Author: Pius Ayinor
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World Athletics hands Nigeria hosting rights for inaugural Africa running conference
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence while driving increased participation, talent discovery, and private sector engagement. It also positions Nigeria as a…
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First Zealmediacast Blog records 29.2 million views, strengthens media partnerships
By Trust Ittai First Zealmediacast Blog, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital news platforms, has recorded an impressive 29.2 million views so far this year, further cementing its position as a leading media force on Facebook. According to a report shared by Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, Chief Operating Officer, (C.O.O.) of First Zealmediacast Group, the platform continues…
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Obafemi Awolowo University condemns armed robbery attacks on its students
Pius Ayinor The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has condemned, in strong terms, the unnecessary attacks on its students by some hoodlums who not only rob them of their valuables but also inflict injuries on them. The Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, made this known in a statement he…
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17-year-old plucks out his sister’s eyes for money ritual
The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested a 17-year-old boy, Auwalu Muhammad for removing his 7-year-old sister’s eyes for suspected money ritual. The incident occurred in Wailo town in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on October 17, 2025. The spokesperson for the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the horrific…
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NPFL26: Megwo sure of Abia Warriors bounce-back despite 2-0 defeat to Shooting Stars
By Emmanuel Chinedu in Umuahia Abia Warriors forward, Sunday Megwo, has said that he is optimistic about the team’s chances of bouncing back to winning ways despite Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Shooting Stars in Ibadan, in an NPFL Matchday 9 encounter. The Umuahia-born goal poacher, who featured in the game, believes the team has a…
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ADC Cautions Federal Government against using alleged coup plot to silence opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Federal Government against using the recent news of an alleged coup plot as a pretext to clamp down on opposition leaders and begin extra-judicial surveillance on voices that do not agree with the government. In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary,…
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Port Harcourt to host Nigeria’s Men’s Basketball final playoffs
Pius Ayinor Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has been confirmed as the host city by the Nigeria Basketball Federation for the 2025 Final-8 and the Final Four Playoffs of the Nigeria Men’s Basketball Premier League. A communique from the Nigeria Basketball Federation on Monday and addressed to all clubs due to participate in the…
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Muhammad Lukmon Islamic Foundation holds 10th annual lecture
The Muhammad Lukmon Islamic Foundation, under the leadership of Alhaji Muhammad Lukmon Okeowo, is set to hold the 10th edition of its annual Islamic public lecture. The event, which marks a decade of continuous enlightenment and spiritual guidance, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Ebenezer Primary School, Egbeda, Lagos. This…
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2026 Women’s AFCON: Oshoala, new-girl Omewa, seven others in camp
●Super Falcons commence training in Lomé Champions Nigeria will commence training sessions on Monday in the Togolese capital, Lomé ahead of their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture, first leg match against Benin Republic, which will take place on Friday. Six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was among the early…
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Morocco beats Argentina 2-0 to win FIFA U20 World Cup
Morocco has made history by beating Argentina 2–0 to win the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. The final game was played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile late on Sunday. The feat has made Morocco the second African nation after Ghana in 2009 to lift the trophy. It was a night…