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Admin - October 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Kwara Gov Applauded for Record-Breaking Investment in Kwara Sports Infrastructure

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been commended for spearheading what has been described as the largest investment in sports infrastructure in the state’s history, a multi-billion-naira effort that has transformed the state’s sporting landscape and elevated Kwara’s profile in national sports competitions.     The […]
Admin - October 15, 2025

SPORTS: Tinubu Hails Super Eagles’ 4–0 Win, Urges Team To Sustain World Cup Qualification Drive

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles following their emphatic 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, commending the team for keeping Nigeria’s hopes alive in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser […]
Admin - October 2, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Rewards Tokyo Athletics Medalists With Ksh 27M, Jobs In Security Forces 

  By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi, Kenya   Kenyan President William Ruto, has announced a KSh 27 million reward package for Kenyan athletes who excelled at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where Kenya finished second globally and first in Africa with 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.     Speaking during a […]
Admin - September 20, 2025

Malawi’s Spanner Wins International Food-Eating Contest In Nigeria

    By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Renowned food-eating champion Spanner Malawi has scooped top honors at the international food-eating contest held in Lagos, Nigeria.   The competition, which attracted participants from across Africa, was one of the biggest events of its kind this year.   Spanner Malawi outshined his Nigerian rival, Spanner Nigeria, in […]
Admin - September 19, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Ready to Host Africa’s First Commonwealth Games in 2030

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria has reiterated its readiness to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which would mark the first time the global sporting event is held on African soil since its inception in 1930.   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday when he received the Commonwealth Sport […]
Admin - September 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos State First Lady Rewards Lagos Boy Child Cooking Champions with Training, Vouchers, Fine Dining

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has fulfilled her promise to reward winners of the 2025 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Cooking Competition with professional training, shopping vouchers, and an exclusive fine dining experience.   At a special luncheon held at the Red […]
Admin - September 8, 2025

SPORTS: Seventeen Nations Seal Spots For 2026 FIFA World Cup

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Seventeen nations have so far secured their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as anticipation builds for football’s most prestigious tournament.   With the expanded 48-team format, qualification has intensified, producing early winners from different regions ahead of the global showpiece.   The United States, Mexico, and […]
Admin - September 7, 2025

NIGERIA: Team Lagos Tops Medal Table at National Youth Games with 110 Medals

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Lagos State has emerged overall winner of the 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, finishing first on the medals table with a total of 110 medals.   The contingent of young athletes won 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals, recording one of their best […]
Admin - September 6, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: ‎DRC Triumphs Over South Sudan 4-1 In World Cup Qualifier ‎

‎ ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) secured a commanding 4-1 victory against South Sudan at Juba National Stadium on Friday during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ‎ ‎C. Bakambu opened the scoring for DRC in the 17th minute, taking advantage of a lapse in South Sudan’s […]
Admin - September 3, 2025

SPORTS: Celtic Sign Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho On Free Transfer

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Scottish champions Celtic have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year contract, with the option of an additional year.   The 28-year-old joins on a free transfer after his deal with Sevilla was terminated on Monday.   His arrival at Celtic Park was […]
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