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Former UNIBEN VC, Adamu Baikie, dies at 94
The University of Benin has announced the death of a former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Baikie, who passed away at the age of 94. In a statement issued on Saturday, the institution’s current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, extended condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, and the wider academic community. He described Baikie as a distinguished educationist…
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Lagos Police College comes alive for Rookies Basketball Championship
The basketball court of the Nigeria Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, will come alive between December 15th through 20th as youths from across the South West zone gather for what promises to be a kind of basketball fiesta. The week-long championship will feature cadet teams in the U10, U12, and U14 categories. There are also opportunities…
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Niger Delta Games: Organisers open athletes registration portal, state liaison committees
The registration portal for the 2nd Niger Delta Games (NDG) has opened for athletes and coaches of the nine participating states, with the organisers constituting and inaugurating state liaison committees. Athletes from across the Niger Delta region can now register online to participate in the multi-sport festival, as the organisers have pledged to provide technical…
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles to launch NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the commencement of the NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign as the Super Eagles return to the continent for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a renewed commitment to reclaiming the prestigious title for the nation. Nigeria, three-time winners of Africa’s flagship football championship, arrive in Morocco…
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Customs CG commiserates with Bayelsa Deputy Gov’s family, Diri, and Bayelsa people
The President Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Governor Douye Diri and the entire people of the state over the demise of the number two man. Adeniyi issued the statement personally after a delegation led by the immediate past…
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Supreme Court overrules Tinubu, upholds death sentence for Maryam Sanda
The Supreme Court on Friday overrode the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based housewife, Maryam Sanda, and affirmed the death sentence handed out to her by lower courts. Sanda was, in 2020, sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. Justice Moore Adumein, in the…
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Premier League Weekend: SuperSport to air high-stakes fixtures
A high-stakes Premier League weekend features major battles in England’s top division, with Arsenal playing bottom-placed Wolves, Man City meeting in-form Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa pushing toward the summit. All fixtures will be broadcast live on SuperSport platforms on DStv and GOtv. Chelsea open Saturday’s action at 4:00 p.m. when they host Everton. The…
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Nigeria submits bid to host 2031 African Games
Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, nearly 25 years after the successful hosting of the 2003 edition (COJA). The bid presentation was made during high-level engagements with AUSC, where Nigeria reaffirmed its readiness and capacity to stage another world-class continental festival. Popular…
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Super Eagles: Iheanacho, Aina out, recovering Nwabali, Osimhen, 26 others for AFCON
By our reporter Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco…
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Osimhen named Sportsman of the Year in Turkey
Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has been crowned Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards, Extrasportnigeria.com reports. Osimhen received the prestigious award at a lovely ceremony held on Wednesday night. The Nigerian international goalscorer was recognised for his contribution to Galatasaray’s domestic double last season. The 26-year-old striker scored…
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