Author: Pius Ayinor
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Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events
By Editor Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women’s events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday, which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games, Associated Press reports. “Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic…
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A good team – Iran coach rates Super Eagles after 2-1 loss
By Editor Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has praised the Super Eagles after his team’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in an international friendly match played in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday afternoon. Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency after the match, Ghalenoei said that he was impressed by the physically imposing Nigerian side and highlighted the calibre…
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Heman Afaramai Eases into Boys 16s Finals at CBN Junior Tennis
By our reporter Heman Afaramai, from the Ikeja Police College Club, continued his impressive run at the CBN Junior Tennis Championship with a comfortable 9-4 win over Joel Michael of Lagos in the semifinals. The 15-year-old served hard and consistently throughout the match and profited from accurate backhand placements that destabilised his opponent. Afaramai will…
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Late Herbert Wigwe linked to 106 London properties
By Editor Late Nigerian banker, Herbert Wigwe, has been linked to the ownership of 106 properties in London, placing him seventh among billionaire real‑estate holders in the British capital, according to a report by The Londoner. The investigation — titled Revealed: The billionaires who really own London — uncovered some 32,611 overseas‑owned properties across the…
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Dele Momodu vs Fani-Kayode: The pot fighting the kettle
Tunde Odesola Back in the Italy of 44 BC, there lived a babalawo called Spurinna. Spurinna was a haruspice. In ancient Rome, a haruspice was a priest or soothsayer who practised divination by inspecting the entrails–specifically the liver and gallbladder–of sacrificed animals, to interpret the messages of the gods. Spurinna was popular in his time…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress to face Indiana Fever in pre-season game
By Editor Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, D’Tigress, will face the Indiana Fever in an international exhibition game scheduled for May 2, 2026, in the United States. The Nigeria Basketball Federation says that, “this match forms a part of D’Tigress’ global preparation campaign ahead of major international competitions, including the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup,…
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Super Eagles versus Iran is Live on M4STV
By Editor Nigeria’s Super Eagles will return to action on Friday, March 27, when they take on Iran in an international friendly game at the Corendon Airline Park in Antalya, Turkey. Kick-off is scheduled for 2pm Nigerian time, with live coverage on M4STV. Twenty-two players are in Antalya for the match, led by captain Wilfred…
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CBN Tennis Championships: Top Juniors fight for places in the finals
By our reporter Heman Afaramai and Damilola Agunbiade played some exciting tennis to emerge tops in the Boy 16s round robin matches without losing a match. They lead twelve players who will be fighting for six final spots in three age categories at the 2026 CBN Junior Championships semifinals. Afaramai from the Ikeja Police College…
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Nigeria Women’s Wheelchair Basketball gets debut ticket to Commonwealth Games
The Nigeria Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team has historically qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Nigerian team defeated South Africa 8-3 in an enthralling final on Thursday at the Commonwealth Games qualifiers in Angola. The Nigerian team, led by captain Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola Olubisi, inspired the team to a comeback in the final…
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UK reviews visa, residency, citizenship fees: Full list of new fees for Nigerians, others
By Editor The United Kingdom is set to raise fees for a wide range of items, including visas, residency, and citizenship applications. This will take effect from April 8, 2026. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office, affects nearly all categories of applications made both inside and outside the UK, including visit…
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