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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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Owo church attack: How I was arrested by DSS – Suspect
By Editor One of the five persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the June 5, 2022, attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State has given the details of how he was arrested by the secret police. The suspect revealed this at the Federal High Court in Abuja…
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Nigeria Fencing Federation shares lessons from 2026 African Junior Championships
By our reporter Nigeria’s four-man contingent to the African Fencing Junior Championships in Dakar, Senegal, may not have delivered medals. Still, the experience, according to Nigeria Fencing Federation President Adeyinka Samuel, was invaluable. With the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in Lagos on the horizon, Samuel believes the lessons learned in Dakar will shape Nigeria’s preparations. Nigeria’s…
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Bayern Munich want Victor Osimhen
By Editor Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the…
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Three Doctors suspended over Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death
By Editor The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors in the case surrounding the death of Nkanu Ndamdi Esege, the son of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The child was 21 months old. The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigations Panel, which is an official body under the MDCN responsible for…
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Super Falcons beat Cameroon 3-1 in Yaoundé
By Editor African champions Nigeria underscored the truism that class is permanent when they trounced the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in the second of two matches on a tour in Yaoundé on Tuesday. Three days after they were pipped by the 1-0 in the first meeting, the Super Falcons returned to the Military Stadium…
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Petrol price increases across the country
By Editor The expanding war between the US, Israel and Iran, which has nearly shut down the Middle East, has started taking its toll on Nigerians as filling stations have started adjusting the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol. Following the surge in prices of crude oil, Dangote Refineries had…
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Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again
By Editor Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a war that has severely disrupted the world’s supply of…
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NOC to host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja
By our reporter The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an advanced gender-inclusive governance course, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards. The three-day intensive programme will take place from March 23 to March 25, 2026, at the Media…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes visits 36 Lion FC
●We are deeply honoured, says Gafar Pius Ayinor On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the camp of the 36 Lion FC celebrated the visit of great friends from across the seas. These were not the regular scouts or football managers in search of talent as usual, but friends from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes who are…
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