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Gov. Otti receives Niger Delta Games Torch, pledges improved Abia performance
By our reporter It was the turn of Abia State to receive and parade the Niger Delta Games Torch on Thursday morning as one of the Games Ambassadors, Joseph Edidiong, brought it in from Akwa Ibom. Edidiong, a weightlifter clad in an Akwa Ibom tracksuit, arrived at the Umuahia Township Stadium and was met by…
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NNL: Mutalubi confident as ABS seek strong start against Mighty Jets
By Emmanuel Chinedu Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC forward, Danjuma Mutalubi, has expressed confidence that his side will return to winning ways when they face Mighty Jets in their Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/26 second stanza opener on Saturday, February 14. ABS head into the clash on the back of three consecutive defeats to close…
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Cultural Revolutions: Nigerian women redefining modesty
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣolá The trend of women dressing half-naked has sparked significant debate in Nigeria regarding cultural values and the essence of femininity. This phenomenon raises critical questions about societal expectations, media influence, and the personal choices that intersect with these broader issues. While discussions often focus on individual freedoms, it is vital to examine…
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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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