Author: Pius Ayinor

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has announced the successful completion of the 7th and final module of the Advanced Sport Management Course (ASMC) at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. The session witnessed the 21 high-level sports administrators from across Nigeria defend their final…

Trump declares Nigeria a country of particular concern over Christian killings

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President Trump announced Friday that he is designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing the widespread killings of Christians in the country. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” Trump posted to Truth Social. “Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making…

NPBL Final-8: Lagos Legends break Rivers Hoopers unbeaten run, lead table

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Pius Ayinor The games of Friday, Day Five of the Nigeria Basketball Premier League Final-8 Playoffs turned out to be the best-matched day with the last game of the day as the tightest of them all. Lagos Legends defeated host club, Rivers United 80-79 end their unbeaten run in the Nigerian league that had spanned…

ADC opposes Tinubu’s Fuel Tax, says President must not push the people to the wall

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel because it may further deepen the economic hardship for Nigerians already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the President not to push the people to the wall. In a…

Court sacks Zamfara Rep for defecting from PDP to APC

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked a House of Representatives member, Abubakar Gummi for defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. Justice Obiora Egwuatu in delivering judgement, restrained the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from further…

Rivers Hoopers sign Malik for NBPL Playoffs

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The Nigeria basketball league champions, Rivers Hoopers, have bolstered their squad with the signing of Malik Miller for the 2025 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) Final-8 and Final-4 Playoffs. Miller, a 6’4″ shooting guard, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the KingsMen, having played professionally since 2019 in Europe, Africa,…

Team Nigeria set for Islamic Solidarity Games conquest in Saudi Arabia

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The green-and-white flag is about to fly high again — this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Team Nigeria gears up for battle at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, holding from November 7 to 21. With a 46-member contingent — 35 athletes and 11 officials, the nation’s best will compete in seven sports, including athletics,…

NPBL Final-8: Kano Pillars win first match as Rivers Hoopers beat Gboko Chiefs in OT

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Day four of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final-8 tipped off with a crucial airtight battle between Kano Pillars and Kwara Falcons. Having lost all three games heading into the encounter, the tie served as an opportunity for either side to get their first win. Kano Pillars got off to a fine start, leading 22-17…

Eight dead in multiple-truck accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Oct 30, 2025

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