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FG’s fresh N1.15 trillion loan request exposes Tinubu’s debt addiction and policy contradictions – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Federal Government’s fresh approval of N1.15 trillion in domestic borrowing, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of policy inconsistency and fiscal recklessness. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC noted that despite Tinubu’s public claim that Nigeria had met its…
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Director of Greensprings Schools commends US-based AJ Tennis International
●Former ATP professional, Cesar Gomez holds workshop for coaches The Director of the Greensprings Schools, Mrs. Lai Koiki, Thursday in Lagos, poured encomiums on the US-based AJ Tennis International for the vision and the energy with which the foundation was pursuing the “Better Nigeria through Sports” project. Speaking at the Lekki Campus Hall where Mr.…
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Kwara State Sports Commission embraces new sport, You.fo Ring-Cross
A new game known as You.fo Ring-Cross was formally introduced to the Kwara State Sports Commission on Wednesday, November 12. The introduction was performed by the National Coordinator of You.fo Nigeria, Coach Musa Garba who commended the Kwara State Sports Commission for accepting the offer to host the game that will be a demonstration sports…
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WESPAC 2025: Team Nigeria dominates Day 1 at World Scrabble Championship
In a dazzling display of linguistic firepower and mental agility, Team Nigeria stormed the opening day of the 2025 World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) in Accra, Ghana, stamping their authority as the kings of world Scrabble once again. Out of 129 elite players from 28 nations, Nigeria’s 20-man contingent made their presence felt…
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FG cancels proposed 15% import levy on PMS, diesel
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the proposed 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel will no longer be implemented. The announcement came via a statement released on Thursday using its official X (Twitter) handle. The Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita,…
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Women-in-Sports must rise and shine – Barr Ibidoyin
By Akeem Busari There is continued agitation for the total involvement of women in sports administration, with several individuals and organisations raising the bar for female athletes through seminars and sporting events. Expectedly, one of the youngest, but brightest female football administrators and investors in Nigeria, has joined the fray to further emphasise the importance…
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NIS reforms report will help transform Nigeria’s sports – Musa Kida
Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has commended the bold moves of the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, to revamp the foremost Nigerian sports institute. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, during the official handover of the reports of the NIS Reforms Committee (inaugurated in July, 2025), Kida, who was the Chairman…
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Super Eagles strike: Timing was wrong, says Eguavoen as NFF President backs team to deliver
Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to the training ground on Wednesday evening in Rabat, as they focus on Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final clash with Gabon. They resumed training following Tuesday’s boycott. The pay dispute that reared its head and knocked off Tuesday’s training session has been put to bed, as the NFF…
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Defence Minister backs officer Yerima against Wike
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has praised the conduct of Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who stood up to the Minster of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday over disputed access to a piece of land in Abuja. The land has been identified as belonging to former Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo.…
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Super Eagles call off strike, resume training
Pius Ayinor Super Eagles of Nigeria have agreed to resume training and play the match against Gabon on Thursday after a long day of meeting with the hierarchy of the Nigeria Football Federation. The team’s Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, announced via a WhatsApp message on Wednesday afternoon that the issues had been resolved between the…
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