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Kaduna: Jema’a LG chairman organises football competition among 12 wards

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Abubakar Labaran

In it’s continuous efforts geared towards ensuring all avenues that will bring lasting peace to Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state are followed, the Chairman of Jema’a local government …

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Nigerian News

Nafisa Aminu: FG celebrates 17-year-old for emerging world best in English at UK competition 

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Ministry of Education has commended Miss Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe state, for her historic triumph as the World’s Best in English Language Skills at the …

Nafisa Aminu: FG celebrates 17-year-old for emerging world best in English at UK competition  Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigerian teenager named world’s best in English at Global TeenEagle competition

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A 17-year-old student from Yobe State, Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, has been crowned the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals, held in London, United Kingdom. …

Nigerian teenager named world’s best in English at Global TeenEagle competition Read More
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Sports

Federation Cup: Lagos FA chairman hails Sanwo-Olu

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Admin I

The Lagos state Football Association chairman, Alhaji Gaafar Liameed has thumbs up the state governor His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the success of this year resident Federation Cup finals and on his …

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Nigerian News

8 schools eliminated from KW-IRS N2.5m prize tax competition  

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Fourty- eight out 88 participating schools have been eliminated at the preliminary stages of the 2025 edition of the tax club quiz competition being organised by the Kwara State Internal …

8 schools eliminated from KW-IRS N2.5m prize tax competition   Read More
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13th WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrive Casablanca

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria’s women national team the Super Falcons have arrived in Morocco to prepare for their opening match of the Women Africa Cup of Nations billed for July 6-23 in Morocco. …

13th WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrive Casablanca Read More
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NNL: At last, organisers announce date, venue for 2025 Super 8

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 - by Admin I

After a successful regular season, the board of Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced that the Super 8 will hold in Asaba, the Delta state capital from July 5 – …

NNL: At last, organisers announce date, venue for 2025 Super 8 Read More
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2024 WAFCON: Super Falcons ‘ll conquer Africa in Morocco — Ajibade

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 - by Admin I

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says the team will push hard to win the title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans endured a disappointing outing …

2024 WAFCON: Super Falcons ‘ll conquer Africa in Morocco — Ajibade Read More
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Unity Cup: Super Eagles’ camp opens tomorrow in London 

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 - by Admin III

The players from the domestic league called up for an invitational tournament in London as well as the Super Eagles backroom staff will depart from Lagos Sunday, officials said. The …

Unity Cup: Super Eagles’ camp opens tomorrow in London  Read More
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U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to round-off training in Abuja

April 6, 2025April 6, 2025 - by Admin III

The Flying Eagles will round up their preparations for the U20 AFCON in Abuja before they fly out to Egypt. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau made this known to reporters when …

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to round-off training in Abuja Read More
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Federation Cup: Enugu Rangers’ Obaje ruled out of Heartland clash

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Admin III

Rangers forward, Godwin Obaje will miss Wednesday’s President Federation Cup clash with oriental rival, Heartland due to injury. The Round of 32 encounter will hold at the Awka City Stadium. …

Federation Cup: Enugu Rangers’ Obaje ruled out of Heartland clash Read More
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Cameroon’s Lions on cusp of history as AFCON 2023 last 16 clash looms

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 - by Admin III

History, pedigree, current form and turf familiarity are factors weighing heavily in favour of the Super Eagles as they confront the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Cameroon’s Lions on cusp of history as AFCON 2023 last 16 clash looms Read More
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles fly over Guinea-Bissau, qualify for round of 16

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 - by Lekan Olaseinde

Super Eagles put their ambition of lifting fourth African Cup of Nations trophy on course beating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the last match of Group A at the ongoing AFCON in …

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles fly over Guinea-Bissau, qualify for round of 16 Read More
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Nigerian News

Gov Buni declares open 38th national Qur’anic recitation competition

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf

Yusuf A. Yusuf Yobe state governor Mai Mala Buni on Friday declared open the 38th edition of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition taking place in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. …

Gov Buni declares open 38th national Qur’anic recitation competition Read More
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120 golfers to participate in TOPFX golf tournament

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 - by Lekan Olaseinde

About 120 golfers have indicated interest to participate in the 2023 TOPFX Golf Tournament  holding at the IBB Golf Club and Country on Saturday in Abuja. The tournament which is in collaboration …

120 golfers to participate in TOPFX golf tournament Read More
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Ebube, Sule win Kaduna ACAN/MA Athletics Meet 

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

ThankGod Ebube ran 10:15secs and 6:53secs to win the 100m and races respectively, as Comfort Sule ran 11:8secs and 7:34secs to win the women short sprints at the Kaduna ACAN/MA …

Ebube, Sule win Kaduna ACAN/MA Athletics Meet  Read More
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2024 WAFCON qualifier: Super Falcons ready to devour Cape Verde – Payne

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 - by Admin III

Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has warned his teammates that they can’t afford to take Cape Verde for granted. The Falcons will entertain Cape Verde in the first leg of …

2024 WAFCON qualifier: Super Falcons ready to devour Cape Verde – Payne Read More
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Nigerian News

Winners emerge in Kwara Qur’an competition

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Winners have emerged in the finals of the 2023 Quranic recitation competition in Kwara state. The grand finale of the competition was held in Ilorin township stadium. In the male …

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Niger FA hails Bago’s interest in football, conducts 2023 governor’s cup draws

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 - by Abubakar Hassan

Niger State Football Association (NSFA) has applauded the state Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, for his partnering interest in the development of the game of football. The first vice chairman …

Niger FA hails Bago’s interest in football, conducts 2023 governor’s cup draws Read More
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Nigerian News

AbdulRazaq splashes N6m on winners of presidential school debate 

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

  The Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, weekend rewarded  each of the state’s six public school students who won the presidential debate competition in Abuja with N1m cash gift each. …

AbdulRazaq splashes N6m on winners of presidential school debate  Read More
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Iheanacho nominated for Leicester’s October goal of the month award

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 - by Admin III

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been nominated for Leicester’s Goal of the Month for October. Leicester unveiled the eight nominees for the award on their X handle on Monday. …

Iheanacho nominated for Leicester’s October goal of the month award Read More
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World Polio Day: Why polio is no longer a threat in Nigeria – Hassan

October 22, 2023October 29, 2023 - by Tope Sunday

Mr Joshua Hassan is the  chairman Nigeria National Polio Plus Committee (NNPPC). He spoke with some select journalists ahead of this year’s World Polio Day. TOPE SUNDAY was there.  Seems …

World Polio Day: Why polio is no longer a threat in Nigeria – Hassan Read More
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King wants combined men’s & women’s Tennis World Cup

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 - by Admin III

Billie Jean King says she would happily see the women’s cup competition bearing her name combined with the men’s Davis Cup into one World Cup of tennis. Both team events …

King wants combined men’s & women’s Tennis World Cup Read More
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Nigerian News

UNICAL emerges semi finalist in law competition

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 - by Chizoba Okonkwo

Three students of University of Calabar (UNICAL) have emerged semi finalists of the 2023 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition (MLMC), in Azerbaijan. The law students achieved the feat after …

UNICAL emerges semi finalist in law competition Read More
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2023 AFCON: CAF set to stage final draw in Abidjan

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 - by Admin III

The final draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be staged in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The draw ceremony will be broadcast live …

2023 AFCON: CAF set to stage final draw in Abidjan Read More

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