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Economic suffering is over – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the economic suffering is over. Tinubu, who spoke on Friday at the coronation ceremony of the Olubadan in Ibadan said Nigeria is on the way to a journey of success and prosperity. His Majesty Oba Adewolu Ladoja was coronated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the President…
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Hoops & Read, Warriors, UI, 9 other teams for CDS Basketball Championship in Lagos
Twelve Nigerian teams from the southwest region have been confirmed for the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Basketball Championship in Lagos. The competition which takes the tip off on Tuesday, September 30 will be held at the sports halls of the National Stadium and the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The competition details were given at a…
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Arsenal’s big test at Newcastle and Madrid Derby top SuperSport weekend action
It is another blockbuster weekend across Europe, with the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A all serving up mouthwatering fixtures. Fans can catch every moment live on DStv and GOtv. Premier League: United Look to Build, Arsenal Face Major Test Manchester United visit Brentford on Saturday at 12:30 pm, aiming for back-to-back wins after…
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My dream is to play for Nigeria, says Europe-based, Adegbenro
Daniel Adegbenro can be described as a player who landed in Europe with his two legs. What he has been able to achieve within this short period says so much and it is his class that is pushing his dream to play for the Nigerian national team someday. Adegbenro, who plays as a striker with…
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Zenith Bank Basketball League: Dolphins beat First Bank to emerge 2025 champions
Pius Ayinor Dolphins’ women secured their second national basketball title in style after beating First Bank 61-55 on Saturday in a game worthy of every wait and cash spent on the game. The final match of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Basketball League punched into overtime at the National Stadium. It was one of the most contested…
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NPFL: Enyimba host Insurance in big clash of Sunday
Coach Stanley Eguma and Enyimba stand-in captain, Ufere Chinedu are confident that Enyimba will continue their league progress when they meet Bendel Insurance on Matchday 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season. During a pre-match press conference with Enyimba Media, Eguma and Ufere both acknowledged that the tie is crucial for the…
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Mati returns as Nigeria names squad for 2025 ITTF African Championships
Taiwo Mati makes a return to Nigeria’s national team as the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) announces a 10-man squad for the 2025 ITTF African Championships, scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from October 12 to 19. Mati returns following his last outing at the 2023 ITTF World Championships in Durban, South Africa, The…
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Jose Mourinho on his way to Benfica
Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica as their new head coach. The 62-year-old was sacked last month by Fenerbahce after just over a year in charge at the Turkish club, but could be set for a swift return to management at the club he was briefly in charge of between September…
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National Sports Commission releases revised guidelines for Federations Elections
The National Sports Commission has published updated guidelines for the elections of national sports federations. Extrasportsnigeria.com serves the entire document as produced by the NSC here Introduction 1.0 The Election of members into the National Sports Federations (NSF) Boards is a critical process that impacts the governance, performance and development of sports within a nation.…
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Jude Atoe becomes first elected secretary of the Judo Federation
Comrade Jude Atoe has won his election to the Judo Federation of Nigeria as the first elected Secretary General in their General Congress, held in Abuja on Thursday, 11th September. This is a drastic shift from the traditional Secretary General who is appointed by the National Sports Commission and rotated. The newly adopted Constitution of…
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