Author: Pius Ayinor

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By Admin A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort for its two-strong crew, in the first such incident since the start of the war. Iranian state media released images of a tail fin and other debris early on Friday, accompanied by an initial claim…

Enugu State wins 3rd National Para Games

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By our reporter The 3rd edition of the National Para Games came to an end on Friday at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with Enugu State emerging overall winners. The closing ceremony witnessed the presence of government dignitaries, including the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Kashim Shetima, who represented the First…

Hana Goda equals Aruna Quadri’s ITTF World Cup record

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By Editor Egyptian teenage sensation Hana Goda has written her name into African table tennis history, becoming the first African female player to reach the quarterfinals of the prestigious ITTF World Cup. In doing so, she equaled the milestone set by Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna, who broke the barrier back in 2014. It has taken Africa…

AKOFA Basketball League wraps up with double trophies for Topfield School

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Pius Ayinor The grand finale of the AKOFA Ivy Basketball League for private schools in the Lagos zone took place last weekend of Saturday, March 28, at the basketball court of Avi Cenna International School in Ikeja, Lagos. It was wrap up of the 2026 season that had the tip-off in January. The AKOFA Ivy…

NFF names Akeem Busari as Coach of U17 Girls, Flamingos

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By Admin The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Ishola Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with experience and a deep understanding of women’s football terrain,…

ADC demands resignation of INEC chair, national commissioners

Apr 2, 2026

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By Admin The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, accusing the electoral body of undermining democracy and interfering in political parties’ internal affairs. The ADC made the demand on Thursday at a world press conference addressed in Abuja by…

NPFL’s Last Lap: Top finishers go down to the wires

Apr 2, 2026

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‎By George Akpayen ‎ ‎The finish line is now in sight in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and much of the talk has centred on the title race and those at the other end of the table which surprisingly include last season’s champions Remo Stars. ‎However, there is another race shaping up among…

ADC: INEC delists Mark, Aregbesola, suspends recognition

Apr 1, 2026

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By Editor The Independent National Electoral Commission has deleted the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from its records as National Chairman and National Secretary of the party. INEC also announced that it would not recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, who is seeking to assume leadership of the party through the courts, and that it…

World Athletics renews Okpekpe International 10km Road Race Gold Label status

Apr 1, 2026

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Pius Ayinor World Athletics has officially renewed the Gold Label status of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, reaffirming its place among the world’s elite road races and cementing its reputation as Africa’s premier 10km road running event. Since its inception in 2013, the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has grown from a local dream…

Kienka gets two sports awards in one month

Mar 31, 2026

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