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Nigeria vs Egypt: From semifinal heartbreak to test of character
By Paul Lucky Okoku ●Beyond the disappointment lies a silver lining: an opportunity to close the tournament with pride, purpose, and renewed belief. When a team goes toe-to-toe with a host nation for 120 minutes, the result may be a loss – but the performance is a statement. This was not the end of a…
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Scrabble Federation hails NSC, targets growth, global dominance
By Editor The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its leadership and sustained support, describing it as a major catalyst in accelerating the growth and global success of Scrabble in the country. NSF President, Engineer Bright Idahosa, spoke in Abuja after a technical and strategic meeting with the leadership…
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Akwa Ibom, Ondo intensify preparations for 2nd Niger Delta Games
By Editor Preparations for the 2nd Niger Delta Games are intensifying in most states as they count down to their respective final selection processes at the state finals. From Cross River to Akwa Ibom, Imo, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Ondo, the registration process has moved to uploading completed forms to the Games registration portal. Some…
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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo Council of Obas’ chair
By Editor Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan. Under the newly announced structure, the chairmanship is set to rotate among three leading traditional rulers in the state. The inauguration, which took place at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan, saw the Olubadan…
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NFF demands N1Billion compensation from Airtel over ambush marketing of Super Eagles
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation says it has threatened legal action against telecom company Airtel Nigeria over the latter’s ambush marketing of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, currently campaigning at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. In a letter submitted to the company by NFF’s solicitors, Festus…
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Nigeria vs Morocco: Referee was appalling – Osayi-Samuel
By Editor Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has condemned the quality of officiating in their match against Morocco in the semifinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost the encounter via the penalty shootout after it ended goalless. After the game, the Birmingham City player was very disappointed but satisfied that the Super…
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Niger Delta Games: Delta State determined to dominate in Benin
By Editor Team Delta has vowed to avoid the mistakes that cost them the title on the last day of the Niger Delta Games at the maiden edition in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last year. The state is speaking as the build-up to the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Edo 2026, continues across the region. At…
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US pauses visa processing in Nigeria, 74 other nations
●Full list of countries affected By Editor The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. Nigeria is one of the countries listed. The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said. Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Thailand are among the…
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How Super Eagles can beat Morocco – Ighalo
By Editor There’s only one way to go forward for Nigeria as the Super Eagles take on Morocco on Wednesday. The Eagles must raise their standard significantly if they are to end Morocco’s long dream of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has said. Both African football giants…
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Pamodzi warns Airtel over ambush marketing of Super Eagles’ sponsorship rights
By Editor Airtel Nigeria has been warned by Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, the marketing partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to stop ambushing the sponsorship rights that belong to MTN Nigeria. MTN Nigeria is the exclusive official communications partner and sponsor of the NFF and all of Nigeria’s national football teams. This deal gives…
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