Author: Pius Ayinor
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Gov Abidoun’s assistant welcomes African athletes to Abeokuta
●We are thrilled to host this championship Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State Governor, Comrade Olamide Lawal, has extended a warm welcome to the young athletes from across Africa, participating in the Confederation of Africa Athletics, U18/20 Championship scheduled to take in the state. This event brings together 700 young athletes from various…
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Why I left England for China – Ighalo
Former Super Eagles and Manchester United striker, Jude Odion Ighalo, has explained why he had to leave English team, Watford for Chinese Super League side, Changchun Yatai. The Nigerian achieved his lifelong dream of playing in the English Premier League in 2014 when he joined Watford from Granada and then helped them gain promotion to…
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Nigerian athletes asked to stay positive as AFN unveils kits
Pius Ayinor Nigeria’s long jump record holder and Olympian, Yusuf Alli (8.27m) has urged Team Nigeria athletes to maintain a strong and positive mental strength as the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA), U-18/U-20 Championships begins in Abeokuta. Alli who said this during the AFN unveiling ceremony of Team Nigeria athletes and kits, noted that the…
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Former President Buhari buried in Daura
It was a solemn moment as the lifeless body of the 82-year-old former President Muhammadu Buhari was brought out of a casket draped in sparkling green-white-green Nigerian colours, and lowered into the earth at exactly 5:50pm in the presence of grieving children, family members, and associates. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, today led a gathering of…
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Ayra Starr, Kawhi join Masai Ujiri’s Giants of Africa Festival 2025
Nigerian pop sensation Ayra Starr has just been announced as a performer at the Giant of Africa Festival’s Closing Concert on August 2. She joins a powerhouse lineup that includes Afrobeats stars Kizz Daniel and Timaya. Additionally, local Rwandan artist Alyn Sano is now set to perform at the festival’s inaugural Threads of Africa Fashion…
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Nigerian govt declares Tuesday public holiday in honour of Buhari
The federal government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday a public holiday in honour of late President Muhammadu Buhari who died on Sunday in London. This was announced by the interior minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, according to a statement by the ministry on Monday. The minister said, “In furtherance to the seven days of National mourning declared…
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NPFL Transfer: Pillars unveil Chiedozie, Mukhtar
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Kano Pillars have announced the unveiling of two new players in iconic cultural settings of an ancient textile market and a 15th century former royal residence. Pillars Media Director, Isma’eel Abba Tangalashi wrote on Sunday night, “We unveiled our new central defender, Mukhtar Muhammed from El-Kanemi Warriors, at…
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Buhari’s burial rescheduled for Tuesday
The burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 15 instead of the earlier date of Monday. His body is expected to arrive in Katsina State by midday on Tuesday, ahead of his burial scheduled for 2pm the same day in Daura, Katsina State. Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda made the…
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D’Tigress title defence in limbo as NSC struggles with funding
Pius Ayinor D’Tigress’ ability to defend their African Nations Cup (Afrobasket) is on a shaky note as the African champions are going to Abidjan for the competition in a manner that they have never done in the past 10 years. The champions are pressed down by a lack of funds. As of the weekend, nobody…
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Super Falcons draw with Algeria, to play Zambia in quarter-finals
Algerian ladies successfully stifled the Super Falcons to earn a scoreless draw in their final Group B match of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and earn a spot in the tournament’s quarter-finals for the first time ever. Head Coach Justine Madugu made eight changes to the squad that started against Botswana…
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