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Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Challenge reaches thrilling grand finale
●Hon. Onos Oborevwori, Major Mohammed Salman in attendance By Ogo Clarkson The Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge, in partnership with Bet9ja, has reached its crescendo, igniting excitement across Delta State’s football community as the much-anticipated grand finale draws near. All eyes will be on Saturday, December 20th, as Hon. Onos Oborevwori, Chairman of the Delta…
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami
Former British-Nigerian heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he won their much-anticipated showdown. But Joshua was made to work far harder than he would have liked to extinguish the challenge of a brave but limited opponent. Joshua scored three knockdowns before landing a huge right hit…
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AFCON 2025 kicks off as Nigeria, Africa’s best, renews rivalries on Dstv
The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Sunday in Morocco, marking the start of three weeks of continental football rivalries at the continent’s biggest showpiece. The opening match will see the hosts, Morocco, face the Comoros at 8:00 p.m. Monday’s fixtures continue the build-up, with Mali taking on Zambia at 3:00pm, South…
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Nigerian leagues: TSM strikes huge financial deal with NNL, NWFL
The Nigerian domestic league has entered a new financial milestone following an investment deal signed with both the Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL). The founder of Toptier Sports Management (TSM), Chichi Nwoko, spoke after her company announced the record-breaking investment deal for Nigerian domestic football. In what will go…
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Search for the next Scrabble in The Jungle King begins this Friday
●Tourney earns NSF, PANASA, WESPA ratings The process of selecting a new king for the fourth installment of Scrabble in The Jungle will commence this Friday in Lagos as six Legacy Keepers set sight on the crown. The franchise, which encapsulates endurance, skills, strategy, and guile, has captured the imagination of many as contestants push…
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Victor Ikpeba 5-a-Side Challenge prize money moves up to N1.5m
●Evomec Global services add financial support The Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge kicked off as scheduled in Warri on Thursday, December 18. The start came with a bang as the total prize money increased from N1million to N1.5m just as the first shot was being taken. The organizer of the competition, and former Super Eagles…
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CIBN’s Evening of Praise 7.0 honours Nigeria’s football legends in a symphony of gratitude
By Akeem Busari The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) elegantly extended its corporate social responsibility beyond the financial sector at its annual end-of-year event, the ‘Evening of Praise’ 7.0, with the theme, ‘Symphony of Gratitude’ and led by its esteemed council members, the Institute dedicated a special segment to recognizing the indelible contributions…
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Niger Delta Games: Delta holds summit for coaches as Abia, Imo gear up
State Liaison Committees for the Niger Delta Games in Abia and Imo States already began functioning before they were officially inaugurated on Tuesday, even as Delta State organised a working session with the 17 sports that would be competed for at the second edition of the games in Benin, Edo State, from February 20 to…
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Edo Boys High School and Emotan College crowned champions of 1st Eyoto Schools Rugby Tournament
Edo Boys High School and Emotan College have been crowned the winners of the boys’ and girls’ categories of the inaugural Eyoto Schools Rugby Tournament held on Wednesday, 10th December at the grounds of Edo Boys High School, Adolor, Benin City. This achievement mirrors the success of both schools at the 4th edition of…
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Ayo Benzi, the wunderkind of Afrobeats – Puffy Tee
●Clinches top honours at the Next Afrobeats Stars Season 1 “Afrobeats is brewing for a storm — not of wind and rain, but of musical masterclass, theatrical talent and reverberating rhythm with a touch of royalty.” Those were the words of renowned and highly esteemed singer-songwriter and producer Temidayo Babatope Joseph A.K.A. PuffyTee, a big…