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Nigeria Pitch Awards President, Shina Phillips describes Dapo Sotuminu’s death as painful
The President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Phillips, has yet again described the death of veteran journalist, Dapo Sotuminu, as painful and very sad. Phillips who doubles as the CEO of Lenders Consult International, was among the congregants at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Garden of Peace) in Surulere, Lagos for the final burial service for the late former…
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2024 Africa Cup: Nigeria falls to Ghana in Rugby’s Jollof Derby
The Stallions of Nigeria will not advance to the final qualification phase of the Rugby Africa Cup – a key pathway to the Rugby World Cup. Followers of Nigeria rugby say, despite a spirited return to competitive rugby after a five-year hiatus, the team’s campaign in Jemmal, Tunisia, ended in disappointment. A squad featuring a…
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Saraki commends Sportspro News Publisher, Bayour Issah on sports development
The President of the 8th Senate and the former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has praised the contributions of the CEO and publisher of Sportspro News, Bayour Issah, for his contribution to the development of sports in the state and Nigeria as a whole. Saraki made the remarks on Thursday at the…
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Customs CG pledges support for volleyball growth, donates to teams
` The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has committed to supporting the continued growth of volleyball in Nigeria. Adeniyi made this pledge during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. He highlighted the positive impact of the Premier League on Nigerian…
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GTI congratulates Lookman, NFF on CAF Awards
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation, GTI Group has congratulated the football ruling body on the achievements of Nigerian footballers at the CAF Awards ceremony in Morocco where Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman emerged as the African Player of the Year. In a press statement made available to the media in Lagos by GTI…
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Gov Alia taking Benue sports to greater levels with quality infrastructure – Experts
Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has demonstrated a strong commitment to elevating the state’s sports infrastructure. Experts say a major step in this vision is the award of a contract to Monimichelle, a leading sports facility development company. This project aims to transform Benue’s primary stadium into a world-class facility that…
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Tojemarine, Safety Babes are champions of Ardova Handball Premier League 2024
Tojemarine Handball Club and Safety Babes were crowned champions of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 on Sunday at the grand finale of the Phase 2 at the Sports Hall of the National Institute of Sports, Lagos. Tojemarine Handball Club finished top of the men category league table with 64 points following their 36-33 victory…
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Edo ASELGON appoints Ilaboya Interim Chairman
The Edo State Chapter of the Association of ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON), has announced the appointment of Hon Frank Ilaboya, the immediate past Executive Chairman of Owan West LGA, as their Interim Chairman. The announcement was contained in a release signed by the Association’s Interim Secretary, Hon Destiny Enabulele, the former Chairman of…
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Delta State Sports Commission Chairman, Oborevwori pledges dynamic stewardship
The newly appointed Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Onoriode Oborevwori, says his reign will certainly add some energy to the sporting spectrum of the state. Oborevwori gave this assurance when the new board of the Delta State Sports Commission, was inaugurated in Asaba the State capital in the presence of the former Chairman…
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GOtv Boxing Night 32: Badoo vows to punish Ese
Raheem ‘Badoo’ Animashaun, the youngest winner of the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and best boxer prize at GOtv Boxing Night, has pledged to punish his opponent, Hammed ‘Ese’ Ganiyu at the December edition of the show. The fight headlines the Boxing Jamz Music carnival, billed for the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos on December 26. The…
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