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Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for Lagos governor 2027
Admin Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday announced the endorsement of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The announcement is said to have followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat before members…
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Ex-Ondo deputy governor Olanusi endorses Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed for Ondo North Senate
By Editor Chief Abdul Tunji Mohammed, popularly known as ATM, has received the endorsement of His Excellency, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, in a major boost to his senatorial ambition. The elder statesman formally adopted ATM’s bid to represent Ondo North Senatorial District during a courtesy visit to his Akure residence…
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NEWHOPE Naija/Henry 707 Sport Scouting Championship to debut in Lagos
By Editor The maiden edition of the NEWHOPE/Henry 707 Sports Limited is set to light up Lagos, as every modality has been put in place for a three-day world-class scouting championship, taking place in Lagos next week. The world-class football scouting programme, put together by NEWHOPE Naija FC in conjunction with Henry 707 Sport Limited,…
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Death again! Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo dies in Kaduna
Admin Early reports indicated that Eneramo appeared to have suffered cardiac arrest five minutes into the second half of the said friendly match. He was born on 26th November 1985 in Kaduna. “This is devastating. I am short of words at this moment. I can only pray that God will grant him eternal rest and…
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Tinubu’s men cuddle terrorists on innocent graves
Tunde Odesola Mother tongue is sweet. I know because mine is. The honey in the mother tongue oozes from its picturesque encapsulation of nature’s simplest wonders to life’s most complex pursuits, passing down wisdom from generation to generation, like no other tongue. The sweetness of mother tongue is the reason why teaching, learning and research…
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D’Tigress begin exhibition tour in USA
By Editor The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced that Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, will embark on an international exhibition tour in the United States as part of its strategic build-up toward the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. In collaboration with teams from the Women’s National Basketball Association, the tour marks another defining…
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Olopade, Gusau, Ikpeba lead football top guns to Lagos for NNL Super-Four draw
PIus Ayinor The Nigeria National League is rolling out the red carpet in Lagos, and Nigeria’s football royalty is answering the call. NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, and NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, will lead the crème de la crème of Nigerian sports administration to the NNL Super-Four Draw. The power duo will be flanked by…
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Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
Admin An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the FT it would be a “dream” to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the United…
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Okpekpe 10km Race names Oshiomhole, Ahmed Ambassadors as 30-Day countdown begins
Pius Ayinor With 30 days to go before the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, organizers have appointed Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Yasser Ahmed as ambassadors for the event, underscoring its growing global stature. Pamodzi Sports Marketing, promoter and organizer of the race, said the appointments reflect the men’s contributions to the…
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NNL Promotion: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars in season’s last games and decider
By Editor The battle for the last Nigeria Premier Football League promotion slot from the Nigeria National League will be settled today, Wednesday, as the Northern Conference D group wraps up. All eyes are on Ranchers Bees, co-owned by Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar and El-Rufai’s son, who stand on the brink of history. Rebirth…
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