Author: Pius Ayinor
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Tinubu’s full list of 65 ambassadors and their countries
By Editor President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this public on Friday, stating that 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors have been assigned to their duty posts. The…
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CAF School Football: Lagos FA donates balls to Igbobi College
By our reporter The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, as part of the CAF School Football Development Initiative, aimed at promoting health, wellness, and active participation in football among students. To officially mark the presentation, the Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Dotun Coker, who…
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Edo Gov, Dikko, NFF president to storm Auchi for Ikhana’s Academy launch
By Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and his Director General, Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other top sports dignitaries are expected to be in Auchi, Edo State, for the official launch of the Kadiri Ikhana’s Football Academy. The…
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CAF postpones Women’s AFCON 2026
By Editor The Confederation of African Football has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, from the March schedule to July/August, Exrasportnigeria.com reports. CAF confirmed the new date in a statement published on its website on Thursday. The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding the tournament. On Wednesday, the South African sports…
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University expels 20, rusticates 15 over exam malpractice
By Editor The Senate of Federal University, Dutse, has approved the expulsion of 20 students and the rustication of 15 others. They are being punished over their involvement in various examination malpractices, the university announced. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Academic Affairs, Malam Nora Dannatta, and issued in Dutse by…
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Czech Republic outfit SK Sigma Olomouc signs Nigerian Sokoato from Mahanaim FC
By Emmanuel Chinedu Mahanaim Football Club has announced the transfer of talented left-back Sokoato Samuel Aibe to Czech Republic top division side SK Sigma Olomouc in a direct deal. The 18-year-old Sokoato is a home-grown talent of Mahanaim who was nurtured in the club’s football and human development philosophy, after he was scouted some years…
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Bayelsa prepares for 1st Yenagoa City International 10km race
By our reporter The Bayelsa State Government has officially announced the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10km race. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, the inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited. Under the theme “The Reveal,” the event represents a bold…
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Owo church attack: How I was arrested by DSS – Suspect
By Editor One of the five persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the June 5, 2022, attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State has given the details of how he was arrested by the secret police. The suspect revealed this at the Federal High Court in Abuja…
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Nigeria Fencing Federation shares lessons from 2026 African Junior Championships
By our reporter Nigeria’s four-man contingent to the African Fencing Junior Championships in Dakar, Senegal, may not have delivered medals. Still, the experience, according to Nigeria Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel, was invaluable. With the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in Lagos on the horizon, Samuel believes the lessons learned in Dakar will shape Nigeria’s preparations. Nigeria’s…
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Bayern Munich want Victor Osimhen
By Editor Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the…
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