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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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How Alexx Ekubo died of kidney cancer – Family
Editor The family of Alexx Ekubo has officially announced the passing of the Nollywood actor. The family described his last moment as a courageous battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In an emotional statement released on social media, the family confirmed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications related to the illness. The…
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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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Dallas Mavericks name Masai Ujiri Team President and Alternate Governor
Pius Ayinor The Dallas Mavericks are turning to one of the NBA’s most accomplished architects to lead their next chapter, naming Masai Ujiri Team President and Alternate Governor. Ujiri will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, player personnel, and scouting, while working with team leadership to shape the organization’s basketball…
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I accept boxing challenge to fight Iyabo Ojo – Lizzy Anjorin
Admin Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has agreed to a celebrity boxing challenge with fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. This fight is coming years after it was proposed by show promoter Paul Okoye. The acceptance announcement has re-ignited the long-standing feud between Anjorin and Ojo, whose lover had initially proposed the boxing match in 2024. In an…
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Team Nigeria secures more tickets to 2027 World Championship
By Editor Youthful Team Nigeria, made up mainly of home-based athletes, has secured two additional tickets to the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. The additional tickets were secured in the 4×100m women and 4×400m mixed relay on the final day of the World Relay Championship at a packed National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana,…
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NewHope Naija Scouting Football Tournament lights up Lagos
By Editor Lagos buzzed with the inaugural NewHope Naija Scouting Football Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, with a vibrant Chinese cultural funfair. Over 150 emerging talents from 12 top football academies in Lagos and Ijebu-Ode showcased their skills in front of more than 10 European and Chinese scouts. Chen Yaosheng, President of the…
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Joshua returns to boxing on July 25 after car crash
By Editor Anthony Joshua will return to boxing in a comeback bout on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. The former unified world champion will fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh this summer. It will be Joshua’s first contest since returning to training after a car accident in Nigeria in December, which saw two of his close…
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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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Kiki Iriafen: The missed big international basketball opportunity
●A deep and quiet warning for Diaspora talent Pius Ayinor In international basketball, the biggest decisions are often made long before the spotlight arrives. For many dual-nationality athletes, the choice of which country to represent can quietly determine whether they become a global star – or remain on the margins of opportunity. A recent case…
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