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Falconets begin preparations for World Cup qualifier against Senegal
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camp in Abuja ahead of their forthcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal. The team opened camp on Saturday, January 4, 2026, at the Westpoint Hotel, marking the start of an intensive preparation programme. A total of 17 players are currently in camp, with additional invited players expected…
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AFRIMA 2026 continues in Lagos with Enioluwa hosting star-studded Red Carpet
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The 9th edition of The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) continues in Lagos, with activities set to run until Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites. The festival officially kicked off on Wednesday with a special Welcome Soiree for nominees and invited guests, hosted by the British High Commission in…
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Tunde Adelakun to lead NSC’s new Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee
The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed seasoned sports technocrat Tunde Adelakun as Chairman of its newly established Diaspora Talents Discovery Committee. Announcing the appointment, the Director General of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, said the commission’s leadership, led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, carefully selected Adelakun for his wealth of experience in sports, particularly within the…
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NSC appoints Aluko as President of Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF)
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the appointment of seasoned sports administrator Dr Oluwatoyin Aluko as President of the Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF). Making the disclosure on Wednesday, the Director General of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, said it was time for Nigeria to establish a sustainable structure for the growth of netball in the country. He noted that…
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United Nigeria Airlines apologises to actress Bolaji Ogunmola over cancelled flight
United Nigeria Airlines has issued an apology to Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola following the cancellation of a flight to Ekiti that left her stranded and disrupted her professional plans. The actress had earlier accused the airline of repeatedly delaying her flight from Wednesday before ultimately cancelling it, an experience she said caused her serious financial and professional losses. Ogunmola revealed…
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Pro-APC group ARISE with Renewed Hope launches in Akwa Ibom
Rallies support for Tinubu, Akpabio, Umo Eno in 2027 The ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative, a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) socio-political group, has been launched in Akwa Ibom State with a commitment to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Umo Eno made this known on…
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Actress-turned-pastor Eucharia Anunobi slams ordainer over viral audio, denies allegations
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran actress and pastor, Eucharia Anunobi, has publicly criticised the founder of Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, Psalm Okpe, who also ordained her, while firmly denying allegations made against her. Anunobi expressed her displeasure during a heated TikTok live session, where she described Okpe as a “monumental global shame” and faulted bloggers for circulating and amplifying…
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AFCON: Morocco advance to semi-finals with 2-0 win over Cameroon
Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dominant display against Cameroon in Rabat. A goal in each half, scored by Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari, was enough to see off their opponents, who rarely threatened. Diaz tucked home from close range in the 26th minute after Ayoub El Kaabi’s…
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PANDEF urges calm in Rivers political crisis, sets up Agabi-led reconciliation committee
By Kunle Sanni – The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep concern over the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, particularly the decision by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor and deputy governor. In a statement issued on Friday by a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, after…
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Rivers Assembly says impeachment process against Fubara, Odu on course
The Rivers State House of Assembly has said the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, is progressing in line with constitutional provisions. In a statement issued on Friday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Dr Enemi Alabo George, said the process, which began on Thursday, January…
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