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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo Council of Obas’ chair
By Editor Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan. Under the newly announced structure, the chairmanship is set to rotate among three leading traditional rulers in the state. The inauguration, which took place at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan, saw the Olubadan…
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NFF demands N1Billion compensation from Airtel over ambush marketing of Super Eagles
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation says it has threatened legal action against telecom company Airtel Nigeria over the latter’s ambush marketing of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, currently campaigning at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. In a letter submitted to the company by NFF’s solicitors, Festus…
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Nigeria vs Morocco: Referee was appalling – Osayi-Samuel
By Editor Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has condemned the quality of officiating in their match against Morocco in the semifinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost the encounter via the penalty shootout after it ended goalless. After the game, the Birmingham City player was very disappointed but satisfied that the Super…
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Niger Delta Games: Delta State determined to dominate in Benin
By Editor Team Delta has vowed to avoid the mistakes that cost them the title on the last day of the Niger Delta Games at the maiden edition in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last year. The state is speaking as the build-up to the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Edo 2026, continues across the region. At…
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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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How Super Eagles can beat Morocco – Ighalo
By Editor There’s only one way to go forward for Nigeria as the Super Eagles take on Morocco on Wednesday. The Eagles must raise their standard significantly if they are to end Morocco’s long dream of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has said. Both African football giants…
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Pamodzi warns Airtel over ambush marketing of Super Eagles’ sponsorship rights
By Editor Airtel Nigeria has been warned by Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, the marketing partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to stop ambushing the sponsorship rights that belong to MTN Nigeria. MTN Nigeria is the exclusive official communications partner and sponsor of the NFF and all of Nigeria’s national football teams. This deal gives…
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AFN, Roster Athletics team up to end age cheating
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria confirms that it has taken a bold step in ending age falsification and poor athlete data management with the launch of a groundbreaking partnership with Roster Athletics. The AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, and the federation at large see the collaboration as a major turning point aimed at restoring credibility,…
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AFCON semifinals: Don’t worry about officiating, NFF boss Gusau assures Super Eagles
By Editor President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed fears of possible biased officiating when the Super Eagles lock horns with hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco in Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations second semi-final in Rabat. He said on Wednesday, “I do not have the same fears of the match officials…
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Niger Delta Games: Cross River secures new talents at trials
Cross River State may have made a major breakthrough in talent discovery as the state’s trials for the 2nd Niger Delta Games were held in the central senatorial district. The trials, which serve to select athletes that will participate in the state finals to pick those who will represent the state at the games, were…
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