Author: Pius Ayinor
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NNL: Sporting return to NPFL as Lagos gets three teams
By Pius Ayinor and Tayo Ogunseye Sporting Lagos on Thursday secured a ticket to the Nigeria Football Premier League ahead of their close rivals, Akwa United. Sporting defeated Osun United 1-0 in the Nigeria National League Conference B final match on the final day at the Lanre Leke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo, Osun State. The Lagos centre…
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Upsets as national table tennis championship wraps up in Osun
Pius Ayinor It was a day of shocks and surprises on Thursday, April 15, at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, as defending women’s singles champion Hope Udoaka fell to unseeded Khadijat Okanlawon in the round of 16. The upset set the tone for a dramatic…
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AFN hopes Ofili returns fully as they call for support from Nigerians
●World Athletics blocks Ofili’s switch to Türkiye By Editor The Athletics Federation of Nigeria says it has officially welcomed sprint sensation Favour Ofili back into its fold, even as followers of athletics await an official response from Ofili’s manager. AFN President Tonobok Okowa expressed delight over Ofili’s return, emphasizing the need for unity and encouragement…
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Ibadan TikToker dies during livestream
By Editor, A popular Ibadan-based TikToker best known as AntyAbake has reportedly passed away. She was said to have collapsed during a livestream on her social media platform. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred yesterday, leaving her followers shocked and devastated as the event unfolded in real time. Her close colleagues say her death…
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Lookman, a wonder signing for Atlético – Simeone
Admin Diego Simeone has said that Atlético Madrid have never had a player with the qualities of Ademola Lookman. The Argentine spoke after the Nigerian’s decisive role in their UEFA Champions League outings. Lookman on Tuesday scored the needed goal that sent Atlético into the semi-finals despite a 2-1 loss to Barcelona, as Atlético advanced…
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Top seeds advance at National Table Tennis Tournament in Osun
By Editor Top seeds marched smoothly into the knockout stage at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament, currently underway in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State. More than 200 players from across Nigeria are competing for a ₦5 million prize pool at the national championships, which has grown into one of the country’s…
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ADC expels Nafiu Bala Gombe, others, after National Convention
By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the expulsion of several members following resolutions reached at its National Convention held on April 14, 2026, in Abuja. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the decision was taken after the adoption of a disciplinary motion against members found…
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Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM): A proven leader for Ondo North
Admin Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed (ATM) is a dynamic leader who has impacted the Ondo North Senatorial District with his expertise in banking, finance, real estate, and infrastructure. He’s created jobs, stimulated economic growth, and inspired entrepreneurship, laying a solid foundation for continued development. As the Balogun of Ikare and a respected APC Chieftain, ATM…
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Toronto Tempo’s first draft pick is UCLA star and champion Kiki Rice
By Editor The Toronto Tempo went West with the first draft pick in franchise history. UCLA point guard Kiki Rice, fresh off leading the Bruins to the school’s first NCAA women’s title, fulfilling the promise that made her the highest-ranked recruit in that programme’s history, now becomes one of the faces of another team with…
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AFN beats deadline, releases approved runners list for World Relays in Gaborone
By our reporter The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released a list of 24 athletes for the forthcoming World Athletics Relays scheduled for May 2 and 3 in Gaborone, Botswana. The announcement was made just before the Monday, April 13th, deadline set by World Athletics for entries. The list made public by the AFN’s…
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