Author: Pius Ayinor

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Canada’s U17 girls scored three second-half goals to dominate Nigeria 4-1 in the opening match of Group D of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. The game at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in Moroccan city of Salé, near Rabat, was barely two minutes old when Canada went in…

Defections can’t save you in 2027, ADC tells APC

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to comments made by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, that “key ADC figures” would join the party next week, saying that defections will not save the ruling party in 2027. The ADC, in a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said…

Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Remo Stars 5-1 in Abeokuta

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Mamelodi Sundowns thrashed Remo Stars 5-1 in their CAF Champions League final qualifying round first leg match played on Sunday at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abeokuta. The South Africans scored thrice in the second half as the Nigeria Premier Football League champions struggled to get a footing. The match ended at 5-1 with all…

My wife, Regina Daniels, is struggling with drug and alcohol abuse – Ned Nwoko

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Businessman and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, has spoken concerning the viral video showing his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in tears and great distress. The Senator has denied claims of domestic violence as stated by Regina and her brother, but instead attributes their marital crisis to her alleged struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. In…

‎Nigerian Rugby League team in Canada for World Rugby League Series

Oct 18, 2025

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‎The National Rugby League team tagged the Green Falcons to the World Rugby League Series in Canada left Nigeria on Friday for the 2025 event. They will play against Ireland, Fiji, and hosts Canada. The team has five Edo State ladies namely Abba Chinaza, Precious Ukwuoma, Success lyoha, Becky Okitikpe, and Vera Akhihero. ‎Their first…

Super Eagles had 10 scorers in the scary run to 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off

Oct 18, 2025

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The Super Eagles achieved a universal spread of 10 different scorers in their 15-goal haul in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, with only ace forward Victor Osimhen scoring more than once. The lanky marksman netted six times – in the process taking his Nigerian tally to 29 in 44 matches,…

Super Eagles duty has drained Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze – Fulham coach

Oct 18, 2025

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Fulham manager Marco Silva has stated that international commitments with the Super Eagles impacted the readiness of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Arsenal. The trio featured in the back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, although the AC Milan loanee was substituted at…

IMF excludes Nigeria from list of fastest-growing economies in Africa

Oct 17, 2025

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from the list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The IMF listed Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as the fastest-growing economies on the continent in its Regional Economic Outlook report for sub-Saharan Africa, launched on Thursday in Washington DC, The Cable reports. The report, launched at the…

Sporty TV unveils exciting free-to-air packages for Nigerian viewers

Oct 17, 2025

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