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ADC to Tinubu: Your revenue claims based on lies
– Says 5% petrol tax cruel and insensitive The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deceiving Nigerians with false revenue claims, citing a N21.22 trillion shortfall between the 2025 budget projection and actual collections, despite the government’s claim of meeting revenue targets. The party also condemned the new 5% petrol…
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Premier Basketball: Hoopers complete double over Kwara Falcons
Rivers Hoopers survived a late scare by a resilient Kwara Falcons side to record a second straight victory over the 2022 champions, as they won 88-86 to end Group Phase play in the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL). Hoopers slowly seized control of what started off as a keen contest when they entered…
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Sack NFF if Eagles fail to qualify for World Cup – Oliseh
Former Captain of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has said that the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have no business staying a day longer should the Super Eagles fail to qualify back-to-back FIFA World Cups. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fourth in standing in the run up to the 2026 World Cup to…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Rwandans to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday
Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon. A one-man advance party will be in Lagos on Monday, but the full delegation will hit Lagos on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State…
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NPFL Matchday 2 preview: Insurance, Shooting Stars battle at bottom
By George Akpayen After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies. Last weekend, there was…
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South Africa’s coach Broos blasts Nigeria as FIFA decides on Bafana Bafana error
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has accused Nigeria of applying pressure on FIFA to penalize his country as his side risks losing three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South Africa fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho in one of their games. Bafana Bafana currently sit top of Group C with 13 points…
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Commonwealth Weightlifting: Islamiyat and Sarah shine as Nigeria wins three golds in India
Nigeria’s remarkable outing at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmadabad, India, hit new heights on Thursday, August 28, as Islamiyat Yusuf (women’s 69kg), Sarah Matthew (women’s junior and senior 77kg), and Adedapo Adeleke Opadeji (men’s 79kg) combined to deliver three gold medals and a bronze, firmly placing Team Nigeria in the global spotlight. Islamiyat…
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Super Falcons to take on Benin Republic as 2026 WAFCON race starts
The race for tickets to next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, also to be staged in Morocco just as the last two editions, will be concluded in October with Cup holders and 10-time winners Nigeria up against the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic, and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses up against Algeria. The Lionesses, runners-up in 2014…
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Shocks as India dominates Day One of Lagos International Badminton Classics
The opening day of the 8th Lagos International Badminton Classics (LIBC) lived up to expectations, as the Teslim Balogun Stadium came alive with 64 thrilling matches played across four courts. The action-packed start saw drama, upsets, and flashes of brilliance, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable tournament. India, which arrived…
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ESPN Africa brings the ROSHN Saudi League to your screen
It’s On, and it’s massive! ESPN Africa, available on DStv and GOtv, has secured the broadcast rights to the ROSHN Saudi League, delivering live action from one of the fastest growing and most electrifying football leagues in the world. With global stars lighting up the pitch and fierce rivalries unfolding weekly, this marks a new…
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