Author: Pius Ayinor
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Niger Delta Games: Patoranking, Gospel singer, Eben, DJ Phyna for opening ceremony in Benin
By Kehinde Osagiede It promises to be a glamorous opening ceremony on Friday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as organizers of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis Icon Ltd, and partners say they have perfected their plans for the second edition of the games. It is being held in Benin City from the 20th to…
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Niger Delta Games open in Benin with glitz
By our reporter All is set for the opening ceremony of the 2nd Niger Delta Games on Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State. State contingents arrived in succession at the Benson Idahosa University Games camp for athletes and coaches, even as rehearsals went on through the afternoon to late night for…
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Electoral Law: ADC vows to mobilise Nigerians
●says Tinubu has corrupted democracy By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said President Bola Tinubu’s hasty assent to the controversial Electoral Act Amendment has corrupted Nigeria’s democracy and is akin to signing the death warrant of credible elections in the country. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,…
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Tinubu’s renewed drive for sports inspires reform at NIS
…as NEWSTAP/SWAN honour Shaibu, others By our reporter The Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday anchored his vision for the transformation of Nigerian sports on what he described as the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation that formally presented him with…
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Yellow House wins Phidel Schools Inter-House Sports
By our reporter Yellow House produced a stunning turnaround performance at the Phidel Group of Schools Inter-House Sports competition in Lagos, rising from last place at the previous edition to emerge overall champions – winning both the march-past and the athletics competition. The colourful biennial event, held at the Sports Complex of the Yaba College…
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Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation appoints EEXSport strategic partners for marketing and communications
By our reporter In line with its strategic mandate to strengthen governance, visibility, and the sustainable development of baseball and softball in Nigeria, the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF) has announced the appointment of EEXSport as its exclusive worldwide marketing, sponsorship, communications, media and digital agency. The partnership aligns with national sports development objectives…
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Former Prince Andrew arrested
By Editor Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to the…
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Family dumps dead body inside bank as proof of death
By Editor A grieving family in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa, took drastic measures on Wednesday by bringing the body of their deceased relative to a Capitec Bank branch as proof of death. This action reportedly followed the bank’s refusal to process the deceased’s claim, allegedly instructing the family to provide proof that their loved…
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Ibitoye receives 2025 FUBS Personality of the Year Award
By Pius Ayinor Amiable sports journalist Oluwatoyin Ibitoye has formally received the 2025 Family United by Sport (FUBS) Personality of the Year award. The presentation was held on Monday at the Hotsports Studios in Lagos with sports entrepreneur Taye Ige as chief host. The award ceremony was attended by members of the foremost sports online…
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Tinubu signs Electoral Bill 2026 into law
By our reporter President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law. This follows the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of deliberations. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, during the emergency plenary, passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, 2026, through Third…
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