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Yellow House wins Phidel Schools Inter-House Sports
By our reporter Yellow House produced a stunning turnaround performance at the Phidel Group of Schools Inter-House Sports competition in Lagos, rising from last place at the previous edition to emerge overall champions – winning both the march-past and the athletics competition. The colourful biennial event, held at the Sports Complex of the Yaba College…
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Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation appoints EEXSport strategic partners for marketing and communications
By our reporter In line with its strategic mandate to strengthen governance, visibility, and the sustainable development of baseball and softball in Nigeria, the Nigeria Baseball and Softball Federation (NBSF) has announced the appointment of EEXSport as its exclusive worldwide marketing, sponsorship, communications, media and digital agency. The partnership aligns with national sports development objectives…
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Former Prince Andrew arrested
By Editor Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to the…
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Family dumps dead body inside bank as proof of death
By Editor A grieving family in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa, took drastic measures on Wednesday by bringing the body of their deceased relative to a Capitec Bank branch as proof of death. This action reportedly followed the bank’s refusal to process the deceased’s claim, allegedly instructing the family to provide proof that their loved…
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Ibitoye receives 2025 FUBS Personality of the Year Award
By Pius Ayinor Amiable sports journalist Oluwatoyin Ibitoye has formally received the 2025 Family United by Sport (FUBS) Personality of the Year award. The presentation was held on Monday at the Hotsports Studios in Lagos with sports entrepreneur Taye Ige as chief host. The award ceremony was attended by members of the foremost sports online…
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Tinubu signs Electoral Bill 2026 into law
By our reporter President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law. This follows the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of deliberations. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, during the emergency plenary, passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) bill, 2026, through Third…
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NSC, Nigerians congratulate Eniola Bolaji, Badminton Federation, as Nigeria produces world number one
By Editor The National Sports Commission has congratulated Nigeria’s para-badminton star, Eniola Mariam Bolaji, for achieving the historic feat of becoming the World Number One in the Women’s SL3 category. Bolaji climbed to the summit of the global rankings with 63,950 points, displacing Indonesia’s Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh. This feat follows her outstanding performance at the…
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Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria Athletics train harder and wiser in Asaba
By our reporter Team Nigeria Athletics has stepped up preparations for the Commonwealth Games as their six-week first phase camping programme entered its second week in Asaba. The camp, which brings together a blend of old timers and promising young talents, has already begun to take shape with rigorous training sessions at the Stephen Keshi…
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Super Falcons to face Cameroon in two games ahead of Morocco 2026
By our reporter As part of their preparations for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco, Cup holders and 10-time champions Nigeria will face Cameroon in two friendly matches in Yaoundé within the FIFA Women’s International Window of 24th February – 7th March 2026. The Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses will…
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NUC approves 33 new universities
By Editor The National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 33 new universities across Nigeria in 2025, bringing the total number to 309. Data obtained from the NUC website shows that 20 new private universities were granted operating licences by the commission last year, while the federal government established seven new institutions and state governments accounted for…
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