Tag: writing
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My book on Boko Haram is for soul-searching – Irabor
A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has stated that his new book on Nigeria’s battle with Boko Haram should not be viewed as an indictment of anyone, but rather as a call for national reflection. Irabor spoke on Friday at the public presentation of his book, Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the…
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Chief of Defence Staff commends Nigerian youth as Unity Basketball Championship enters Day 4
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (OFR), has applauded the level of competition among teams participating in the ongoing Chief of Defence Staff Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos. Speaking on Wednesday at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium, the Special Guest of Honor, Major General Henry Tafida, Corp Commander, Nigeria…
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Osetoba commends Governor Oyebanji for reviving Ekiti sports
The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, has praised Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state. Osetoba described Oyebanji as a beacon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her…
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Jude Atoe becomes first elected secretary of the Judo Federation
Comrade Jude Atoe has won his election to the Judo Federation of Nigeria as the first elected Secretary General in their General Congress, held in Abuja on Thursday, 11th September. This is a drastic shift from the traditional Secretary General who is appointed by the National Sports Commission and rotated. The newly adopted Constitution of…
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NPFL Matchday 2 preview: Insurance, Shooting Stars battle at bottom
By George Akpayen After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies. Last weekend, there was…
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NSF names Team Nigeria to World Scrabble Youth Championship
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation has named four players, two boys and two girls to represent the country at the World Youth Scrabble Championships in Malaysia. The team will be captained by a serial winner at the youth level, Abdulqudus Olawale Aliu, a multiple gold medal winner at the National Youth Games to Malaysia tagged ‘Prepared…
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US-based Stanley Oriala ignites excitement at NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Tennis Grand Finale
Stanley Oriala, 13, born to Nigerian parents based in New Jersey, USA, raised a lot of excitement at the grand finale of the NNPC-SNEPCo Junior Tennis Championship, which ended at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Saturday. Oriala, who was accompanied by his father had targeted the tournament for his summer holidays and…
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Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan to host Nigeria Basketball League
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has named Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as one of four venues to stage the forthcoming 2025 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL). The other centres are Kano, Ibadan, Abuja and Jos. In a letter dated 19th August, 2025, and addressed to all participating clubs, the NBBF announced Port Harcourt as the…
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Ibom Air passenger cries out, says I’m traumatised, my photos shared online
The Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who went viral after a fight incident aboard the carrier, has spoken about the trauma she has been through with her upper body exposed and in circulation on social media. The airline accused Emmanson of refusing to switch off her mobile phone during the pre-flight safety instructions on the…
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NFF supports Chukwu, Rufai’s families for burial rites
The Nigeria Football Federation has provided some financial support for the organization of the final funeral rites for former Nigeria captains, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu and Prince Peter ‘Dodo Mayana’ Rufai. Chukwu, who captained the Nigeria team to its first triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations competition 45 years ago, died in Enugu on…
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