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How Alexx Ekubo died of kidney cancer – Family
Editor The family of Alexx Ekubo has officially announced the passing of the Nollywood actor. The family described his last moment as a courageous battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In an emotional statement released on social media, the family confirmed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications related to the illness. The…
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African Athletics Championship – Champion Enekwechi withdraws from competition
Editor Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will not defend his men’s shot put title at the 2026 CAA African Championships in Accra after withdrawing from Nigeria’s contingent. The competition is billed to start on Tuesday, May 12. The absence of the three-time African champion was confirmed on Monday, barely 24 hours before the championship begins at the…
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NOC President hails Netball revival, sets sights on 2030 Commonwealth Games
By Editor The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially thrown its weight behind the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, marking a strategic return for a sport with deep historical roots in the country. In a statement by Tony Nezianya, the PRO of NOC, following the inauguration of the federation on May 5, 2026, NOC President…
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I accept boxing challenge to fight Iyabo Ojo – Lizzy Anjorin
Admin Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has agreed to a celebrity boxing challenge with fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. This fight is coming years after it was proposed by show promoter Paul Okoye. The acceptance announcement has re-ignited the long-standing feud between Anjorin and Ojo, whose lover had initially proposed the boxing match in 2024. In an…
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2026 Workers’ Day: FCC Boss Omidiran moves to boost staff welfare
●Approves promotions, retirees’ pay By Editor The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honourable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to staff welfare, career progression, and institutional harmony as the Fifth Commission marked the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration. Speaking at an event organised by the FCC Tripartite Union and Joint Negotiating…
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Ex-Internationals Cup Committee hails Kunle Soname at 60
●Says he is a priceless asset to Nigerian football By Editor The Organising Committee of the Ex-Internationals Cup has joined the Nigerian football community in honoring Honourable Kunle Soname on his birthday. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the occasion, the Committee referred to Soname as a “priceless asset to Nigerian football,” highlighting how…
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Okpekpe 10km Race names Oshiomhole, Ahmed Ambassadors as 30-Day countdown begins
Pius Ayinor With 30 days to go before the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, organizers have appointed Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Yasser Ahmed as ambassadors for the event, underscoring its growing global stature. Pamodzi Sports Marketing, promoter and organizer of the race, said the appointments reflect the men’s contributions to the…
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Nigerian Government names 48 terrorism financiers
Admin The Federal Government of Nigeria has placed negotiator, Tukur Mamu, and 47 other individuals and entities on its sanctions list over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and related activities. Among those named is Abdulsamat Ohida, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province in Okene. In an updated list…
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How landmark XE Jet Partnership has pushed D’Tigress up to global heights
Nigeria basketball specialist, Pius Ayinor, sheds light on the new XE Jet and D’Tigress partnership Africa’s most celebrated women’s national basketball team, Nigeria’s D’Tigress have over the past decade emerged as a global force in women’s basketball, winning multiple African championships and elevating Nigeria’s international reputation in the sport. They took it to the highest…
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Osun’s Otan Ayegbaju to host Nigeria’s table tennis elite
By Editor From April 12 to April 17, 2026, the ancient town of Otan Ayegbaju will once again come alive as it hosts the Nigerian table tennis championships. The iconic Idera Multipurpose Hall will host the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Tournament — a championship that has grown into one of the…
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