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My mission in FIFA Committee – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, says he is focused on making meaningful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, to which he was appointed this week by the world football-governing body, FIFA. “It is a recognition and honour that I do not take for granted, and it is important to…
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Lagos SWAN inaugurates SWANECO to conduct elections, congress condemns intimidation of members
The Lagos State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated a new electoral committee (SWANECO) tasked with organizing free and fair elections. At the extra-ordinary congress presided over by Aaron Akerejola, interim chairman appointed by the National SWAN, members nominated and approved the appointment of Patrick Omorodion of Vanguard Newspaper…
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U20 World Cup: Nigeria, Argentina light up Santiago in Round of 16
Nigeria and Argentina will, once again, set the global football stage alight as the Round of 16 of this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals commence in Chile on Wednesday evening. Both countries have fought memorable battles in the FIFA World Cup finals, FIFA U20 World Cup finals and at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament,…
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Hoops N Read beat Police Baton to win Chief of Defence Unity Basketball Championship
Pius Ayinor Hoops N Read beat Police Baton late on Sunday to emerge winners of the 4th Chief of Defence Staff Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos. The three-point game ended 55-52 for the Lagos-based team owned by former NBA player Olumide Oyedeji. A total of 12 teams competed in the event that started on September…
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10 things to know about Imisi, BBNaija season 10 winner
Here are 10 things to know about Imisi, the young lady who became a big star of the reality TV Sunday night. 1. Her Full Name is Opeyemi Ayanwale The Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner’s full name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, though fans across Nigeria fondly know her as Imisi. 2. She is 23 Years…
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ABU loses 2,000 staff in five years to better opportunities – VC
As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed says the institution faces a steady loss of skilled staff to better opportunities both locally and globally. The vice-chancellor disclosed this at a press conference as part of activities to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the institution in Zaria. He…
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My book on Boko Haram is for soul-searching – Irabor
A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has stated that his new book on Nigeria’s battle with Boko Haram should not be viewed as an indictment of anyone, but rather as a call for national reflection. Irabor spoke on Friday at the public presentation of his book, Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the…
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NBPL: Rivers Hoopers beat Lagos Legends to stay unbeaten
Reigning Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) champions Rivers Hoopers put up a performance underlined by resilience and character, as they overturned a 4-point deficit at halftime to beat Lagos Legends 89-70 in the final game of the Atlantic Conference Phase Two. In what was essentially a battle for pride and supremacy, it was Lagos Legends…
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Chief of Defence Staff commends Nigerian youth as Unity Basketball Championship enters Day 4
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (OFR), has applauded the level of competition among teams participating in the ongoing Chief of Defence Staff Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos. Speaking on Wednesday at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium, the Special Guest of Honor, Major General Henry Tafida, Corp Commander, Nigeria…
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Lagos SWAN backs national SWAN on electoral process
Members of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have reaffirmed their support for the Isaiah Benjamin–led National Executive, urging strict adherence to the association’s statutes in the conduct of the 2025 Lagos SWAN elections. The members accused the current Lagos SWAN Executive Committee, led by Oladunni Olatutu, of convening…
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