Author: Pius Ayinor

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By Editor Airtel Nigeria has been warned by Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, the marketing partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to stop ambushing the sponsorship rights that belong to MTN Nigeria. MTN Nigeria is the exclusive official communications partner and sponsor of the NFF and all of Nigeria’s national football teams. This deal gives…

Wife of former Ogun governor dies at 100, Abiodun mourns

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By Editor Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, the wife of a former Ogun State Governor, Olabisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of Chief Onabanjo over the passing of their matriarch. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Kayode Akinmade, the…

AFN, Roster Athletics team up to end age cheating

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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria confirms that it has taken a bold step in ending age falsification and poor athlete data management with the launch of a groundbreaking partnership with Roster Athletics. The AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, and the federation at large see the collaboration as a major turning point aimed at restoring credibility,…

AFCON semifinals: Don’t worry about officiating, NFF boss Gusau assures Super Eagles

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By Editor President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed fears of possible biased officiating when the Super Eagles lock horns with hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco in Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations second semi-final in Rabat. He said on Wednesday, “I do not have the same fears of the match officials…

Musa Oshodi endorsed as Judo President

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By Editor The National Sports Commission says it has finally resolved the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Judo Federation as “stakeholders unanimously endorsed Dr Musa Oshodi as the President of the Federation and Segun Gbayi as the Technical Director of the Board.” The Peace pact, said to have been brokered by the Director General of…

Niger Delta Games: Cross River secures new talents at trials

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Cross River State may have made a major breakthrough in talent discovery as the state’s trials for the 2nd Niger Delta Games were held in the central senatorial district. The trials, which serve to select athletes that will participate in the state finals to pick those who will represent the state at the games, were…

Ihedeioha joins ADC, receives membership card

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By Editor, Emeka Ihedioha, the former Governor of Imo State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward, Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, where he was issued his official ADC membership card, Number 001. The report from the ADC secretariat states…

Coach Chelle in Rabat with 11 wins, 1 loss in 17 games

Jan 12, 2026

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By Editor Franco-Malian manager, Éric Sékou Chelle, is surely building a vibrant personal record with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. He will walk inside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday with springs in his steps, having never lost a competitive match in regulation time since taking over Nigeria’s ‘A’ squad 12 months ago. Chelle’s…

Morocco vs Nigeria: Super Eagles see Rabat as a happy hunting ground

Jan 12, 2026

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