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Girl Child Day: Sabina Okere calls for more support for Women’s Sports in Nigeria
The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has called for increased support and investment in women’s sports to enable girls in Nigeria to thrive and bring more glory to the nation. Chikere made this appeal on Saturday as a part of activities marking the…
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2026 World Cup Ticket: Eagles, Benin Republic arrive in Uyo for final battle
The delegations of Nigeria and Benin Republic are scheduled to arrive in Uyo, by Saturday afternoon, ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Series Matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Nigeria’s Super Eagles earned a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday to put themselves once again in contention for the…
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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles beat Lesotho 2-1 to keep qualification hope alive
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, and South Africa were held to a scoreless draw by Zimbabwe in Durban while Benin Republic defeated hosts Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali. All three teams retained the…
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Jonathan to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s detention — Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to engage President Bola Tinubu on the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore disclosed this on Friday via his X handle after meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. According to him, their…
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My mission in FIFA Committee – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, says he is focused on making meaningful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, to which he was appointed this week by the world football-governing body, FIFA. “It is a recognition and honour that I do not take for granted, and it is important to…
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Lagos SWAN inaugurates SWANECO to conduct elections, congress condemns intimidation of members
The Lagos State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated a new electoral committee (SWANECO) tasked with organizing free and fair elections. At the extra-ordinary congress presided over by Aaron Akerejola, interim chairman appointed by the National SWAN, members nominated and approved the appointment of Patrick Omorodion of Vanguard Newspaper…
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U20 World Cup: Nigeria, Argentina light up Santiago in Round of 16
Nigeria and Argentina will, once again, set the global football stage alight as the Round of 16 of this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals commence in Chile on Wednesday evening. Both countries have fought memorable battles in the FIFA World Cup finals, FIFA U20 World Cup finals and at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament,…
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Hoops N Read beat Police Baton to win Chief of Defence Unity Basketball Championship
Pius Ayinor Hoops N Read beat Police Baton late on Sunday to emerge winners of the 4th Chief of Defence Staff Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos. The three-point game ended 55-52 for the Lagos-based team owned by former NBA player Olumide Oyedeji. A total of 12 teams competed in the event that started on September…
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10 things to know about Imisi, BBNaija season 10 winner
Here are 10 things to know about Imisi, the young lady who became a big star of the reality TV Sunday night. 1. Her Full Name is Opeyemi Ayanwale The Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner’s full name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, though fans across Nigeria fondly know her as Imisi. 2. She is 23 Years…
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ABU loses 2,000 staff in five years to better opportunities – VC
As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed says the institution faces a steady loss of skilled staff to better opportunities both locally and globally. The vice-chancellor disclosed this at a press conference as part of activities to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the institution in Zaria. He…
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