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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
By Admin U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel on Saturday stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway or face attacks on its energy infrastructure, while Iranian and U.S. forces searched for a missing U.S. crew member from one of two downed warplanes. Trump, who has sent mixed messages since…
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Iran shoots down US F-15E jet, Pentagon confirms
By Admin A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort for its two-strong crew, in the first such incident since the start of the war. Iranian state media released images of a tail fin and other debris early on Friday, accompanied by an initial claim…
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Enugu State wins 3rd National Para Games
By our reporter The 3rd edition of the National Para Games came to an end on Friday at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with Enugu State emerging overall winners. The closing ceremony witnessed the presence of government dignitaries, including the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Kashim Shetima, who represented the First…
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ADC demands resignation of INEC chair, national commissioners
By Admin The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, accusing the electoral body of undermining democracy and interfering in political parties’ internal affairs. The ADC made the demand on Thursday at a world press conference addressed in Abuja by…
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Masai Ujiri joins Toronto Tempo ownership group
Global basketball leader and philanthropist will develop a coaching initiative in support of women and girls alongside Canada’s first WNBA franchise By Editor Masai Ujiri, one of the most respected executives and visionaries in global basketball, has joined the Toronto Tempo as a Principal Owner. As the architect of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA Championship…
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Women poised for dynamic leadership roles in Nigeria’s sports governance
By Admin The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in a strategic partnership with Olympic Solidarity, has successfully concluded a transformative three-day advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja. This has marked a significant milestone in the country’s sports administration landscape. Held at the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria, from March…
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Goalkeeper Okoye, Ajayi out, as Super Eagles take on Jordan
By Admin Following their 2-1 victory over Iran in Antalya on Friday, Head Coach Eric Chelle is confident the Super Eagles of Nigeria will pluck another win when they confront their Jordanian counterparts in another international friendly match in the same Turkish town on Tuesday. The Eagles’ line will be different, though, with goalkeeper Maduka…
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Plateau residents confirm at least 26 dead after Palm Sunday massacre
By Editor Residents of the Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have confirmed at least 26 deaths following the deadly Palm Sunday attack, with more victims still hospitalised. In a fresh video released on Monday morning and obtained by SaharaReporters, lifeless bodies of victims were seen lying out, as…
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Aruna faces tough draw as Africa targets ITTF World Cup feat
By Editor Africa’s table tennis trailblazer, Quadri Aruna, has been handed a challenging draw as he leads the continent’s charge at the 2026 ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, from March 30 to April 5. This year’s edition carries added significance as the International Table Tennis Federation marks its centenary, with 48 men’s and 48…
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Afaramai and Samuel win CBN Junior Tennis Championship star titles
By Editor Heman Afaramai from the Ikeja Police College Tennis Club and Gloria Samuel from the LekMak Tennis Academy in Ado Ekiti won the Boys 16s and Girls 16s titles at the grand finale of the 2026 CBN Junior Tennis Championship, which ended at the Ikoyi Club on Saturday. Afaramai, who started with a convincing…
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