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Nigeria Basketball Federation announces landmark XE Jet partnership for D’Tigress global campaign
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Saturday, March 7, announced a landmark strategic partnership with XE Jet, naming the aviation company the Official Aviation Partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress. The NBBF statement this morning gives details of the deal. “The partnership represents one of the most significant aviation collaborations…
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Let our songs be spirit-inspired, not self-inspired, says Ayo
UK-based singer Ayodeji Emmanuel believes Nigerian musicians should listen more to God By Pius Ayinor Ayodeji Emmanuel was not just a regular member of the music department of Rhema Chapel, Yaba, while he was still residing in Lagos. He desired to do more than be the lead singer or a back-up during church services, and…
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ADC slams Tinubu over ambassador postings
●Says it’s a work of incompetence By Editor The African Democratic Congress has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for announcing only 65 of Nigeria’s 109 ambassadorial postings, describing the move as a diplomatic blunder that exposes the country to embarrassment and reflects the government’s incompetence in handling international relations. In a statement released on…
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Tinubu’s full list of 65 ambassadors and their countries
By Editor President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this public on Friday, stating that 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors have been assigned to their duty posts. The…
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CAF School Football: Lagos FA donates balls to Igbobi College
By our reporter The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, as part of the CAF School Football Development Initiative, aimed at promoting health, wellness, and active participation in football among students. To officially mark the presentation, the Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Dotun Coker, who…
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Edo Gov, Dikko, NFF president to storm Auchi for Ikhana’s Academy launch
By Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and his Director General, Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other top sports dignitaries are expected to be in Auchi, Edo State, for the official launch of the Kadiri Ikhana’s Football Academy. The…
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CAF postpones Women’s AFCON 2026
By Editor The Confederation of African Football has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, from the March schedule to July/August, Exrasportnigeria.com reports. CAF confirmed the new date in a statement published on its website on Thursday. The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding the tournament. On Wednesday, the South African sports…
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University expels 20, rusticates 15 over exam malpractice
By Editor The Senate of Federal University, Dutse, has approved the expulsion of 20 students and the rustication of 15 others. They are being punished over their involvement in various examination malpractices, the university announced. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Academic Affairs, Malam Nora Dannatta, and issued in Dutse by…
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Czech Republic outfit SK Sigma Olomouc signs Nigerian Sokoato from Mahanaim FC
By Emmanuel Chinedu Mahanaim Football Club has announced the transfer of talented left-back Sokoato Samuel Aibe to Czech Republic top division side SK Sigma Olomouc in a direct deal. The 18-year-old Sokoato is a home-grown talent of Mahanaim who was nurtured in the club’s football and human development philosophy, after he was scouted some years…
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Bayelsa prepares for 1st Yenagoa City International 10km race
By our reporter The Bayelsa State Government has officially announced the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10km race. Scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, the inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited. Under the theme “The Reveal,” the event represents a bold…
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