Author: Pius Ayinor
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A call to action: Importance of International Women’s Day in Nigeria
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá International Women’s Day, observed annually on 8th March, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for women’s rights and gender equality. More than just an annual celebration, this day represents a crucial opportunity to advocate for systemic change and social justice for women and girls worldwide, including those in Nigeria.…
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Glamour as top personalities grace Newstap/SWAN Five-Star award
By our reporter It was a night of glamour, entertainment, and splendor as the second edition of the annual Newstap/SWAN Five Star Award came to a successful end. Held at the Blessing Hall of the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, it attracted top administrators from the National Sports Commission (NSC), led by the Director General, Hon.…
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Obioma hits brace in Abia Warriors’ 2-0 win over 3SC
●Rangers hammer Remo Stars 4-1 By Emmanuel Chinedu Chukwuemeka Obioma scored his seventh and eighth goals of the campaign, which helped Abia Warriors to bounce back to winning ways following a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Shooting Stars on Sunday. It was a matchday 29 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the…
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Iran’s war targets widen into civilian infrastructure, hit Bahrain water plant
By Editor The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the desalination plants that are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water. As Israeli-struck oil depots smoldered in Tehran after a late-night strike, prompting environmental warnings for citizens, Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on U.S.…
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Osun’s Otan Ayegbaju to host Nigeria’s table tennis elite
By Editor From April 12 to April 17, 2026, the ancient town of Otan Ayegbaju will once again come alive as it hosts the Nigerian table tennis championships. The iconic Idera Multipurpose Hall will host the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament — a championship that has grown into one of the…
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National Sports Commission mourns Nigeria Aquatics Federation President, Dunkwu
By our reporter The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), whose death has brought sadness to the Nigerian sports community. Dunkwu was widely recognized for his strong commitment to the advancement of aquatic sports in Nigeria. During his…
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WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale arrested in Miami for punching a man
By Editor Arike Ogunbowale, a four-time WNBA All-Star and Unrivaled league standout, was taken into police custody early Thursday after an alleged altercation at a Miami nightclub, police records showed. Miami-Dade officers arrested Ogunbowale around 4:30 am after an unnamed male was suspected of being punched at Club E11EVEN. FOX Sports Radio reported, citing police…
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Nigeria Basketball Federation announces landmark XE Jet partnership for D’Tigress global campaign
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Saturday, March 7, announced a landmark strategic partnership with XE Jet, naming the aviation company the Official Aviation Partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress. The NBBF statement this morning gives details of the deal. “The partnership represents one of the most significant aviation collaborations…
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Let our songs be spirit-inspired, not self-inspired, says Ayo
UK-based singer Ayodeji Emmanuel believes Nigerian musicians should listen more to God By Pius Ayinor Ayodeji Emmanuel was not just a regular member of the music department of Rhema Chapel, Yaba, while he was still residing in Lagos. He desired to do more than be the lead singer or a back-up during church services, and…
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ADC slams Tinubu over ambassador postings
●Says it’s a work of incompetence By Editor The African Democratic Congress has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for announcing only 65 of Nigeria’s 109 ambassadorial postings, describing the move as a diplomatic blunder that exposes the country to embarrassment and reflects the government’s incompetence in handling international relations. In a statement released on…
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