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Afrobeat banging the right notes in Nigeria – Puffy Tee
One of Africa’s leading music producers, songwriter, singer and entrepreneur, Temidayo Joseph Babatope, also known as Puffy Tee says Afrobeat music is hitting the right notes in Nigeria and the world. Puffy Tee gave this verdict in his Nigeria @65 Independence Day message tagged ‘We are Proving Our Worth.’ He explained that Nigerian artists, musicians,…
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Osetoba commends Governor Oyebanji for reviving Ekiti sports
The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state. Osetoba described Oyebanji as a beacon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her…
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NBPL: Rivers Hoopers beat Kwara Falcons again as Kano Pillars level Plateau Peaks
Rivers Hoopers rode a wave of pinpoint shooting from deep to outclass Kwara Falcons 81-61 on Day Three of the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) Phase Two on Tuesday. In the Savannah Conference Kano Pillars beat Plateau Peaks 64-60; Gboko Chiefs defeated Nile University 83-78 and Gombe Bulls sealed the Customs 70-67. Kwara…
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2026 World Cup: FIFA sanctions South Africa, deducts three points as Benin leads
By Pius Ayinor The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier played against Lesotho on March 21, 2025. According to the FIFA statement, SAFA’s action breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 14 of…
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Jimoh wins Lekki Scrabble Classics premier title
A new winner of the Lekki Scrabble Classics has emerged as Abdulmumin Jimoh strode through the field to clinch the one million naira cash prize-money and a trophy in the Premier Division while Bukunmi Afolayan picked the Championship title at the end of the 2-day championship over the weekend. Both winners engraved their names on…
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2026 U20 Women’s World Cup: Makinde showers dollar rain on Falconets
Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde on Saturday rewarded Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets with the sum of $15,000, after they defeated their Rwanda 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Goals by Precious Oscar, Tumininu Adeshina, Janet Akekoromowei and Alaba Olabiyi steered the Falconets, to a…
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Economic suffering is over – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the economic suffering is over. Tinubu, who spoke on Friday at the coronation ceremony of the Olubadan in Ibadan said Nigeria is on the way to a journey of success and prosperity. His Majesty Oba Adewolu Ladoja was coronated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the President…
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Hoops & Read, Warriors, UI, 9 other teams for CDS Basketball Championship in Lagos
Twelve Nigerian teams from the southwest region have been confirmed for the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Basketball Championship in Lagos. The competition which takes the tip off on Tuesday, September 30 will be held at the sports halls of the National Stadium and the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The competition details were given at a…
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Arsenal’s big test at Newcastle and Madrid Derby top SuperSport weekend action
It is another blockbuster weekend across Europe, with the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A all serving up mouthwatering fixtures. Fans can catch every moment live on DStv and GOtv. Premier League: United Look to Build, Arsenal Face Major Test Manchester United visit Brentford on Saturday at 12:30 pm, aiming for back-to-back wins after…
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My dream is to play for Nigeria, says Europe-based, Adegbenro
Daniel Adegbenro can be described as a player who landed in Europe with his two legs. What he has been able to achieve within this short period says so much and it is his class that is pushing his dream to play for the Nigerian national team someday. Adegbenro, who plays as a striker with…
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