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Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his playing career. Branded a “golden generation,” Gerrard was part of an immensely talented squad that failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals of a major tournament under various managers. The 45-year-old, who earned 114 […]
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled hard yesterday to maintain her unbeaten record in Wuhan, coming from behind to defeat Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. The world No. 1 started slowly in her first match since clinching a fourth Grand Slam title at the US Open last month. However, the Belarusian found her power game […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a one-week extension to the ongoing elections for National Sports Federations to facilitate a fair and transparent review of post-election petitions and appeals received from various constituencies and stakeholders. The Commission clarified that this decision is crucial to maintaining the principles of fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity throughout the […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his gratitude to the world’s “most diverse community” as the FIFA Volunteer Community reaches an impressive milestone of two million members. This achievement comes in the wake of an unprecedented surge in applications for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with over one million hopefuls vying for 65,000 volunteer roles […]
In a show of confidence ahead of the crucial matchday nine encounter between Nigeria and Lesotho, former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has insisted that the national team can still secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are set to face the Crocodiless of Lesotho at the New Peter […]
The semifinals of the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup football competition are set to take place today, 9 October, at two venues. The annual competition commenced on 18 September in Asaba, culminating in the final four teams emerging from over 1,000 secondary schools that began the tournament at the preliminary stage. Warri South Local Government, […]
Excited with the remarkable conclusion of the inaugural E1 Lagos Grand Prix, First Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to driving sporting innovation and continuing its legacy of support that strengthens the fabric of Nigeria’s vibrant sports community. Powered by First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the first E1 Lagos GP, an all-electric powerboat racing championship, marked […]
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is collaborating with Morocco to improve weather forecasting and related meteorological issues across the country. This was revealed after a meeting with the director general of NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike, and his Moroccan counterpart, Mohammed Dhkissi, which centred on how to build on the two countries’ existing relationship and collaborate […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has been honoured at the African Leadership Public Service Excellence Awards held at the Proshansky Auditorium, City University of New York, on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The recognition, organised by Africa Leadership Magazine, celebrates individuals making significant impact in governance, reform, […]
The chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Olori (Dr.) Vicky Haastrup has endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the latest book by former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside. Olori Haastrup, who is also the Olori of Ijesaland and wife of the Owa Obokun Adimula […]