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Okpekpe Road Race appoints Dr Bojuwoye, unveils partners
Editor The organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the appointment of Dr Adebukola Bojuwoye as the head of the medical unit for the 11th edition of the prestigious event, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Bojuwoye, a seasoned medical professional with extensive…
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Nigerian women power to triple gold haul in Accra
●Rosemary, Jennifer, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Miracle stormed to victory in the 4x100m By Editor Nigeria’s women once again carried the nation’s golden hopes on their shoulders, delivering all three gold medals for Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Accra. From the last Solidarity Games to the World Championships in Tokyo and the…
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IFC and Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group partner on sports and entertainment infrastructure across Africa
Pius Ayinor The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Zaria Group, co-founded by NBA Champion and Dallas Mavericks Team President Masai Ujiri, are forming a partnership to develop sports and entertainment arenas in key African cities. The initiative aims to catalyze job creation, especially for youth, while unlocking a…
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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline FIFA World Cup Final halftime show
Editor For the first time ever, football, music, and social impact will come together as the greatest show on earth reaches its pinnacle. FIFA and Global Citizen on Thursday announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York…
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African Athletics Championship – Champion Enekwechi withdraws from competition
Editor Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will not defend his men’s shot put title at the 2026 CAA African Championships in Accra after withdrawing from Nigeria’s contingent. The competition is billed to start on Tuesday, May 12. The absence of the three-time African champion was confirmed on Monday, barely 24 hours before the championship begins at the…
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Sportsville drums up support for Okpekpe Race
Editor Sportsville Communications has thrown its weight behind the 11th edition of the annual Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, pledging massive publicity support for Nigeria’s only World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Speaking during the unveiling of Sportsville’s support for the race, the Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, lauded the remarkable impact the competition…
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Japan, Korea, Germany, 19 others confirm for 2026 WTT Contender Lagos
Admin Top table tennis nations – Japan, the Republic, Germany, and France – headline the elite contingent set to compete at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos, scheduled for May 19 to 24 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The Lagos event is one of the 10 WTT Contender Series tournaments listed for 2026…
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Rema to star at World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles
Admin Nigerian music fans are excited as Afrobeats star Rema (Divine Ikubor) has been listed to feature in a star-studded lineup for the opening ceremony in Los Angeles, United States, as FIFA prepares for one of the biggest displays in World Cup history. Rema, the “Calm Down” hitmaker, has continued to raise the profile of…
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David Fizdale named Nigeria’s D’Tigers coach
Pius Ayinor Former NBA coach David Fizdale has been named by the Nigeria Basketball Federation as D’Tigers coach (Nigeria men’s basketball team). The Nigerian federation said on Saturday that hiring Fizdale was in the quest of achieving a long-term vision of building a world-class basketball structure and teams capable of competing at the highest international…
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Lagos SWAN, sports stakeholders bid Niyi Oyeleke farewell at Night of Tribute
Admin The evening of Friday, 1 May, brought together leading sports media practitioners, both serving and retired, to celebrate the life and legacy of Niyi Oyeleke, former Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), at the Media Centre of the National Stadium, Lagos. Beyond the tributes, the event…
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