Tag: history
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Badagry Grammar School Bags CAF Football Initiative
By our reporter The First Phase of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) School Development Programme concluded in Lagos State, with Badagry Grammar School being the last beneficiary. This initiative, supported by CAF and implemented through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is aimed at fostering football development among pupils and equipping them with the essential…
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Abia State sports commissioner visits Abia Comets, pledges cash reward
By Emmanuel Chinedu In a bid to boost the morale and confidence of Abia Comets players, Abia State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba, has paid an unscheduled visit to the club. The commissioner, during the visit to the team’s training ground at Holy Ghost College, Olokoro, on Tuesday, explained that the…
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House of Representatives mourns passing of Sir Chamberlain Dunkwu
By our reporter The House of Representatives says it has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dunkwu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 54. He…
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Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa expand community basketball court initiative into Sahel Region
By Editor Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder, sports executive and UN Sustainable Development Advocate Masai Ujiri, have announced Dribble for Peace, the latest phase of their groundbreaking Built Within initiative. Launched in 2021, Built Within is Giants of Africa’s commitment to build 100 community…
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Glamour as top personalities grace Newstap/SWAN Five-Star award
By our reporter It was a night of glamour, entertainment, and splendor as the second edition of the annual Newstap/SWAN Five Star Award came to a successful end. Held at the Blessing Hall of the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, it attracted top administrators from the National Sports Commission (NSC), led by the Director General, Hon.…
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Nigeria Basketball Federation announces landmark XE Jet partnership for D’Tigress global campaign
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Saturday, March 7, announced a landmark strategic partnership with XE Jet, naming the aviation company the Official Aviation Partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress. The NBBF statement this morning gives details of the deal. “The partnership represents one of the most significant aviation collaborations…
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Three Doctors suspended over Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death
By Editor The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors in the case surrounding the death of Nkanu Ndamdi Esege, the son of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The child was 21 months old. The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigations Panel, which is an official body under the MDCN responsible for…
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NOC to host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja
By our reporter The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an advanced gender-inclusive governance course, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards. The three-day intensive programme will take place from March 23 to March 25, 2026, at the Media…
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The Price of Power: Loyalty and its challenges in Nigeria’s security landscape
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣolá In the complex narrative of Nigeria’s security challenges, the recent transition of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun under President Bola Tinubu serves as a pivotal moment for reflection on the systemic issues that pervade the nation’s governance. This development highlights the dynamics of power and the broader questions of allegiance…
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ADC rejects revised INEC timetable
●Lists boobytraps designed to exclude opposition from contesting By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable, saying it contains boobytraps that could aid President Tinubu’s plot to be returned unopposed in 2027. Specifically, the party has flagged the new compliance requirements under Sections 77 and…
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