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By Editor The African Olympic Committee Finance Director, Dr. Jonathan Dyagas, has been turbaned as the Njet Gwong (Star of Gwong Chiefdom) by the Kpop Gwong (Sarkin Kagoma). The ceremony took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Fadan Kagoma, Jemaa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The prestigious traditional title recognizes his wisdom, integrity,…

NPFL: Ilechukwu hails Rangers stars for draw against Abia Warriors

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By Emmanuel Chinedu in Aba Rangers of Enugu Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has praised his side’s resilience following the goalless draw with Abia Warriors, in a Matchday 25 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League. The match was played on Sunday at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. Ilechukwu said it was a difficult game, but…

Niger Delta Games Torch starts tour from Calabar

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By Editor The Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State, on Monday, February 9, in Calabar, Cross River State. The Torch, which is the symbol of the Games, will pass through the capitals of all nine participating states that make up the Niger Delta region. In Calabar,…

NWF President hails NSC, Tinubu for timely training grants

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By Editor The President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Dr. Ibrahim Aladi Abdul, has expressed profound appreciation to the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and President Bola Tinubu for the approval and release of training grants for five elite Nigerian weightlifters as part of preparations for major international competitions. Abdul described the…

Amuludun Kitchen, AERA, partner with Wonderland Events for Lagos Grassroots Cup final

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By our reporter Amuludun Kitchen has donated official jerseys to Wonderland Events for the Lagos Grassroots Cup Final, formerly known as the Abesan Youth Cup, in a renewed push to strengthen youth development through sports. The presentation ceremony took place at the Amuludun Kitchen facility and drew key stakeholders from the Abesan Community. Present at…

Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 in a dramatic ending to push for title

Feb 8, 2026

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By Editor Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday. The win has reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points. City were heading for defeat at Anfield with six minutes to go before Bernardo Silva cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick…

Osimhen scores fifth straight league goal as Galatasaray beat Rizespor 3-0

Feb 8, 2026

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By our reporter Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen continued his impressive run in the Turkish league as Galatasaray defeated Rizespor 3–0 on Sunday. Osimhen scored Gala’s third goal after Barış Alper Yılmaz and Yunus Akgün had given the visitors a comfortable two-goal lead. The Super Eagles attacker picked up a through pass from Noa Lang, rounded…

Poland 2026: Ifeanyi’s goal lifts Falconets above Senegal in Abeokuta

Feb 8, 2026

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By our reporter Nigeria’s U20 Women’s World Cup created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi’s 51st-minute goal to show for their dominance in the first leg of one of Africa’s third-round qualifying fixtures for this year’s finals, slated for Poland. Substitute Ifeanyi powered home a header from a corner kick by defender Tumininu Adeshina…

Nigeria makes 4th consecutive appearance at Winter Olympics

Feb 7, 2026

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By our reporter Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. This remarkable streak began in 2018, when Nigeria made its debut at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea. That historic first appearance…

32 athletes begin Commonwealth Games camping in Asaba

Feb 6, 2026

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