Author: Pius Ayinor

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By Editor Nigeria’s Senior Men Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, produced a dominant all-round display to overpower Zambia 36–18 in their second Group A match of the 25th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda, to book their place in the quarterfinals of the competition. The Golden Arrows asserted their authority early in the…

UNILAG Law graduate dies a day after convocation

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A University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate, Maryam Agoro, has died a day after her convocation ceremony. Agoro, a law graduate, reportedly passed away shortly after celebrating the milestone she had worked years to achieve, reports The Nation. The demise of the young graduate was shared on X on January 21, 2026, by a user identified…

Super Eagles’ AFCON performance, outcome of collective brilliance — PuffyTee

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●Hails Adams, Iwobi, Lookman, and Nwabali By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye From the entertainment scene to the business sector, Nigeria to South Africa, Africa to Australia, and sports-loving Nigerians, the outing of the Super Eagles is receiving commendation and some pleasant words. The latest public figure to join the long list of individuals and corporate bodies…

Niger Delta Games: Organisers move to curb athletes poaching

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By Editor Dunamis-Icon Limited, the organisers of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), reiterated on Wednesday in Benin that states are prohibited from presenting non-indigenous athletes at the 2nd edition of the games, scheduled for Edo State from February 20 to 27. This is even as the company and the host state, Edo, reaffirmed their commitments…

Lagos City Marathon: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is the new route for 2026

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By Editor The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is entering a new era as organisers unveil a brand-new race route for the 11th edition, scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 2026. In a first for the 42km marathon, the race will now start at the ORCA Mall on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, sweep through sections…

‎Cycling Federation rolls out its 2026 calendar of events

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‎By Editor ‎The Cycling Federation of Nigeria has rolled out its programme of activities for the year 2026, which includes local, national, and international championships. ‎Secretary General of the CFN, Mr. Joel Akinluwa, in a letter to all the directors of sports in the 36 States of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, as well…

NBBF President, Kida, congratulates Oyedeji on his election as WOA Secretary-General

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr Ahmadu Musa Kida, on behalf of the Federation and the extended Nigeria basketball family, has felicitated with Olumide Oyedeji on his election as the Secretary-General of the World Olympians Association. Oyedeji, who is a member of the NBBF Board and a former captain of D’Tigers, emerged as…

Housing should empower, not enslave

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By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In every corner of Nigeria, citizens are grappling with harsh realities under the burden of exorbitant living costs. As inflation continues to rise, many families struggle to secure basic necessities, with housing costs being a significant contributor to their financial woes. Increasing rent prices, coupled with a lack of affordable housing options,…

Niger Delta Games: Ondo Coaches reminded to select best athletes

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By Editor The Ondo State Liaison Committee has demanded that coaches of the 17 sports ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent the state as they seek to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG). The 2nd Niger Delta Games will be held in…

Osimhen cost Nigeria the AFCON title – Sunday Oliseh

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