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AFN shifts Commonwealth Games Trials by 24 hours
BY Editor The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has rescheduled the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day. The Federation said it is to enable athletes whose flights were affected by severe weather disruptions in the United States to participate in the competition. The trials, originally scheduled to take place from…
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SportyTV joins DStv, GOtv line-up across Africa
SportyTV has been added to select DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria, expanding the sports content available to subscribers. The 24-hour sports channel offers a range of live sporting events, alongside news, analysis, and highlights, and is available to DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli customers. The channel is also available on GOtv in Kenya and…
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Athletes hit Lagos for Commonwealth Games Trials
Admin The stage is set for an exciting showdown as athletes from across Nigeria continue to arrive in Lagos ahead of the Commonwealth Games Trials scheduled to take place at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex. The event has been scheduled for June 20th through 22nd, starting in the morning. With the trials fast…
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Nigeria’s ex-petroleum minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK corruption trial
EDitor Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday, after a rare corruption trial of a high-profile former energy official. The verdicts are a major blow to British authorities, who began their investigation into corruption allegations against Alison-Madueke more than a decade ago.…
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Scrabble President, Idahosa, hails NSC support for growth
Editor President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Bright Idahosa, has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its growing support for the game, describing the inclusion of scrabble in the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games in Lagos as a major boost for the development of the sport across the country. Idahosa said…
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Rangers extend coach Ilechukwu’s contract until 2027
By Emmanuel Chinedu Rangers have officially extended the contract of head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu by signing a one-year deal until June 2027. Ilechukwu, who led the Flying Antelopes to a second league title triumph in three years, signed his new deal with the club on Saturday, following his return from national team duties…
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Terrorists attack Kogi school, kill vice principal, six-year-old
Editor Bandits have again attacked, and this time they invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons, including a vice principal and a 6-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00am on Wednesday, threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over security in the…
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Masai Ujiri in Time’s ‘The 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026’
Pius Ayinor Nigeria and Africa’s highest sports franchise Executive in America, Masai Ujiri, made the latest list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026. The list also includes the FIFA President, Gianna Infantino, lady golfer Nelly Korda, Stephen Curry, and 19-year-old Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli. There is also Prince Harry, the…
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Iwobi excited ahead of his 100th game for Nigeria
Iwobi picks his goal against Zambia in Uyo in October 2017, which qualified Nigeria for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, as his most memorable moment with Nigeria Admin Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the show of love and support…
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Prostar, Evomec Global partner Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge
Pius Ayinor The Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge is expanding as more members of the society identify with the community empowerment programme for the youth. Prostar, the indigenous manufacturer of sports equipment, has announced its decision to team up with the football event that began six years ago in Surulere, Lagos, and expanded to Warri,…
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