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Ikorodu City Football Academy has emerged as the winner of the 1XCUP 2025 Grassroots competition, defeating ISAGT Athletic in the final to claim a N10 million cash prize. The highly contested match, played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, ended 1-0 in favour of Ikorodu City Academy, securing their place in the prestigious grassroots […]
Sporty TV, Africa’s fastest-growing free-to-air sports network, has announced a series of thrilling sports packages tailored for Nigerian viewers. At a press conference held in Lagos yesterday, Oluchi Enuha, the Network’s executive representative in Nigeria, expressed optimism that these new offerings would revolutionise sports broadcasting not only in Nigeria but globally. During the announcement, Enuha […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that sports can serve as an important instrument for rebuilding peace in Plateau State and strengthening national unity. He stated this in Abuja when he received a delegation from the University of Jos, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya, during a visit to discuss collaboration ahead […]
Niger Tornadoes have issued a stern warning to the club supporters ahead of their highly anticipated derby with Plateau United. The Ikon Allah Boys will do battle with Plateau United at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna on Sunday. Chairman of the club, Engr Dada urged fans to refrain from violence and allow match officials to […]
Former Nigerian international Waidi Akanni has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided the team maintains consistent performances in the upcoming matches. Nigeria finished second in their qualifying group after a commanding 4-0 win over Benin, trailing group leaders South Africa by just one point. This […]
An Italian appeals court on Thursday confirmed eight-month prison sentences for two Milan prosecutors over their failure to present critical documents that could have supported energy giant Eni’s defence in the landmark international corruption trial concerning Nigeria’s oil sector. The long-running case revolves around the controversial $1.3 billion acquisition of OPL 245, a prominent Nigerian […]
Basketball in Nigeria has historically been a sport that has captured the hearts and minds of many young athletes, serving as a vehicle for opportunity, pride, and national identity. However, recent frustrations among home-based professional basketball players signal a troubling decline in the state of the local league. In their cries for change, players have […]
Snake Island Port, on Friday, reaffirmed its commitment to port infrastructure development that will advance Nigeria’s economic development. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ), Maher Jarmakani, during a familiarisation tour of port terminals in Lagos Habour by the governing board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), led […]
A total sum of N2.103 trillion, being revenue from September 2025 into the federation account has been shared to the federal government, 36 states and the local government governments The revenue was shared at the October 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja on Friday, according to a statement that was issued […]
Since the return of democracy in 1999, no state pardon has generated as much outrage as the one just announced by President Bola Tinubu. And for good reason. President Tinubu has granted clemency to 175 convicts and former convicts, with the Presidency claiming the decision was based on factors including remorse, good conduct, old age, […]