Author: Pius Ayinor
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Afolayan becomes first lady to win South-West Closed Scrabble tourney
By Editor Bukunmi Afolayan indeed made it an Easter to remember as she clinched the 2026 South-West Closed Scrabble Tournament title to become the first female to do so in Ile Ife, Osun State, on Sunday. The Ogun State-born player concluded the 15-round competition with a result of 12 wins and 3 losses with +655…
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Obioma’s goal gives Abia Warriors victory over Bayelsa Utd
By Emmanuel Chinedu in Umuahia Chukwuemeka Obioma scored the decisive goal as Abia Warriors secured a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United, on Monday, at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. The match, a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 32 clash, saw the Umuchineke Boys bounce back to winning ways after a late 2-1 defeat to…
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Barau skipper delighted to halt Rangers’ ascent
By Emmanuel Chinedu In Umuahia Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, says his team is delighted to halt Rangers International after both sides shared the spoils in a keenly contested Matchday 33 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. The Maliya Boys displayed a quality performance at the Cathedral in Enugu on Sunday to secure a vital point…
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7 killed as Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after Kaduna Easter Sunday church attack
By Admin Nigeria’s army said on Sunday that it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people were found dead at the scene. The army said the attack had taken place during an Easter church service in Ariko village in the Kachia…
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Anakwe strike secures Remo Stars’ 1-0 win over 3SC
●Kano Pillars smash Bendel Insurance 4-0 By Emmanuel Chinedu Samuel Anakwe scored the decisive goal as Remo Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shooting Stars on Sunday, in a South-West derby clash at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The defending champions came into the game needing to secure a win to boost their hopes…
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US rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran
By Admin The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Tehran with a new looming deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran showed no signs of backing down, striking economic and infrastructure targets in neighboring…
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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
By Admin U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel on Saturday stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway or face attacks on its energy infrastructure, while Iranian and U.S. forces searched for a missing U.S. crew member from one of two downed warplanes. Trump, who has sent mixed messages since…
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Fire guts Yaba market in Lagos
By Admin There was serious panic in parts of Lagos in the early hours of Saturday following a fire outbreak at a market in the Yaba area of the state. The incident, which reportedly started around 3a.m., affected shops within the market, with eyewitnesses alleging that several goods were destroyed in the blaze. Videos and…
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Plateau United’s home matches moved out of Jos over security concerns
By our reporter The Nigeria Premier Football League has approved the transfer of Plateau United’s remaining home fixtures to an alternative venue for the rest of the season, citing security concerns. The match against Ikorodu City will now be held in Lafia on Easter Monday. Chairman of the NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye, said the decision was…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles get Poland and Portugal tests
By Admin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will play two high-profile international friendlies in June 2026, ahead of the World Cup against European teams Poland and Portugal. The first match is scheduled against Poland on Tuesday, June 3, 2026, at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw. Four days later,…
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