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Nigeria makes 4th consecutive appearance at Winter Olympics
By our reporter Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. This remarkable streak began in 2018, when Nigeria made its debut at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea. That historic first appearance…
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Poland 2026: Falconets relaxed ahead of clash with Senegal
By Editor Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have expressed confidence in their readiness for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg clash with their counterparts from Senegal. During the pre-match press conference held on Friday evening, Head Coach Moses Aduku and team captain Joy Igbokwe highlighted the team’s preparedness, mindset, and fitness…
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NDDC upgrades sports facilities in Benin for Niger Delta Games
By Editor The organisers of the Niger Delta Games have completed significant upgrades on the sporting facilities earmarked for the competition in its second edition in Benin City, Edo State. Just as was done in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, before the start of the 1st edition, the organisers and the sponsor, Niger Delta Development Commission…
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Terrorists kill at least 162 Nigerians in new attack in Kwara State
By AFP Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday on a village in the west-central state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called…
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Niger Delta Games: States in final stages of athletes’ selection
By our reporter Niger Delta states are at the final stage of their preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games as they get set to move into camp ahead of their travel to Benin for the Games. From Port Harcourt to Yenagoa and to Calabar up to Akure, Owerri, Umuahia, Asaba and Benin, athletes and…
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Electoral Act: ADC raises alarm over passage delay
By Editor Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the APC-dominated Senate of employing delay tactics to block passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 that carry serious eligibility and…
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Nigeria basketball stakeholders seek help for an undergraduate jailed for a ball theft
An undergraduate is out of class as he has been sentenced to six months in the Nigerian jail over theft of a basketball, reports Pius Ayinor Uchenna Ohotu had a dream. Those around him say he always wanted to be a basketball star. He has always been fascinated by what he is able to read…
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AFCON 2025: Senegal Coach, Hakimi banned as CAF hits Morocco and Senegal with fines
By Editor The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced sanctions against Senegal and Morocco following incidents during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 2025 AFCON final match, played on Sunday, January 18, was negatively impacted by numerous incidents on the pitch, the sidelines, and in the tunnels. Despite the pre-game…
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David Olowookere eyes Olympic, World Athletics impact
By Editor Nigerian 400 metres hurdler David Tayo Olowookere has declared his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games and major World Athletics championships, as he continues his rise among elite global hurdlers. The indigene of Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who spoke in a telephone interview with Sportspro News, expressed…
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Niger Delta Games: Bayelsa athletes hopeful of Back-to-back crown
BY our reporter Bayelsa State was the surprise winner of top spot on the medals table at the inaugural edition of the Niger Delta Games in Uyo, edging Delta State by a single gold medal on the last day of competition. The state finished top with 46 gold, 29 silver and 15 bronze medals, a…
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