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Afrobasket: D’Tigers begin campaign with win over Madagascar
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s men basketball team, the D’Tigers, began their campaign in the 2025 Afrobasket with victory over Madagascar.. In the group B game decided on Wednesday afternoon at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Lunda, in Angola, the Nigerians beat their opponent 77-59 points. D’Tigers began the contest brightly, taking the first quarter 18–14, but Madagascar responded in the…
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NWF sets Saturday for elections as Abdul runs unopposed for presidency
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) Elective Congress will hold on Saturday, August 16, with incumbent president, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul Aladi, seeking re-election to consolidate on what he described as his transformative achievements in his first tenure. A total of 14 candidates have been cleared by the NWF Electoral Committee to contest various positions, with Dr. Abdul Aladi standing unopposed for…
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D’Tigers begin Afrobasket title chase against Madagascar
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, will kick off their 2025 Afrobasket campaign today (Wednesday) in Angola. The tournament comes just days after their female counterparts, D’Tigress, claimed their seventh title in Côte d’Ivoire — their fifth in a row — in the women’s version of the championship. It has been a decade since D’Tigers won their…
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Sudan coach explains 4-0 rout of Nigeria at CHAN 2024
By Tosin Omojola – Sudan’s coach, Kwesi Appiah, has explained how his team managed to overcome Nigeria in Tuesday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Group D match. The Ghanaian-born tactician attributed his side’s victory to tactical stability, which he said enabled them to record a stunning 4-0 defeat of the Nigerian home-based national team. In his post-match remarks, Appiah admitted…
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ValueJet preseason: Ikorodu City beat Remo Stars, Abia Warriors, Kwara Utd draw
By Tosin Omojola – Hosts Remo Stars of Ikenne got more than they bargained for on Tuesday as they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Ikorodu City. Home fans watched in shock as the Lagos-based side dismantled their team at the Remo Stars Stadium. In the first match of the day, it was honours even as Abia Warriors were held…
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Super Eagles B eliminated from CHAN after 4-0 humiliation by Sudan
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles B suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss to Sudan on Tuesday, thus ending their hope of qualifying for the next stage of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Having lost their first game 1-0 to Senegal last Tuesday, the defeat to Sudan leaves the Eagles with no point from two matches, rendering their their…
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CHAN 2024: Super Eagles B face Sudan in must win match
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles Team B returns to action this evening in continuation of their campaign in the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Kicking off at 6pm at the 15,000 capacity Amaan Stadium, on the Island of Zanzibar, the home based Eagles’ will be up against Sudan, in a match they must win if they nurse the hope…
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Lagos broadcasters raise alarm over rising attacks on media practitioners
By Kunle Sanni – The Lagos Chapter of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as a disturbing rise in attacks and interference targeting broadcast professionals across the country, warning that the trend threatens press freedom, democratic governance, and national development. In a statement, SNB Chairman Ayo Makinde condemned the incidents, calling them…
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Chelle, Appiah talk tough ahead of Nigeria–Sudan CHAN clash
By Tosin Omojola – Ahead of Tuesday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D clash between Nigeria and Sudan, coaches of both teams cautiously shared their thoughts on the encounter. The match will take place at the 15,000-capacity Amaan Stadium on the island of Zanzibar. Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle admitted after Tuesday’s defeat that his players must give…
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Lookman Oshun, ex Shooting Stars player dies
By Tosin Omojola – Hours after the sudden and painful demise of one of the assistant coaches of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan Akin Olowookere, a forme player of the club, Lookman Oshun has been confirmed dead. According to information gathered late Monday night, the death of the former First Bank of Lagos player was confirmed by his…
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