Author: Pius Ayinor

The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has reaffirmed the Federation’s commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s elite athletes achieve podium finishes at next year’s Commonwealth Games. Okowa made this known shortly after a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, where preparations and lessons from the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo,…

ABU loses 2,000 staff in five years to better opportunities – VC

Oct 5, 2025

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As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed says the institution faces a steady loss of skilled staff to better opportunities both locally and globally. The vice-chancellor disclosed this at a press conference as part of activities to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the institution in Zaria. He…

Imisi wins BB Naija Season 10

Oct 5, 2025

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Imisi Ayanwale on Sunday emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10. She took home N80 million in cash as part of the N150 million grand prize, wrapping up months of drama, laughter, and remarkable moments. She won with 42.8% of the votes, followed by Dede with 15.94%, Koyin with 15.23%, Sultana…

NOC President mourns the passing of Nigeria Tennis Federation President, Akindoju

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The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian sporting fraternity following the passing of Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF). Until his death, Akindoju was regarded as “a highly respected member of the Nigeria Olympic Movement, a sports…

My book on Boko Haram is for soul-searching – Irabor

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A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has stated that his new book on Nigeria’s battle with Boko Haram should not be viewed as an indictment of anyone, but rather as a call for national reflection. Irabor spoke on Friday at the public presentation of his book, Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the…

Doko leads Team Nigeria to Scrabble World Championship in Accra

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Current Continental Champion, Oluwatimilehin Doko, heads the list of 15 words warriors who have been selected to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA), Championship in Accra. The 15-man roster made public by the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), is dominated by 5 wordsmiths from the 2023 NSF Inter Club Kings –…

NBPL: Rivers Hoopers beat Lagos Legends to stay unbeaten

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Reigning Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) champions Rivers Hoopers put up a performance underlined by resilience and character, as they overturned a 4-point deficit at halftime to beat Lagos Legends 89-70 in the final game of the Atlantic Conference Phase Two. In what was essentially a battle for pride and supremacy, it was Lagos Legends…

NPFL: Obioma, Megwo on target in Abia Warriors’ 2-0 win over Remo Stars

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By Emmanuel Chinedu in Umuahia Abia Warriors made a huge return to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League following their elimination in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup preliminaries. The Umuchineke Boys, as they are fondly called, returned back home all focused on getting the maximum points in front of their home supporters at…

FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles beat Saudi Arabia 3-2, edge closer to Round of 16

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