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Niger Delta Games: States in final stages of athletes’ selection
By our reporter Niger Delta states are at the final stage of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into camp ahead of their travel to Benin for the Games. From Port Harcourt to Yenagoa and to Calabar up to Akure, Owerri, Umuahia, Asaba and Benin, athletes and…
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Electoral Act: ADC raises alarm over passage delay
By Editor Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the APC-dominated Senate of employing delay tactics to block passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 that carry serious eligibility and…
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Nigeria basketball stakeholders seek help for an undergraduate jailed for a ball theft
An undergraduate is out of class as he has been sentenced to six months in the Nigerian jail over theft of a basketball, reports Pius Ayinor Uchenna Ohotu had a dream. Those around him say he always wanted to be a basketball star. He has always been fascinated by what he is able to read…
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AFCON 2025: Senegal Coach, Hakimi banned as CAF hits Morocco and Senegal with fines
By Editor The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sanctions against Senegal and Morocco following incidents during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 2025 AFCON final match, played on Sunday, January 18, was negatively impacted by numerous incidents on the pitch, the sidelines, and in the tunnels. Despite the pre-game…
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David Olowookere eyes Olympic, World Athletics impact
By Editor Nigerian 400 metres hurdler David Tayo Olowookere has declared his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games and major World Athletics championships, as he continues his rise among elite global hurdlers. The indigene of Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who spoke in a telephone interview with Sportspro News, expressed…
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Niger Delta Games: Bayelsa athletes hopeful of Back-to-back crown
BY our reporter Bayelsa State was the surprise winner of top spot on the medals table at the inaugural edition of the Niger Delta Games in Uyo, edging Delta State by a single gold medal on the last day of competition. The state finished top with 46 gold, 29 silver and 15 bronze medals, a…
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Adekunle Ojora dies at 93
By our reporter Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed on at 93. The family announced his death in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. A statement by Toyin Ojora-Saraki detailed that Pa Ojora will be buried in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites. The statement reads, “With total submission…
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Dangote Refinery increases fuel price by N100 per liter
By Editor Dangote Refinery has announced a N100 per liter increase in the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit nationwide. According to the detailed report, the gantry price is now at N799 per liter, while the retail price is N839 per liter, up from N699 and N739 per liter sold since December last year. In…
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AFA Sports powers #LaceUpADream Initiative With Footie Moments with Nabila Foundation and Africa Bitcoin Community Hub
By our reporter African performance sportswear brand AFA Sports has officially partnered with Footie Moments with Nabila Foundation and Africa Bitcoin Community Hub to support the launch of #LaceUpADream, a grassroots football initiative focused on equipping underprivileged yet highly talented young African footballers with the tools they need to pursue professional careers. As the official…
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NDDC Chairman, Ebie, wants Olympians from Niger Delta Games
By our reporter The Chairman of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chiedu Ebie, has spoken of a future where talents discovered at the Niger Delta Games would be representing the country at international sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and the All Africa Games. Ebie made a brief stop…
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