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Afrobeat singer Shoday to light up Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2026 party
By Editor Award-winning music sensation, Shoday has been confirmed to perform live at the post-race party of the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, as the race excitement reaches fever pitch. The party is organized to celebrate runners and the event, at Eko Atlantic City, as organizers say Saturday promises not only world-class athletic competition…
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Road Running can drive Nigeria’s economy and youth development – Itemuagbor
●Okpekpe Race Organiser welcomes delegates to African Road Running Conference in Lagos By our reporter Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the historic Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, have welcomed delegates to Lagos for the African Road Running Conference, expressing confidence that the gathering will energise the discipline across Africa. The two-day conference, which runs from…
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Kida backs Tinubu’s reforms in sports
●says, NNPCL has already keyed in By Editor The Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Board and President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr. Musa Kida has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the bold removal of long-standing bottlenecks in Nigeria’s sports ecosystem. Kida says the renewed policy direction…
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80 escape unhurt as Arik Air plane makes emergency landing in Benin
By Editor An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 operating a Lagos–Port Harcourt flight made an emergency diversion and landing at Benin City Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected “a loud bang in one of the aircraft’s engines.” The plane was flying from Lagos en route to Port Harcourt before it made an emergency diversion to…
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Edo Sports Commission boss, Enabulele, impressed by Niger Delta Games facilities
By our reporter The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon Desmond Enabulele, has applauded the organisers, Dunamis-Icon Limited, and the sponsor, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for the renewal of sporting facilities across Benin City. He spoke at the end of a scheduled facilities tour of venues for the 2nd Niger Delta Games.…
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Abuja 2027: NSC inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games
By Editor The National Sports Commission has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee for the African Youth Games, tagged Abuja 2027. The 28-member committee was inaugurated by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, with the mandate to organise the best-ever-staged youth Games on the continent. The Chairman assured the LOC of…
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Tems becomes first African female artist with seven entries on the Billboard Hot 100
By Editor Award-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African female artist to have seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her song “What You Need” debuted at 93, tying her with Burna Boy and South African group Seether for the most Billboard Hot…
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Former Plateau Utd defender Ikefe joins Iraqi side Jaish SC until end of season
By Emmanuel Chinedu Former Plateau United Defender, Andrew Ikefe, has joined Iraqi Super League outfit, Jaish Sports Club, until the end of the 2025/26 season. The Jos-born central defender joins the Iraqi side to add more defensive quality to the team as they continue their preparations for the new football season. Ikefe is coming into…
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Renowned Broadcaster Felix Awogu losses mother
By our reporter The family of renowned sports broadcaster Felix Awogu announced this Tuesday morning the passing of their matriarch, Madam Nnedinobi Regina Awogu. She died at the age of 90. Late Madam Awogu, who hailed from Ada Oko Anala, in Delta State, passed peacefully in her sleep. Felix Awogu, who is General Manager and…
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NPFL: Abdu Maikaba resigns as Wikki Tourists coach
By Emmanuel Chinedu Wikki Tourists head coach, Abdu Maikaba, has resigned from his position following the club’s dramatic 4–4 home draw with Katsina United on Monday morning, in a Matchday 25 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League. Maikaba cited two major reasons for his decision in a resignation letter submitted to the Chairman of…
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