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“Bring Them Back”: Davido Beams Global Spotlight on Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren at World Cup

Nigerian music icon Davido turned his FIFA World Cup performance into a powerful moment of advocacy on Wednesday, drawing global attention to the...

World Cup 2026 Opens Amid Ticket Backlash And US Visa Denials

By Samuel Akpan The 2026 World Cup officially began on Thursday as Mexico faced South Africa at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. While the...

Abuja 2027: Nigeria Commits to Record-Breaking Africa Schools Games

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria is set to make history with the 2027 Africa Schools Games in Abuja, promising the most memorable tournament yet....

Nigeria Receives Official ANOCA Backing For 2027 African School Games Hosting Plan

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s ambition to become the second African nation to host the continental School Games has received a major boost after...

Extra Time for States as 2026 Olympic Day Shifts to July 4

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s Olympic Committee (NOC) has postponed the 2026 Olympic Day from June 27 to July 4 to allow states sufficient...

Lamine Yamal Named LaLiga Player of the Season in Barcelona Title Triumph

By Samuel Akpan In a season defined by brilliance and trophies, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the Season,...

Shakira, Burna Boy Ignite 2026 World Cup Opener with ‘Dai Dai’

By Samuel Akpan Colombian pop icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy will electrify the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in...

FCT FA Crowned Nigeria’s Best Football Association After N-Youth League Glory

By Samuel Akpan Driven by Sporting Supreme Youth FC’s N-Youth League title victory in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, the FCT Football Association has...

Polish Stoppage-Time Heartbreak Leaves Super Eagles with 2-2 Draw

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s Super Eagles were left stunned in Warsaw when Poland snatched a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 2-2 in a friendly...

Lagos Gov., NSC Inspect Upgraded Sports Venues Ahead of Maiden National Intermediate Games

By Samuel Akpan Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the National Sports Commission (NSC) of the state’s readiness to host a successful and...

Ndidi Insists Super Eagles Must Maintain Winning Run Against Poland

By Samuel Akpan Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says the team is determined to extend their five-game unbeaten run in tonight’s friendly against...

Ucheibe, Ordega Hit Super Falcons Camp For Senegal Double-Header

By Samuel Akpan The Super Falcons’ camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, received a significant lift on Wednesday morning with the arrival of Benfica...

Nigeria’s Scrabble Stars Overcome Visa Hurdles to Excel in Bangkok

By Samuel Akpan Despite facing initial setbacks with visa delays, Nigeria’s scrabble team delivered a dominant performance at the Causeway Scrabble Challenge in...

Record-Breakers! Nigerian Athletics Rising as Sprinters Dominate NCAA Regionals

By Samuel Akpan History was made at the NCAA East Regional Championships as Nigerian sprinting sensations Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi shattered records...

PSG Defeat Arsenal in Dramatic Budapest Final 1-1 (4-3) for Back-to-Back Champions League Glory

By Samuel Akpan In a tense UEFA Champions League final at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna, Paris Saint-Germain edged out Arsenal to the lottery of...

Liverpool Set to Appoint Iraola After Relieving Slot of Duties

By Samuel Akpan Liverpool has dramatically parted ways with manager Arne Slot just days after the Premier League season concluded, triggering an immediate...