Author: Pius Ayinor

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By Editor Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have expressed confidence in their readiness for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg clash with their counterparts from Senegal. During the pre-match press conference held on Friday evening, Head Coach Moses Aduku and team captain Joy Igbokwe highlighted the team’s preparedness, mindset, and fitness…

Davis Cup: Nigeria’s game built on confidence, says NTF President Ochei as Uzbekistan visits

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By our reporter The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Hon. Victor Ochei, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will edge out Uzbekistan when both countries square up this weekend in the Davis Cup World Group II Promotion playoff at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club in Onikan. The Nigerian team will be hoping to put up…

NDDC upgrades sports facilities in Benin for Niger Delta Games

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By Editor The organisers of the Niger Delta Games have completed significant upgrades on the sporting facilities earmarked for the competition in its second edition in Benin City, Edo State. Just as was done in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, before the start of the 1st edition, the organisers and the sponsor, Niger Delta Development Commission…

How I ended up with a gay man, before marrying Reuben Abati – Kikelomo Atanda-Owo

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By Editor Kikelomo Atanda-Owo, the wife of veteran journalist Reuben Abati, has spoken about her previous failed marriages. Abati, a former adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, unveiled Kikelomo, the CEO and Chief Consultant of Z-Edge Holdings, as his third wife in 2023. Speaking during an interview on media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown’s “The Morayo Show”, the…

Pamodzi celebrates Isa’s Energy Leadership Award as Nigeria’s ‘Olympic Gold’ in industry

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By Editor Pamodzi Nigeria, a leading sports marketing company, has congratulated Abdulrazaq Isa, Founder and Chairman of Waltersmith Group, on receiving the prestigious Energy Industry Leadership award. The award was bestowed on him at the 9th Annual Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026). The award, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, honours an…

Ademola Lookman scores on Atlético debut

Feb 5, 2026

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By our reporter Ademola Lookman marked his debut for Atlético Madrid with a goal on Thursday. He scored the third goal in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. Lookman completed his transfer from Atalanta on Monday and resumed training with his new teammates on Tuesday.…

Terrorists kill at least 162 Nigerians in new attack in Kwara State

Feb 5, 2026

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By AFP Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday on a village in the west-central state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called…

Rivers State inaugurates LOC for 2026 Niger Delta Games

Feb 4, 2026

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By our reporter Four-time Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Chris Green leads a seven-member Local Organizing Committee (LOC) set up to oversee the affairs of the state’s contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta Games (Edo 2026). The other members of the committee are Professor Ken Anugweje, Emma Ndah, Awele Salubi, Obia Inyengiyikabo, and Emmanuel Jaja,…

Former 36 Lion FC teen, Olaitan, joins Turkish giants Besiktas

Feb 4, 2026

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●Gets 3-year deal By Editor A 36 Lion FC product, Junior Olaitan Ishola, has joined Turkish giants Besiktas with the contract running until 2029. It has an option for an additional year. Renowned developmental football expert Hajji Gafar Liameed confirmed on Wednesday that the contract is valued at €8.5m. This move represents a big career…

2026 Athletics: Asaba is camp base for Team Nigeria

Feb 4, 2026

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