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India’s Mudit Dani loves Lagos vibrant energy
Editor Indian table tennis star Mudit Dani has become a familiar face at the WTT Contender Lagos, and his passion for the city has endeared him to fans. The 27-year-old admits he cannot hide his excitement whenever he plays inside the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium, describing the atmosphere as truly unique. “I…
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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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Okpekpe International 10km Race attracts high global interests
Pius Ayinor The upcoming Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has attracted a very high number of interest from foreign athletes, with organisers reporting a surge of requests to participate in the World Athletics Gold Label event scheduled for May 23, 2026. Race Director of the organisation, Zack Amodu, said that athletes, particularly from East Africa,…
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Amuludun Kitchen, AERA, partner with Wonderland Events for Lagos Grassroots Cup final
By our reporter Amuludun Kitchen has donated official jerseys to Wonderland Events for the Lagos Grassroots Cup Final, formerly known as the Abesan Youth Cup, in a renewed push to strengthen youth development through sports. The presentation ceremony took place at the Amuludun Kitchen facility and drew key stakeholders from the Abesan Community. Present at…
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Acquitted Lagos doctor, Olufemi Olaleye, detained in UK for recording sexual acts
A former medical director at the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation in Lagos, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, has been remanded in custody in the United Kingdom over allegations of sexual offences. He was brought before the Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday, which ordered his remand till January 2, 2026. Saturday PUNCH reports that the 57-year-old was arrested…
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NPBL: Lagos Legends, Gboko Chiefs and Customs qualify for Final-4 playoffs
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) Final-8 playoff has ended with Lagos Legends, Rivers Hoopers, Gboko City Chiefs, and Nigeria Customs securing their spots in the Final-Four in that order. These teams will not only compete for the championship trophy but also for a coveted place in the Basketball Africa League. The final…
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Africa youth Scrabble champion, Archibong, eyes top spot at World Championship
Africa Youth Scrabble U19 champion, Prestige Archibong, says he wasn’t expecting anything below standard from himself and his teammates in Kenya, during the exhilarating event. And he is looking forward to the world youth championship with equal zeal. He explained that rolling with the bigwigs in Scrabble, watching their every move, and the tactic behind…
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NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Tennis: ‘Next Generation’ players separate themselves from colleagues
Junior players under the age of 16 who were selected to participate in the Zenith Bank Next Generation Masters, which concluded in Lagos last week, are making a strong impression on their colleagues at the NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Championships currently taking place at the MKO Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Goodnews from the Ekiti based…
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NCAA bans Fuji star K1 de Ultimate from flying for six months
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced that Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 de Ultimate, will be blacklisted from flying within Nigeria for six months over alleged misconduct at the domestic terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu,…
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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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