Sellers As NESREA Faces Enforcement Questions
“Courts Must Guard Their Independence, Impartiality And Integrity” — NDC Warns After Atiku’s Candidacy Is Nullified
Jesus de Miguel’s death: ‘He’d never intentionally hurt anyone’ – Owono’s team-mate defends goalkeeper
Investigate hijab controversy in Nigerian law schools immediately- MURIC to Council of Legal Education
My govt sharing prosperity, clearing pensions, gratuities – Tinubu
Fubara Pledges Three Million Votes For Tinubu In 2027
Nigerian govt cancels all 2026 NTI, NCE degree admissions
Passenger injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident dies in hospital
FG shuts down NTI degree programmes over illegal admissions
Amaechi Reveals Move By ADC Leadership to Avert Unrest Over Court Judgement
Serie A: Lazio prepare new contract for Dele-Bashiru
Rivers Crisis: You Won’t Regret What You’ve Done – Tinubu Assures Fubara
“My First Mistake Was Listening To Buhari” — Amaechi Blames 2022 APC Primary Defeat On Former President’s Unfulfilled Promise
‘I looked very hopeless’: Tinubu reflects on 2023 presidential election
Politics7 days agoOver 200 Boko Haram Terrorists Are Moving To Attack Military Camp In Buni Yadi As Rockets Target Troops; IED Threat Raises Travel Concerns
- Metro7 days ago
“The Election Must Hold As Scheduled” — INEC Chairman Rules Out Postponement Of 2027 General Elections
- Metro7 days ago
“Publishing His Name Is Subject To The Final Outcome Of A Court Order” — INEC Leaves Gwarzo Off Updated Kano Governorship List
- Metro7 days ago
“Ebola Outbreak Is Not Yet Under Control” — Africa CDC Warns As Confirmed Cases Exceed 10,200, Death Toll Surpasses 5,000
- Metro7 days ago
“Death Benefits Will Be Fully Paid To Next Of Kin” — NAF Pledges Continued Salaries For Personnel Killed In October 5 Aircraft Crash
- Metro7 days ago
“Sowore’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown” — Armed Men Allegedly Abduct AAC Presidential Candidate In Ado-Ekiti, Damage Vehicles And Restaurant
- Metro6 days ago
“They Beat Me Like A Criminal” — Sowore Recounts Ekiti Attack As Govt Denies Involvement, Calls For Police Investigation
- Metro7 days ago
“21 Exotic Vehicles Affected, No Life Lost” — LASEMA Confirms Lagos Mechanic Workshop Fire, Averts Disaster At Nearby Filling Station
