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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 […]
Admin - September 3, 2025

MALAWI: Babatunde Adepoju Cleared To Play For Flames After Gaining Citizenship

  By Smile Hamilton   Nigerian-born striker Babatunde Adepoju, who plays for TNM Super League giants Nyasa Big Bullets, is now free to feature for the Malawi national football team, the Flames, after officially obtaining Malawian citizenship.   The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Communications Director, Gomezgani Zakazaka, confirmed the development through The Nation newspaper, […]
Admin - September 2, 2025

SPORTS: Man City Complete €35m Signing Of Donnarumma From PSG

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Manchester City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth around 35 million euros (\$41 million).   The 26-year-old Italy international signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions.   His arrival follows the departure of long-serving Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, […]
Admin - August 31, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Luol Deng Hails Bright Starlets’ Bronze As National Landmark

  ‎ ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎Luol Deng, the President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF), has hailed the Bright Starlets’ remarkable achievement of winning a bronze medal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket as a significant milestone for the nation. ‎ ‎In their very first appearance at this prestigious continental […]
Admin - August 30, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Flags Off 9th National Youth Games in Asaba

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, State   Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared open the 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening sports as a tool for unity and youth development.   Speaking at the opening ceremony, Tinubu described sports as a unifying force […]
Admin - August 29, 2025

SPORTS: Spain Unveil Squad For 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has released his squad for the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, combining experienced players with rising stars.   The squad, announced on Friday at the Royal Spanish Football Federation headquarters in Las Rozas, will face Bulgaria in […]
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