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My book on Boko Haram is for soul-searching – Irabor
A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has stated that his new book on Nigeria’s battle with Boko Haram should not be viewed as an indictment of anyone, but rather as a call for national reflection. Irabor spoke on Friday at the public presentation of his book, Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the…
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NBPL: Rivers Hoopers beat Lagos Legends to stay unbeaten
Reigning Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) champions Rivers Hoopers put up a performance underlined by resilience and character, as they overturned a 4-point deficit at halftime to beat Lagos Legends 89-70 in the final game of the Atlantic Conference Phase Two. In what was essentially a battle for pride and supremacy, it was Lagos Legends…
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Chief of Defence Staff commends Nigerian youth as Unity Basketball Championship enters Day 4
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (OFR), has applauded the level of competition among teams participating in the ongoing Chief of Defence Staff Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos. Speaking on Wednesday at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium, the Special Guest of Honor, Major General Henry Tafida, Corp Commander, Nigeria…
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Lagos SWAN backs national SWAN on electoral process
Members of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have reaffirmed their support for the Isaiah Benjamin–led National Executive, urging strict adherence to the association’s statutes in the conduct of the 2025 Lagos SWAN elections. The members accused the current Lagos SWAN Executive Committee, led by Oladunni Olatutu, of convening…
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Afrobeat banging the right notes in Nigeria – Puffy Tee
One of Africa’s leading music producers, songwriter, singer and entrepreneur, Temidayo Joseph Babatope, also known as Puffy Tee says Afrobeat music is hitting the right notes in Nigeria and the world. Puffy Tee gave this verdict in his Nigeria @65 Independence Day message tagged ‘We are Proving Our Worth.’ He explained that Nigerian artists, musicians,…
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Osetoba commends Governor Oyebanji for reviving Ekiti sports
The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state. Osetoba described Oyebanji as a beacon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her…
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NBPL: Rivers Hoopers beat Kwara Falcons again as Kano Pillars level Plateau Peaks
Rivers Hoopers rode a wave of pinpoint shooting from deep to outclass Kwara Falcons 81-61 on Day Three of the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) Phase Two on Tuesday. In the Savannah Conference Kano Pillars beat Plateau Peaks 64-60; Gboko Chiefs defeated Nile University 83-78 and Gombe Bulls sealed the Customs 70-67. Kwara…
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2026 World Cup: FIFA sanctions South Africa, deducts three points as Benin leads
By Pius Ayinor The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier played against Lesotho on March 21, 2025. According to the FIFA statement, SAFA’s action breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 14 of…
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Jimoh wins Lekki Scrabble Classics premier title
A new winner of the Lekki Scrabble Classics has emerged as Abdulmumin Jimoh strode through the field to clinch the one million naira cash prize-money and a trophy in the Premier Division while Bukunmi Afolayan picked the Championship title at the end of the 2-day championship over the weekend. Both winners engraved their names on…
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2026 U20 Women’s World Cup: Makinde showers dollar rain on Falconets
Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde on Saturday rewarded Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets with the sum of $15,000, after they defeated their Rwanda 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Goals by Precious Oscar, Tumininu Adeshina, Janet Akekoromowei and Alaba Olabiyi steered the Falconets, to a…
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