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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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US pauses visa processing in Nigeria, 74 other nations
●Full list of countries affected By Editor The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. Nigeria is one of the countries listed. The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said. Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Thailand are among the…
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Youngsters ignite Lagos for 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships
As the Festival of Table Tennis continues, Lagos is set to host over 150 young talents from across the continent at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships. The event started off on Sunday, July 27, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi has described the tournament as a showcase…
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Nigerian players set for WTT Contender Lagos
Fresh off a strong performance at the recently concluded ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, Nigerian table tennis players are full of confidence as they prepare for the WTT Contender Lagos, which serves off on Tuesday, July 22, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Matthew Kuti and Ajoke Ojomu emerged as singles champions, with Nigerian athletes…
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Afrobasket 2025: NSC leaves D’Tigress in distress over tickets, funding
Pius Ayinor Back-to-back African basketball champions, D’Tigress of Nigeria, are worried about their ability to successfully defend their title in Abidjan when the 2025 Afrobasket takes the tip-off on July 25. We can confirm that the National Sports Commission began the ticket purchase and distribution for the players called to camp on Wednesday, July 16.…
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Flag Football Federation President, Akeredolu gets NSC commendation
The Director General of the National Sports Commission Bukola Olopade, has applauded the President of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, Babajide Akeredolu, in acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to the development of the sport in the country. Olopade made the remarks during a reception held in Abuja to celebrate Nigeria’s flag football teams following their…
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FA charge Chelsea’s Mudryk with doping offences
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating its anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test and could now face up to a four-year ban. The Ukraine international, 24, was provisionally suspended by the FA in December after an “adverse finding in a routine urine test”. Players found to have…
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EEAST will help prepare players for Scrabble World Championship – Egbele
The fifth edition of the Emmanuel Egbele Annual Scrabble Tournament will serve as a vital preparation for the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) in Accra, Ghana. The chief convener Emmanuel Egbele said this as he highlighted some of the critical roles the ‘Quinta Essentia’ edition of the EEAST will play ahead of the…
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Nigeria targets first medal at African Fencing Championships
The Nigeria Fencing Federation is confident that the nation is ready to end its long-standing medal drought at the continental event as Nigeria prepares to host the 23rd African Fencing Championships from June 25 to 29 at Charterhouse Lagos. With a promising lineup of athletes, the Federation believes this year’s tournament could mark a turning…
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