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Youth Sports Festival: FCT, Plateau, Niger, Kogi, Kwara set for zonal clash in Ilorin

Kehinde Akinpelu 17 August 2025 0

Over 1,200 athletes and officials from across the North Central region are set to converge on Ilorin for the zonal elimination of team sports ahead of the 9th National Youth Sports Festival (NYSF) scheduled for Delta State later in the year. The zonal event, originally billed for Nasarawa

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PSG Close in on Super Falcons Star Rasheedat Ajibade

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2025 0

Paris Saint-Germain are set to bolster their attacking options with the signing of Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade. Ajibade, 24, is currently a free agent after parting ways with Spanish Liga F side Atletico Madrid in June, when her contract expired. The move to France would see her reunite with fellow Nigerian international Jennifer Echegini, […]

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UFC 319: Du Plessis, Chimaev Battle for Middleweight Title Amid $1B Broadcast Deal

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2025 0

The UFC takes centre stage in Chicago this weekend with UFC 319, headlined by a high-stakes middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev two of the sport’s most outspoken and dangerous fighters. South Africa’s du Plessis, the reigning champion, will be making his first title defence after a dominant run that saw […]

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Premier League Returns as Liverpool Host Bournemouth in Emotional Season Opener

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2025 0

The 2025–26 English Premier League season kicks off today with reigning champions Liverpool welcoming Bournemouth to Anfield in what promises to be both a spectacle of football and a heartfelt occasion. Liverpool, fresh off their record-breaking title run last season, will look to begin their title defence on a strong note under the Anfield lights. […]

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D’Tigress Break Into World’s Top Eight in Latest FIBA Rankings

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have reached a historic milestone, climbing to 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings their highest-ever position and the first time any African side has entered the global top 10. The team, who moved up from 11th with 640.1 ranking points, cemented their rise after winning a fifth […]

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Tinubu confers national honours on D’Tigress, gives them $100,000 each

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). The president also gave then cash prize of $100,000, and housing, following their historic win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. The announcement was made on Monday during a […]

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AfroBasket 2025: Tinubu hails D’Tigress for fifth straight final appearance

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, for reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time. In a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu praised the resilience and dominance of the reigning African champions.

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D’Tigress crush Cameroon to book semifinal spot

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, cruised into the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a dominant 83–47 win over Cameroon in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The defending champions overcame a slow start to stamp their authority on the quarterfinal tie, extending their unbeaten run in Africa to 27 games since 2015. Cameroon opened the […]

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Former Enyimba captain Olorunleke in talks to join Shooting Stars

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2025 0

Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke is close to sealing a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). The 29-year-old has been without a club since ending his stint with Al-Merrikh of Sudan earlier this year. Olorunleke, a former Enyimba captain who led the Aba side to an NPFL […]

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Tinubu honours Super Falcons with national awards, $100k each for WAFCON triumph

Vincent Afolabi 28 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all members of the Super Falcons squad following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In recognition of their achievement, Tinubu also announced a cash reward of $100,000 to each of the 24 players. Members of the team’s technical crew will receive […]

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Super Falcons head to Aso Rock for Tinubu reception after WAFCON triumph

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2025 0

Fresh off their thrilling 3–2 win over Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be hosted this afternoon at the Presidential Villa by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The reception is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will honour the team’s record-breaking 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title—a feat that has reignited national pride and […]

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“You are our strongest ambassadors” — Odumegwu-Ojukwu hails Super Falcons

Ukpono Ukpong 28 July 2025 0

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has described the Super Falcons as Nigeria’s “strongest ambassadors” following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement congratulating the team, Odumegwu-Ojukwu praised their stunning comeback against hosts Morocco in the final on Saturday night. The Falcons

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Super Falcons embody Nigeria’s excellence, says Tuggar after WAFCON triumph

Ukpono Ukpong 27 July 2025 0

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated the Super Falcons following their record 10th title win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement released shortly after the team’s 3–2 victory over Morocco in the final, Tuggar hailed the Falcons for their discipline, unity, and resilience—qualities he said reflect the […]

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‘Go for the 10th trophy’ — Tinubu charges super Falcons ahead of WAFCON final

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Falcons to make history by winning their final clash against hosts Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing their journey so far as “awe-inspiring.” In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu praised the Falcons for their unbeaten run in the tournament, highlighting their dominance […]

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Hulk Hogan, wrestling legend, dies at 71

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2025 0

Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71. Born Terry Gene Bollea, the WWE Hall of Famer reportedly passed away early Thursday morning at his home in Clearwater, Florida, following a suspected cardiac arrest. Emergency responders confirmed his death shortly after arriving at the scene […]

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Alexander Isak wants Newcastle exit amid liverpool interest

Awwal Owolabi 24 July 2025 0

Alexander Isak has reportedly told Newcastle United he wants to leave the club this summer — and Liverpool are waiting in the wings. The Swedish striker, who joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022, has grown into one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards, scoring 23 league goals last season. But reports from […]

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Super Falcons’ win over Banyana a triumph of spirit, says women affairs minister

Tom Okpe 23 July 2025 0

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, minister of women affairs and social development, has congratulated the Super Falcons for their 2–1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The minister described the win as a dazzling show of brilliance, courage, and unity. In a statement issued through her special adviser on media and publicity, Jonathan Eze, she hailed the Falcons […]

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Super Falcons edge South Africa to reach WAFCON final

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday, July 22. The thrilling semi-final clash saw Nigeria take the lead late in the first half when captain Rasheedat Ajibade confidently converted a penalty following a foul in the […]

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The Longest Football Match in History

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2025 0

When the referee shows a board with 5 or 6 minutes of added time, fans are no longer surprised. Modern football has accustomed us to compensatory minutes, but sometimes real miracles of duration happen on the field, making people talk about them for decades. Absolute Record: 43 Minutes of Added Time in Bolivia The longest […]

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WWE SmackDown Builds SummerSlam Hype

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2025 0

WWE SmackDown returns tonight from San Antonio with a packed card that promises fireworks ahead of SummerSlam 2025. The highlight of the show will be the contract signing between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, setting up a blockbuster showdown at WWE’s premier summer event. Fans can also expect appearances from Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, […]