Author: Pius Ayinor
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NNPC: Nigerian National Plundering Corporation
By Tunde Odesola Bordered to the west, east and north by Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon, Prodigal Land sits southwardly on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean, thrashing its dirty feet in saltwater. There are four gigantic dairy farms spread across Prodigal Land. One is in Kaduna, one is in Warri, and two are in…
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Ahmadu Bello Stadium: FG begins handover to Kaduna State
By Editor The National Sports Commission and the Kaduna State Government on Thursday, 26th February, signed a Memorandum of Understanding transferring ownership of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, to the Kaduna State Government. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko signed the document on behalf of the Commission, while the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani,…
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Barau FC skipper, Maidubji, apologises after defeat to Rivers United
By Emmanuel Chinedu Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, has tendered an unreserved apology to fans of the club after Rivers United ended their seven-match unbeaten run. The Maliya Boys suffered a 1-0 loss to the Rivers in a rescheduled 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter in Port Harcourt. In a post on his official Facebook…
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Edo wins 2026 Niger Delta Games
By Editor Team Edo has officially been crowned the overall champion of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, delivering a historic performance on home soil in Benin City. In a fiercely contested medal race that stretched to the final day, the host state surged ahead of Delta and Bayelsa, finishing at the top…
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INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for Presidential election
By Editor The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027, as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. INEC also announced a new date of February 6, 2027, for the Governorship and state houses of assembly election. Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education…
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WAFCON Friendly: Ajibade, Okobi, 15 others in Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé
By Editor Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and 16 other players are already in the team’s Hilton Hotel abode in Yaoundé ahead of two international friendly matches between Nigeria and Cameroon on Saturday and Tuesday next week. Both matches have been scheduled for the Military Stadium in Yaoundé on Saturday, 28th February, and Tuesday, 3rd…
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Team Akwa Ibom dominates Tennis at Niger Delta Games
By our reporter Team Akwa Ibom delivered an outstanding performance in tennis at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, winning four medals in the sport (three gold and one silver) and reaching almost every final in the competition. The state featured in all the tennis finals except the men’s doubles event, which was won by Team…
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ATM congratulates Gov. Aiyedatiwa on first anniversary
By our reporter Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been commended for his transformative policies and progressive developments across the state in his first year in office. In a statement signed by Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM), to mark the first anniversary of the present administration, he lauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for fulfilling almost…
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Joshua’s crash driver case adjourned to March 13
By Editor The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash in which British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured has appeared in court. Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on 29 December after their vehicle collided with a stationary lorry on the Sagamu Expressway near Lagos, Nigeria. The…
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NBBF refutes statement made by third parties on tenure of the current Board
By Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation, led by Engr Musa Kida, has issued an official statement in response to a press release by a group regarding the tenure of its Board. We have reproduced the NBBF statement signed by Ugo Udezue, who is the Chairman of the Sponsorship and Marketing Committee and the representative…
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