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Attack on PDP Headquarters, assault on democracy – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “disturbing and dangerous assault on democracy” following the violent attack on the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja by armed men under the command of senior officials of the ruling party, warning that the country’s democracy is under…
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World Scrabble: Team Nigeria return home triumphantly
Team Nigeria touched down in Lagos on Monday, carrying not just luggage, but a statement, exciting declaration that the new kings of world scrabble wear green and white. Twenty players. Seven officials. One united fire. And together, they dethroned the United States in the team event in Accra to emerge World Scrabble Champions, outclassing 27…
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Zenith Sports, Ikpea, Lagos Taskforce boss, Akindele to get award at Cacatin Cup final
Foremost Nigerian sports kits manufacturer, Zenith Sports, will be honoured for its outstanding contributions to youth development through sports during the Cacatin Cup Final billed for Wednesday, November 19. Coordinator of the competition, Tayo Adeyemo said Zenith Sports have donated sporting equipment and kits to various sports competition involving Nigerian youths. “We appreciate what Zenith…
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NFF begs Tinubu and Nigerians for forgiveness over Super Eagles’ World Cup failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has apologized to President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, and Nigerians in general following the failure of the national football team, the Super Eagles, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite getting a second chance through the playoffs. DR Congo defeated Nigeria 4-3 via a penalty shootout late on Sunday…
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NPFL mourns Rangers Media Director, Norbert Okolie
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has described the recent death of Mr. Norbert Okolie as unfortunate and a loss to the sports industry as a whole. Okolie served as the Media Director of NPFL side, Rangers International until his death over the weekend. He died following a long battle with illness. He was also…
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Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hope ends in loss to DR Congo
Pius Ayinor Nigeria’s Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 World Cup scheduled for the USA, Canada and Mexico. They lost the CAF playoff final to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night via a penalty shootout. The defeat in Rabat, Morocco, means Nigeria will miss back-to-back World Cups, having also failed to…
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NNL: Abia Comets beat Smart City 2-0 for season’s first win
By Emmanuel Chinedu In Aba Julius Godknows and second half substitute, Maduka Okechukwu, were on target as Abia Comets opened their campaign in the 2025/26 Nigeria National League with a 2-0 victory over Lagos-based side, Smart City on Saturday, at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba. The encounter, which was a Match Day 1 Southern Conference…
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Ghana basketball honours Colonel Ahmedu with Lifetime Recognition award
The Ghana Basketball Association (GBBA) has conferred Honorary Membership on Colonel Sam Ahmedu (Retd), a gesture that marked one of the standout moments of the association’s Elective Congress in Sunyani. Ahmedu, the President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, was recognised for his decades-long commitment to strengthening basketball in Ghana and across West Africa. His work,…
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Scrabble: Team Nigeria dethrone USA to become world champions
●Canada’s Adam Logan wins the individual diadem In a history-bending performance that electrified Accra, Team Nigeria ripped the Best Country crown away from the United States, storming to the summit of the 2025 WESPAC World Scrabble Championship and rewriting African Scrabble history in the process. From Day One to Day Four, the 15-man Nigerian squad…
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Step-by-step guide to the 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Playoffs
For those of you still confused a bit about the Intercontinental Playoffs, let’s give you a clearer explanation. 👇🏾 After Sunday’s game, only the Intercontinental Playoffs will remain, which will take place next March. In the Intercontinental Playoffs, the two (2) highest-ranked teams in the FIFA rankings will advance directly to the finals, which will…
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