Other Sports
1 day ago
With a 65 net score, Gagophine Ogaga (hcp 2), at the weekend, emerged the overall winner of the Sixth Orodje of Okpe Golf Tournament held at the Sapele Athletics Club Golf Section, Delta State.
2 days ago
A water resources and development expert, Michael Ale, has that clean and safe water has always been a luxury the Nigerian masses cannot afford. lamented Ale, who disclosed that obtaining clean and safe water has become expensive and only affordable to the rich, declared that the government must invest heavily in the water sector to…
2 days ago
All communities in Abia State are to be connected to Internet Service within the next 9 months. The state governor, Dr. Alex Otti, announced this yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat premises at Umuahia, the state capital, while flagging off the first phase of the Umuahia Dedicated Internet Access/Wide Area Network And Managed Network…
3 days ago
Lagos State’s recent achievement of a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $259 billion has positioned it as the second-largest economy in Africa, trailing only Cairo, the Egyptian capital.
4 days ago
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) first ‘Her Time To Play’ (HTTP) Leadership Series in Nigeria was held at the weekend at Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Lagos.
4 days ago
Students from across Lagos State are expected to converge on the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to compete in the Lagos State Athletics Association (LSAA)-sanctioned The Athletics School Games (TASG), which holds tomorrow.
4 days ago
Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section is the best place to be this weekend as the sprawling course hosts the sixth Orodje of Okpe tournament, which begins today and ends tomorrow.
20 Mar
The Edo Anti-Kidnapping Task Force has demolished a property in Uromi, Esan North Local Government Area, belonging to Odianosen Oboh, due to his involvement in kidnapping activities in Edo Central. A statement issued on Thursday in Benin by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Edo Governor, confirmed that the demolition followed Oboh’s arrest and…
20 Mar
Cyclists have the opportunity to gear up for an unforgettable racing experience on Saturday, April 19, when FXTM sponsors the Lagos State Monthly Crit at Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi. It is an event that promises speed, endurance, and the thrill of competition.
19 Mar
The Ikoyi Ladies Golf Club is redefining its golfing culture by integrating environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and social impact into its core values, the club’s new lady captain, Peggy Onwu, has said.
19 Mar
Nigeria’s highest ranked fencer, Inkosi Brou, will lead the country’s seven-member squad to next month’s World Junior Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China, which will hold from April 7 to 15.
18 Mar
The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, has assured stakeholders in the sport that the country is ready to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) U-19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier, which will hold in Lagos from March 26 to April 6, 2025.
18 Mar
The president of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, has commended BetKing for supporting the growth of the sports in the country.
Sport
1 day ago
English footballer, Reece James, has just etched his name into England’s scoring books with a sensational free kick, marking his first-ever goal for the Three Lions. The Chelsea right-back, known for his defensive prowess and pinpoint deliveries, stepped up in style, bending the ball past the goalkeeper with precision and power. The FIFA World Cup…
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Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, on Monday received the Niger Delta Sports Festival unity torch in Benin. Enabulele accepted the torch at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium before leading a delegation to the Government House, where they handed it over to Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa. Expressing optimism about the festival, Enabulele said it would…
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A Patroness of Ekiti Queens FC, Dr. Tokunbo Jakande-Ajila, has pledged to donate N500,000, jerseys and boots to boost the teams campaign in the 2025 NWFL Super 6. Jakande- Ajila, who is the current Chairman of Ekiti Sports Development Trust Fund, made the pledge while hosting the players and the technical crew at her residence…
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Juventus gambled on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta in the hope of securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting a big name replacement who can put right some costly mistakes. Motta fell victim on Sunday to poor results and a strained relationship with both club management and his expensively assembled…
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Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw. On a dramatic night, Portugal battled past Denmark in extra time and will next face…
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Raul Jimenez scored twice as Mexico snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Panama to win the CONCACAF Nations League for the first time on Sunday. Fulham striker Jimenez -- who had also bagged a brace in a semi-final win over Canada -- slotted a stoppage time penalty to settle a pulsating final battle at SoFi…
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Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has imposed strict restrictions in and around the national team’s camp as Nigeria prepares for tomorrow’s must win game against Zimbabwe, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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Carloha Nigeria has announced that it would present the Chery Most Valuable Player (MVP) award to Super Eagles’ best player in tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, in Uyo.
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St Saviours School, Ikoyi and Grange School, on Saturday, beat 14 other schools to win the season two of the yearly The Athletics School Games (TASG), which was held at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos.