Author: Pius Ayinor
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Ademola Lookman’s Atletico shock Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal
●PSG blank Liverpool 2-0 By Admin Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarterfinal first-leg clash. The La Liga leaders were on top in the all-Spanish tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday before Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down…
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Nigeria, India, Zimbabawe and Jamaica for 2026 Unity Cup Tournament
By Admin The Unity Cup, the premier international football tournament celebrating AfroCentric and global diaspora communities, is officially returning to its historic home. From 26 to 30 May 2026, the hallowed turf of The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic FC, will host a revamped four-nation tournament featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India. Following the massive…
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Shabach Encounter lights up Lagos
Sola Cymbal will keep the Maryland, Lagos area in a lovely mood on Sunday as she leads several Gospel singers in a special style concert By Pius Ayinor There have been several gospel concerts in Lagos and beyond, but Sola Cymbal has arrived in town from England, leading numerous other singers in what she says…
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Adamu committed to lasting legacy as CAF’s Secretary General
By Editor The new Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, Samson Adamu, has spoken of his intense desire to leave a lasting legacy as the chief operating officer of the beautiful game on the African continent. Adamu was on Sunday, 29th March 2026, named CAF’s Acting General Secretary, at the CAF Executive…
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NOC sets 2026 Olympic Day for June 27
By Admin The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport-For-All Commission have announced the 2026 Olympic Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 27. It is being held under the global auspices of Olympic Solidarity, This annual event serves as a premier global platform to champion the benefits of physical activity, offering Nigerians of all ages…
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Pamodzi boss calls for unity, one goal amongst Nigerian basketball stakeholders
●Marketing NBBF is an acceptable challenge Pius Ayinor Chief Mike Itemuagbor, Chairman and CEO of Pamodzi, has called on Nigerian basketball stakeholders to remain united and peaceful as the company takes on the challenge of promoting the Federation and its activities. Itemuagbor has spoken on the heels of the letter from the International Basketball Federation,…
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Afolayan becomes first lady to win South-West Closed Scrabble tourney
By Editor Bukunmi Afolayan indeed made it an Easter to remember as she clinched the 2026 South-West Closed Scrabble Tournament title to become the first female to do so in Ile Ife, Osun State, on Sunday. The Ogun State-born player concluded the 15-round competition with a result of 12 wins and 3 losses with +655…
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Obioma’s goal gives Abia Warriors victory over Bayelsa Utd
By Emmanuel Chinedu in Umuahia Chukwuemeka Obioma scored the decisive goal as Abia Warriors secured a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United, on Monday, at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. The match, a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 32 clash, saw the Umuchineke Boys bounce back to winning ways after a late 2-1 defeat to…
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Barau skipper delighted to halt Rangers’ ascent
By Emmanuel Chinedu In Umuahia Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, says his team is delighted to halt Rangers International after both sides shared the spoils in a keenly contested Matchday 33 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. The Maliya Boys displayed a quality performance at the Cathedral in Enugu on Sunday to secure a vital point…
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7 killed as Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after Kaduna Easter Sunday church attack
By Admin Nigeria’s army said on Sunday that it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people were found dead at the scene. The army said the attack had taken place during an Easter church service in Ariko village in the Kachia…
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