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Military Intervention Ends 90-Minute Hostage Crisis at Ibadan Stadium, Ikorodu City FC Rescued

The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has once again been marred by violence, as Shooting Stars of Ibadan fans held Ikorodu (Lagos) City...

Kenya’s Coach Barasa Attributes Team’s 3-0 Win to Strategic Exploitation of Nigeria’s CNS Loopholes

In a thrilling encounter at the ongoing 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja on Sunday, Kenya Prisons Volleyball Club dominated Nigeria’s...

FCT FA Unveils N720,000 Grant for Inter-Area Council Women’s Tournament

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has taken a significant step towards promoting women’s football in Nigeria, disbursing a total of...

Exclusive: Abuja 2025 AWVCC: Kenyan Prisons Club Coach Barasa Falls in Love with Nigerian dish, Fufu

The intense competition at the Africa Women’s Volleyball Championship has not stopped visiting teams from discovering a new culinary delight in Nigerian cuisine....

Abuja AWVCC: Al-Ahly of Egypt Dominates Soccocim of Senegal in Straight Sets

Record holders Al-Ahly of Egypt secured a convincing straight-set win (25-10, 25-14, 25-6) over Soccocim of Senegal in Pool C of the ongoing...

Kevin De Bruyne Confirms Manchester City Exit After 10-Year Stint

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will be leaving the club at the...

First Lady Unveils 39th AWVCC in Abuja, as Nigeria Customs Secures Opening Victory

The 39th Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship kicked off in style on Thursday in Abuja with Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinu, officially...

National Unity Torch Ignites in Nasarawa, Benue States, Fostering Spirit of Unity, Solidarity

The Unity Torch for the 22nd National Sports Festival has successfully made its way to Nasarawa and Benue States, signaling the countdown to...

Abuja AWVCC: APR Rwanda Stages Dramatic Comeback to Defeat Carthage Tunisia 3-1

In a thrilling match at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja on Thursday, APR Rwanda came from a set...

Liverpool Edge Out Everton 1-0 in Merseyside Derby

Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday, restoring their 12-point lead at the top of the...

Niger Delta Sports Festival Kicks Off in Uyo, Aligns with RHINSE Initiative

The Niger Delta Sports Festival kicked off in grand style on Wednesday, celebrating the region’s vibrant cultural heritage and impressive athletic talent. The...

Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship Kicks Off in Abuja

The 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, featuring 16 top teams from across the continent, Persecondnews reports. The...

NOC extols late Taekwondo President Saidu Abdullahi

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has described the passing away of Saidu Abdullahi, the President of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria as a...

Saka Makes Triumphant Return Winning Goal as Arsenal Defeat Fulham 2-1

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka made a triumphant return from injury, scoring the clincher in a 2-1 win over...

Nigeria Ready to Host African Women Volleyball Club Championship, Says Customs GC Adeniyi

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work done so far at...

NSC Endorses Niger Delta Sports Festival, Dikko to Open Week-long Event

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has given its full backing to the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), recognizing the event’s potential to discover...