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Mission 89, the global research and advocacy organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking in sports and athlete protection, has announced the appointment of professional footballer and Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre as a global ambassador. This strategic partnership underscores the organisation's unwavering commitment to safeguarding young athletes and upholding the integrity of football. Ashleigh Plumptre, renowned…
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Fourth division Stade Briochin stunned top-flight Nice 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with a performance the minnows' coach admitted was beyond his "wildest dreams". Nice, fifth in Ligue 1 and chasing a place in Europe next season, were ahead in the tie thanks to Tom Louchet's 55th-minute effort. However, Stade…
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Chelsea striker Sam Kerr Wednesday told a court she was treated differently by police "because of the colour of my skin" after "fearing for my life" following an incident with a taxi driver. The Australia captain, who is of mixed race, is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to police officer Stephen Lovell…
2 Feb
Robert Lewandowski's second-half strike helped Barcelona beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid down to four points. The Catalans, third, capitalised with a narrow victory after the champions slipped up across town at Espanyol on Saturday. Barcelona trail second-place Atletico by three points before the Rojiblancos face…
1 Feb
An economic expert, Dr. Opialu Opialu, has claimed that economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu have led to declining insecurity across the country.
31 Jan
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million). Duran was unable to break into Villa's team on a regular basis despite a series of impressive substitute appearances. The 21-year-old Colombian scored Villa's winner in their memorable Champions League victory…
30 Jan
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
29 Jan
The Digital Scouting Africa (DSA) U-17 Talent Showcase, which kicked off on January 27 at the Inspire Sports Academy Arena in Oshodi, Lagos, has already lived up to its billing as a groundbreaking platform for young African footballers. On Day 3, Inspire Sports Academy, one of the event’s key partners, put on a masterclass performance…
29 Jan
Members of staff and close associates of Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo have sent heartfelt congratulations to him and his wife, Oyindamola, as they celebrate their wedding anniversary today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The couple, known for their strong commitment to philanthropy and youth empowerment in Nigeria, have made their anniversary an annual occasion celebrated by family,…
29 Jan
Several years after leaving the country, former Green Eagles defender, Godwin Odiye is back in Nigeria’s sports circle.
28 Jan
Former Nigerian goalkeeper and midfielder, Ike Shorounmu and Mutiu Adepoju, have said the Super Eagles have everything to make an impact in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Still, they warned that the team should not underrate their opponents. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The draw…
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
26 Jan
Inter Milan kept up the pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday with a convincing 4-0 win at lowly Lecce which moved the defending champions three points from the summit. Goals from Davide Frattesi, Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries and Mehdi Taremi gave Inter their seventh win in eight league matches in a dominant performance…
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Popular singer and record label boss, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has spoken out in defence of Afrobeats star Ayra Starr after she was criticised for dancing to his new song, Pxy Drip (I’m Back). A video of the Sabi Girl crooner vibing to the track surfaced online on Thursday, sparking mixed…
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Residents of Iguovbiobo in Uhunmwode Local Government Council Area of Edo State, on Friday, cried out for help to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II over the leadership crisis rocking the rural community. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Iguovbiobo in Uhunmwode Local Government Council Area by one Mr. Bright, who has…
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The House of Representatives is in support of President Bola Tinubu's proposal to the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget proposal from N49.7trillion to N54.2trillion, given prospects of additional revenue from key government agencies. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over plenary…
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The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has admonished the state Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, to train his men
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Education experts in the country are divided over the Federal Government's proposal to shift from the old 9-3-4 to 12-4 system.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion. Yusuf, who was at large until now, was taken into custody from his residence in Gwagwalada,…
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The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, arraigned nine Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The anti-graft agency gave the names of the defendants as Su Dong Fu, Zheng…
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Amid dangerous weather conditions, authorities have launched a search for a Bering Air Caravan plane with 10 people on board which vanished over Alaska. The aircraft, which was travelling from Unalakleet with nine passengers and one pilot on board, was declared missing after it disappeared from radar and failed to arrive at its destination in…