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11 Sep
To unwind and deepen their relationship, officers of the Military and Paramilitary forces in Osun State will engage in a Sports Fiesta next week in Osogbo, the state capital. The sporting activities are expected to commence next week, September 16, with indoor and other games and will climax on September 23 with football matches. Tagged…
9 Sep
Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has made a new set of appointments.The governor, who returned from a four-week annual leave
14 Aug
Opinions are deeply divided regarding Nigeria's performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Many believe that for a nation with Nigeria's reputation, not appearing on the final medal tally is tantamount to a catastrophe. Historically, Nigeria has had its moments of glory, such as at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, which was a defining moment when the…
12 Aug
The 2024 Summer Olympics featured a diverse array of sports, some of which were as fascinating as they were unique. From the graceful synchrony of artistic swimming to the challenging endurance of race walking, these five lesser-known yet captivating Olympic sports stood out for their distinctiveness and intrigue. 1. SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING Officially known as Artistic…
10 Aug
The Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Fatai Ayoola, has appealed to music, sports and other superstars, who grew up in the popular Lagos suburb, Ajegunle, to give back to the community. The chairman made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Ayoola said…
11 Jun
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Yahaya Abubakar, has assured of efforts to strengthen the cultural norms and values of the people through sports. The monarch made the remarks at the yearly horse racing tournament, organised by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria held in the Bida council…
19 Mar
Sports are a prevalent concept throughout Europe. People enjoy sports as much as they need breathing and feeding. If you walk down every street or road in Europe, you will find someone cycling, kicking a ball, hitting a tennis ball, or jugging.
10 Mar
Former African queen of the track, Mary Onyali, has been named among 50 ladies in the continent who have played key roles in advancing the sports industry. Africa Sports Venture Group, which is based in South Africa, released the list in celebrating the International Women’s Day 2024.
9 Jan
Sporting activities had a great start in the new year in Okija, Anambra State over the weekend as communities contended for the coveted trophy of the football tournament organised by Abig Nwankwo Foundation. The tournament, which was keenly contested among several communities, had three of them emerging as the major contenders at the grand finale…
13 Nov 2023
ZEBet has remained one of the best platforms for online sports betting, casino games, and virtual sports since 2020. Since its inception, the brand has gotten bigger, and more celebrated by several individuals and has helped different people understand the game of football likewise betting. ZEBet has not only built a community of football lovers…
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Lithuanians vote Sunday in the general election's runoff, which is likely to hand the reins over to the social Democrats while maintaining the Baltic country's strong support for Ukraine. Here are five things to know about the NATO and EU member bordering Russia. - Military spending spree - As one of NATO's most hawkish members…
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Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has spoken on the frequent electricity and gridlock troubles facing the country in recent times. Atiku pointed to structural reforms as the only sustainable solution, advocating for the removal of electricity from the Exclusive Legislative List. This change, he argues, would allow states to generate, transmit, and distribute power…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to enhancing the capabilities of Nigerian creatives and ensuring they are well-equipped to compete on the global stage. The pledge was made during Design Week Lagos 2024, themed “The Role of Design in Economic Revolution,” where Special Adviser to the Vice President on Digital and…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into a recent altercation between police and NSCDC officers in Osun State. The incident, captured in a viral video, sparked public concern and raised questions about inter-agency cooperation. The IGP expressed disappointment over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the officers involved. READ ALSO: Hoodlums stab…
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Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove additional underperforming ministers from his cabinet. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, Ndume commended Tinubu's recent cabinet restructuring, particularly the establishment of the Ministry of Regional Development to oversee all regional commissions. He stated, “While the reshuffle…
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Suspected hoodlums have attacked the spokesman of the Niger State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Ibrahim Rabiu Muti, while returning from work on Friday, October 25, 2024. It was learnt that Ibrahim Rabiu was attacked at about 8 p.m. along the Federal Housing Estate in the Gbeganu area of…
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As widespread power outages continue across the northern states, especially in the Northeast, frustration is growing among residents, who feel abandoned by local leaders. For over a week, the entire region has been plunged into darkness, causing business activities to halt and raising concerns about a potential rise in criminal activity. The Guardian’s investigation revealed…
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A devastating fire swept through parts of Boundary Market in Aluu community, Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, causing destruction and losses estimated at over sixty million naira. The blaze, which started between 12:30 and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, engulfed several shops near the foam and garri sections of the market. Eyewitnesses described…
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Dr Idowu Audu, the Deputy Incident Manager of National Polio Emergency Operations, on Saturday said Nigeria has been consuming 70 percent of the world’s polio vaccines without significant results. Audu, while speaking in Ilorin during a meeting of experts, lamented that while the country was consuming most of the world’s polio vaccines, the virus has…
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Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has hosted a donors’ conference, raising over 1.1 billion dollars for displaced persons and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. This substantial funding commitment was made possible by the contributions of more than 10 donor countries, agencies, and organisations dedicated to…