Author: Pius Ayinor

By our reporter The Nigeria Basketball Federation has set its 2026 calendar year, while announcing more sponsorship support for the women’s national team, D’Tigress. The NBBF President, Musa Kida, announced the details after the Federation’s Board meeting held on Sunday, March 1, at the Lagos Boat Club, on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Board deliberated…

AFN Golden League starts with 412 athletes in Benin City

Mar 2, 2026

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By Editor Team Nigeria’s athletics season shifts into top gear on Monday as the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) flags off its maiden Golden League series in Benin City. The two-day meet, scheduled for March 2 and 3 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, is officially listed on the World Athletics calendar and is said to…

The Price of Power: Loyalty and its challenges in Nigeria’s security landscape

Mar 1, 2026

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By Fẹ́mi Akínṣolá In the complex narrative of Nigeria’s security challenges, the recent transition of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun under President Bola Tinubu serves as a pivotal moment for reflection on the systemic issues that pervade the nation’s governance. This development highlights the dynamics of power and the broader questions of allegiance…

NNL: Abia Comets suspends Dipreye Teibowei as technical adviser

Mar 1, 2026

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By Emmanuel Chinedu The Management of Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia has approved the suspension of the club’s Technical Adviser, Dipreye Teibowei, “until further notice.” This follows “a run of poor and unsatisfactory results.” The management had issued him a two-match ultimatum issued to Coach Timipreye before the resumption of the second phase of…

Iranian leader Khamenei killed in strikes, Israel says

Feb 28, 2026

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By Editor The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation.Khamenei’s body has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Mehr, however, reported that the supreme leader was “steadfast…

Super Eagles goalkeeper suspended by club over alleged match-fixing

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By Pius Ayinor Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been suspended for three months by Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars SC pending investigation into allegations of match-fixing, the club announced on Friday. Obasogie was a part of Nigeria’s squad that finished third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in January in Morocco.…

ADC rejects revised INEC timetable

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●Lists boobytraps designed to exclude opposition from contesting By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable, saying it contains boobytraps that could aid President Tinubu’s plot to be returned unopposed in 2027. Specifically, the party has flagged the new compliance requirements under Sections 77 and…

NNL: Abia Comets seek a bounce-back against Sunshine Stars on Saturday

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By Emmanuel Chinedu Abia Comets will be expecting to make a solid return to winning ways, against the Akure-based club, Sunshine Stars, in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Southern Conference A clash, on Saturday, February 28. The game is Matchday 12 encounter, which will take centre stage at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. The team has…

Coach Usman Abd’Allah resumes work at Remo Stars

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