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Ogbe Senior Secondary School visits Patroness, Sports Director, Chikere
Ogbe Senior Secondary School, Benin on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, at her office in Benin City. The delegation led by their Principal of Ogbe Senior Secondary School, Mrs. Augustina Itohanmwen, paid the visit to appreciate Chikere for her continued…
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Quarterfinals battle in Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge 2025
Pius Ayinor The fight for a spot in the final match of the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge continues this weekend, with eight teams set to compete in the quarterfinals on Saturday. The final of the 2025 edition, which is the fifth in the series, is tentatively billed for June 12. The organisers will confirm the…
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Caleb University names Prof. Olalekan Asikhia as new Vice-Chancellor
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has named Professor Olalekan Asikhia as its new Vice-Chancellor, marking the beginning of what the institution has described as “a new era of academic excellence and visionary leadership.” Asikhia takes over from Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie, who completed two terms in office. The university praised his predecessor for his leadership and contributions…
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Pension funds hit N23tn as new scheme begins
Nigeria’s pension fund has grown by 19 per cent year-on-year to hit N23.33tn at the end of the first quarter of 2025, The PUNCH can report. According to an analysis of the monthly data from the National Pension Commission, the pension industry has consistently risen over the first three months of the year. From N22.51…
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Nigeria secures Italian coach for 2025 African Fencing Championships
An Italian coach will arrive in Lagos this June to work with the Nigerian team ahead of the 2025 African Senior Fencing Championships, which will take place from June 25 to 29 in Lagos. The deal is a part of the strategic four-year partnership between the Nigerian Fencing Federation (NFF) and the Italian Fencing Federation…
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Team Edo plan early preparation for 2026 Sports Festival
The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations Edo State, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, on Friday stated that Team Edo State will begin early preparation ahead of the 2026 National Sports Festival (NSF). She said, “Edo State is the home of sports and we want to keep it that way, we are going to start as early…
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ATM Foundation backs Beach tourism in Ilaje
The Abdul Adetunji Mohammed (ATM) Foundation has thrown its weight behind Beach Tourism. This was highlighted at the recently concluded Araromi Beach Carnival, hosted by Dr. Taiwo Malumi a notable philanthropist and founding member of the APC in Ondo State. The Foundation says it is to help “in the continued effort of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s…
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Trumps orders US Embassies to stop student visa interviews
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the United States. At the same time, it prepares to expand its social media activity screening, officials said. According to an AP report U.S. official said Tuesday the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not…
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Oshodi seeks re-election as ITTF Vice President
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi will be among 17 global candidates vying for eight available positions as Executive Vice Presidents of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Tuesday, May 27, in Doha, Qatar. The election will take place during the ITTF Annual General Meeting. All candidates have been vetted and approved by the Nominations Committee…
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Dikko applauds Gateway Games, asks states to match rising standards
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has commended Ogun State for its outstanding hosting of the ongoing National Sports Festival, describing it as a game-changer for sports development in Nigeria. He called on other states aspiring to host future editions to emulate and improve on the standard set by Ogun. Speaking…
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