Author: Pius Ayinor

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‎By our reporter ‎The President of the Nigeria Paravolley Federation, Kayode Ladele, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Paravolley Africa has appointed Jackson Imandi as President of a West Africa Development Commission. ‎Ladele stated that the Nigeria Paravolley Federation categorically rejects the claim, noting that the purported “West Africa Development Commission” is…

World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigress deliver dominant 70-37 win over Colombia

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By Editor African champions D’Tigress delivered a dominant win over Colombia, 70-37, in Group Phase action at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament France on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Astroballe in Villeurbanne, according to Fiba.com report. Nigeria seized control early and never looked back, steadily building their advantage and ultimately putting the…

Kwara United relocates to Mobolaji Johnson Arena for home matches

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●To launch the new arena against Rangers on Sunday By Editor The Nigeria Premier Football League has approved the relocation of Kwara United home matches from the Moshood Abiola Arena in Abeokuta to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena at Onikan, Lagos. This has been done at the club’s request. Kwara United are serving an indefinite stadium…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress open World Cup qualifying campaign against Colombia

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●Coach Rena says, ‘We’re ready.’ By Pius Ayinor African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will start their qualifying campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia. The game is set for 2pm at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon, France, on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a strong reputation as a…

Abia State sports commissioner visits Abia Comets, pledges cash reward

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By Emmanuel Chinedu In a bid to boost the morale and confidence of Abia Comets players, Abia State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has paid an unscheduled visit to the club. The commissioner, during the visit to the team’s training ground at Holy Ghost College, Olokoro, on Tuesday, explained that the…

Nigeria international Daniel Daga sentenced to six months in prison for sexual assault

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By Editor Molde’s Nigeria U20 international Daniel Daga has been convicted of committing a sexual act against a person who did not consent to it, and has been sentenced to six months in prison, according to Norwegian television TV 2. The verdict was delivered by the Nordmøre og Romsdal District Court, which found the midfielder…

House of Representatives mourns passing of Sir Chamberlain Dunkwu

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By our reporter The House of Representatives says it has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dunkwu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 54. He…

Ex-Super Eagles coach Onigbinde dies at 88

Mar 9, 2026

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By Pius Ayinor A former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, is dead. Coach Onigbinde, who led Nigeria to the 1984 African Nations Cup and the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan, died at the age of 88. The coach’s family announced his passing on Monday through a WhatsApp message signed by a member of his…

Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa expand community basketball court initiative into Sahel Region

Mar 9, 2026

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